5 miles

Popular event suitable for all, slightly undulating rural roads

Worstead

Starting and finishing in the village square in Worstead

25th July, 2025

Race start-time is 7.00pm, and prize giving after the race

Facilities

Ample parking available (free).  Aid and medical assistance available, water provided at halfway mark

Race info

North Norfolk Beach Runners are excited to host the 37th edition of the Worstead 5 mile race! The Worstead ‘5’ is a popular event suitable for all, and set on undulating local roads.  The race is the pre-cursor to the Worstead Festival taking place over the weekend, and will provide a fesitval vibe for spectators while the race takes place, and all those competing after the race with street food vendors and celebratory beers for those PB’s!

The Worstead '5' will be race number 8 in the Sportlink Grand Prix series, 2025.

Key details:

🎟️ Tickets - Total Race Timing

🏃 Results - Total Race Timing

📍 Location - Google Maps

🏁 Race start 7.00pm

Facilities:

🅿️ Parking

✅ Toilets (not available)

❌ Changing facilities (not available)

🏆 Prizes (Age Group Trophies)

🏥 First aid

North Norfolk Beach Runners like the course so much, we also use it for a Club Handicap 5 mile race! 

The race starts in the Village square taking you out on country lanes for a mile before turning towards Sloley where you complete a loop before heading back to the Village square for cheering crowds and the finish line. You can also expect good support from the local residents from the surrounding area on your way around the course. Please be aware that although the race follows quiet roads, they are not closed to traffic.

On the day

Parking

Free car parking is available in the festival carpark. Use Post Code NR28 9SD, and then follow the signs on the day. Please consider car sharing where possible.  Do not park in the village square, by the church, or in the Sports field.

Race number

Race numbers will be posted in advance.  You will be required to write your name, any medical conditions, emergency contact name and number on the back of your race bib.  Race numbers must be visible while racing. Please remember to bring safety pins to attach your race number. The race is chip timed. Timing chips will be incorporated into your race bib.

The Race

The course will be marshalled by friendly faces, and clearly signposted.  Water will be provided free of charge at the half way mark, please do not litter the course.

Prizes

Prize giving will be held outside on completion of the race. Runners are responsible for collecting their prizes or delegating a deputy. Enjoy the refreshments whilst you wait.

Medical support

First Aid/Medical cover will be present at the start/finish of the race. If you feel pain, experience dizziness or any other symptoms immediately stop running and seek help from a marshal.

• Minimum Age is 15 on the day of the race.
• Headphones are banned from the race. Anyone seen wearing them will be disqualified and removed from the results.
• Please do not litter the course.
• Numbers must be visible whilst racing – please provide your own safety pins to secure the race number to your clothing.
• Please follow Marshal’s directions at all times and keep to the left.
• Runners to write their name, any medical condition, emergency contact name and contact number on reverse of their race number.
   
  

• The race is held under UKA Rules of Competition.
• Appropriate footwear should be worn.
• If you are unable to run on the day, transfers are available (see TotalRaceTiming site)
• PLEASE DO NOT pass your race number to someone else. If this is identified, both the runner and ‘new runner’ will be disqualified, banned from future races and referred to the permit regulators.
• Unfortunately no pets, wheelchairs or prams.
• The organisers accept no responsibility for runners vehicles, contents, or baggage.