13-14th September 2025
RNR t-shirt 2025
The 2025 RNR t-shirt is now in stock and shipping. We've ordered plenty of spares this year so you can still order individually or as a team/club, regardless of whether you're a runner, crew member, marshal, volunteer - or just want a cool looking short-sleeved tech shirt! Full details and images are on the RNR Facebook page, so if you'd like an order form and sizing guide simply drop an email to admin@roundnorfolkrelay.com
Sandringham recce run dates 2025
Anyone running Stage 1 (which incorporates part of the Sandringham Estate) who wishes to undertake a recce run may do so on the following dates and times: Sunday 24 August (you must pass through between 08.00 and 11.00) and Sunday 7 September (same times). Thanks for your cooperation, and enjoy.
RNR 2025 entries
Entries will open on Tuesday 1st April and close on Friday 18th April. The cost per team is £275, plus the £5.00 RNR membership fee. Clubs/teams will be notified of the outcome of their applications by 30th April. Please note the new terms and conditions. We look forward to seeing you all in September!
RNR 2024 - results!
Thanks - and congratulations - to everyone involved in another hugely successful Round Norfolk Relay. The confirmed results for 2024 (including prize winners, team results and actual vs projected times) can be viewed via the following link:
www.rnr.totalracetiming.co.ukRNR is now on Instagram
Over the years the Round Norfolk Relay has generated many outstanding images of runners, crews and supporters which capture the unique spirit of the event, as well as the beautiful landscape the race passes through. We've finally got round to posting some of the best of these on Instagram (theroundnorfolkrelay) so do check it out, and follow us for updates, and by all means submit any amends and additions to the captions. Props to all the photographers!
If you have any queries please contact RNR admin at admin@roundnorfolkrelay.com,
The course of the Round Norfolk Relay mirrors the county boundary over a distance of 198 miles, divided into 17 unequal stages. Norfolk's enormous skies, vast sandy beaches, open spaces and picturesque towns and villages, with their attractive cottages and medieval churches, all contribute to making the race a unique running experience. But it is likely to be the spectacular skies at sunset and sunrise which will provide the most vivid memories.
The race starts at Lynnsport in Kings Lynn and then, from Hunstanton, follows the stunning coastline through 5 multi terrain stages taking the Norfolk Coastal path as far as Cromer. The 40 miles (4 stages) from Cromer through to Horsey Mill and on to Belton are on the road. By the time the teams reach Belton it is dark.
From Belton, the course turns south-west following main roads for 62 miles (4 stages), all run in darkness. It is during these mostly flat stages through Breckland that the time stagger unwinds and the race is invariably won or lost. From Feltwell (Stage 14) the four remaining stages covering the last 33 miles are run across the flat Fens through the early morning mist. Finally, following the Great Ouse River into historic King's Lynn runners pass by the old Custom house, through the famous Tuesday Market Place and then on to the Finish at Lynnsport.
Unique in character and concept, the race presents not only a tough physical challenge, but also a test of the organisational prowess of a club. Run over 24 hours, without a break (and carrying a baton), the event is much more than just a normal relay for it requires special preparation, planning and support. It is not an event for a club without a spirit of adventure. But the sense of satisfaction and achievement after completing the race is simply 'Second to None'.
A staggered start, based on anticipated finishing times, ensures that teams of similar ability start together, with faster teams chasing. If the stagger works, all teams should finish the race by 9:15am to 10:00am on the Sunday. With the first teams starting at 5:30 am on Saturday this allows for teams running an average of 8mins 40secs per mile throughout the course.
