Bespak GEAR 10K, Corporate Challenge/Mini GEAR | Mini GEAR
Norfolk's most sought-after spring run; a flat, scenic course through historic King's Lynn, with individual, team and family options for every kind of runner.
Sign up for £5-£10
Enter now- Sun 2 May 2027
11:45
Age 6 & over
£5-£10
- 1.9 km road running
Event overview
Set in the picturesque historic market town of King's Lynn, the Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10K is one of the region's most beloved spring events — welcoming everyone from first-timers to seasoned racers in a buzzing, inclusive atmosphere. The fast and flat course winds through the heart of King's Lynn, passing iconic landmarks and drawing thousands of runners each year.
The Bespak GEAR 10K Corporate Challenge has become a key date in the East Anglian running calendar — a race within a race where teams from businesses, clubs and community groups battle collectively for the fastest combined time. Whether you're chasing a personal best or simply want to bond with colleagues over a shared finish line, this event has something for everyone.
Highlights
Flat, fast and PB-friendly
The course is fast and flat, making it ideal for those chasing a personal best or completing their first 10K.
Stunning route highlights
Runners pass famous landmarks including the Custom House, Red Mount Chapel, Greyfriars Tower and the scenic River Ouse pathway and The Walks.
Town-centre atmosphere
The route starts and finishes in the town centre, ensuring fantastic crowd support throughout.
Inclusive for all abilities
All abilities are encouraged to take part, making this event enormously popular, and one that regularly sells out.
Corporate Challenge teamwork
Teams compete collectively, with the challenge being to cross the line in the quickest combined time — open to businesses, sports teams, clubs, families and friends.
Great corporate package
All Corporate Challenge entrants receive a finisher T-shirt included in the entry fee, plus a digital team photo sent post-event — perfect for social media and celebrating your team's achievement.
A full family day out
Pair the 10K with the Mini GEAR junior run for a complete event experience in one of Norfolk's most charming towns.
This event is part of Bespak GEAR 10K, Corporate Challenge/Mini GEAR.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Teams
Included
Race office
Located in Tuesday Market Place.
Baggage store
You will be able to drop your baggage at the Baggage Store in Tuesday Market Place from 7.30am.
Drink stations
Bottled water is available on course and at the finish. Please see the route map for locations. Competitors are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Support & entertainment
Bottled water has been kindly provided by at 5K and at the finish. Participants are advised to ensure that they consider the effects of dehydration and drink plenty of fluids to compensate.
Charity village
The Bespak GEAR 10K partners with several local and national charities. Our partner charities will have a presence within the event village to meet and greet their runners and raise awareness of the important work of those good causes.
First aid
Should you find you require medical assistance, personnel will be on hand to help at regular intervals on the course with fixed first aid stations located near to the water stations. In addition there will be a first aid unit and recovery area located near to the finish
Food and drink
There are a number of bars and cafés in the area that will be sure to welcome spectators and participants, and are often bursting with atmosphere after the event.
Route
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Traffic free
- Way markers
- Bar
- Cafe
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Tuesday Market Place
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30
UK
Parking
There are numerous car parks within walking distance of the race location.
By bus
First Excel service X1 connects King's Lynn with Peterborough and Norwich.
By rail
King's Lynn is well connected by train.
What's included
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
My first EVER run, I’m so glad I did it! I will be training for next year for sure to beat my time. Thank you to all the organisers, volunteers and crowd to keep us all going! You are hero’s! Wim S
I have nothing bad to say about this race. Fab organising, beautiful course, flat and really enjoyable with all the support and music on the way round. Wendy B
This is a great event - this year was my third time running. It is always so well supported by the community. I’ll be back to lovely King’s Lynn next year. Malcolm C
This was a fabulous fun run....Marshall’s were great and very encouraging. It was superbly organised friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this race to anyone. Fantastic atmosphere thanks again to everyone involved in organising the event. Clodagh D
My first GEAR 10k. Loved it. Fantastic atmosphere, well supported. Well done to all. Samantha T
Reviews thanks to RaceCheck
Sustainability
- Optional t-shirt
- Public transport links
- Age 6 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Race pack by post
Entry fees
Entry fee
£5.00
Entry fee
£10.00
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