13-14th September 2025
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 t-shirt 2024
The deadline for orders and payments for the 2024 RNR teeshirt is 24 July. All team captains now have an order form and sizing guide, but anyone - runners, crews, supporters - can also order individually. Full details and images on the RNR Facebook page.
Sandringham recce run dates 2024
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 18 August (you must pass through between 08.00 and 11.00) and Sunday 1 September (same times). Thanks for your cooperation, and enjoy.
RNR 2024 entries
Entries will open on Friday 1st April and close on Thursday 18th April. The cost per team is £250, plus the £5.00 RNR membership fee. Clubs/teams will be notified of the outcome of their applications by 30th April. People get ready!
RNR 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!
RNR 2023 - results!
Thanks - and congratulations - to everyone involved in another hugely successful Round Norfolk Relay. The results for 2023 (including prize winners, team results and actual vs projected times) can be viewed via the following link:
www.rnr.totalracetiming.co.ukWho's in the running this year?
Each one of our 17 stages is a race within a race. If you want to check out the competition, click on the 'view race' tab on the following page at RNR/Total Race Timing: https://rnr.totalracetiming.co.uk/race
Sandringham recce run dates 2023
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 3 September (commence your Sandringham run between 08.00 and 11.00) and Sunday 10 September (same times). Thanks for your cooperation, and enjoy.
2023 Team Declarations update
Team coordinators will have now received an email from Total Race Timing detailing how to declare your teams via the online portal (https://rnr.totalracetiming.co.uk). This email includes login and registration details.
Initial Declarations must be completed by Friday 8 September 2023, and must include the estimated running times for all runners.
After this date start times will be fixed, although individual runner details can be amended as often as required up to 30 minutes before your race starting time.
Round Norfolk Relay 2023
The 2023 Round Norfolk Relay with take place on the weekend of 16/17 September. So far 59 teams have entered, which means that the race is now full, but we have have also opened a waiting list. For further details please click on 'Entries' tab on the green menu bar above.
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.
