Count Every Second Until The Event.
Saturday 14th June 2025
The 1KM Fun Run will be chip timed again, making registration and results finding better for everyone. There will be RunFest entertainment with music, fun and games for all the family, as well as the usual food, drink and bouncy castles!
The overwhelming opinion is that the new 10k route is a welcome challenge so we are sticking with it. We like to have an offering that challenges those running the 10k, as well as keeping the more accessible 5k route and the kids 1k fun run.
1k fun run
- Chip Timing!
- Same new route as 2023
- No charge for chaperoning adults
- Medal for all paying runners
£3 including all fees!
No on the day entries – you must pre-register
5k trail run
- Medal for all runners
- Prizes for category winners
- Chip Timing
£16.50. Student discount available.
No on the day entries – you must pre-register
10k trail run
- Medal for all runners
- Prizes for category winners
- Chip Timing
£16.50. Student discount available.
No on the day entries – you must pre-register
Stay and enjoy the
Family Festival Fun
We will have plenty of fun and games for everyone so please do bring the family and friends and make a day of it. We will have the following on offer in the school grounds: - BBQ (from about 8.45am serving breakfast baps), Tea / Coffee / Soft Drinks, music, Bouncy Castles, Face painting, Ice Cream Van, and a Bar serving a selection of beverages.
Location
Rickling Green, Essex CB11. - 5 miles between Bishop's Stortford & Saffron Walden. Plenty of Parking
Race Time
Races will start with the fun run from 9.40am, with the 5k and 10k setting off from 10.10am onwards.
Race Numbers
Race numbers can be collected from HQ on the green. There will be no on the day entry.
Event Reviews
We have an average of 4.6 out of 5 from our reviews on FindaRace!
'Very well organised event. Local community comes together to make it happen from farmers to the village school to all the volunteers. Good atmosphere. Course is very scenic with Small but punishing rolling hills. Only reason not a 5 is because the route is largely out and back rather than a circuit which I’d prefer. Definitely worth supporting though.' Anthony 2022
``The race was well organised and flowed smoothly. It was a challenging course due to the undulating route (added to that it was also a hot day). I will be back next year!`` Harry - June 2019
``I've done this run a couple of times now - not the largest, (which is a plus for me), but one of the friendliest! Its probably not for you if you are looking to beat your PB, but is for you if looking for a lovely run across varied terrain.`` Mark - June 2019
Please help to Support
Local primary schools and clubs
This event helps to support the local federation of Rickling Primary and Farnham Primary C of E schools, but also many of our local primary schools and clubs - A discounted on the day entry fee is available for all primary children who raise money from sponsorship for their child’s own school/club.
For all levels of fitness as well as the more experienced
The Routes
All the routes are set in the scenic countryside
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1k fun run
Three laps of the village green, providing an ideal opportunity for parents to cheer on their children! Safe and fun for everyone to get involved. 100% great fun day.
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5k trail run
Starting on the Village Green, the run is largely off road and multi terrain making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways. The event will appeal to runners of all levels of fitness.
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10k trail run
Starting on the Village Green, the run is largely off road and multi terrain making use of woodland paths, local footpaths and bridleways. The event will appeal to runners of all levels of fitness.
a big hug to all our sponsors that make our event happen
Thank you
On the big day
RACE DAY TIMING
8.15am - Registration opens
9.30am - 1k race warm up
9.40am - 1k race (mass start)
10.00am - 10k & 5k safety briefing / warm up
10.05am - 10k run starts
10.20am - 5k run starts
12pm - Prize giving
(these timings are subject to slight change and flexibility)
In addition to the main event of the Fun Runs, there will be all sorts of things going on as part of the 'Fest'. We will update the details when we know more, but we expect to have the following:
Breakfast Butties
BBQ
Ice Creams
Bouncy castles!
Beer, Wine & Soft Drinks
Coffee & Tea
Whats it all for
Rickling Primary School
The Quendon and Rickling RunFest was established in 2015 by the Friends of Rickling School (PTA) to create a fun event for children and adults whilst raising much needed funds for the Rickling C of E Primary School.
100% of the proceeds from the event will be used to support school projects which will improve facilities and the learning environment for pupils. Your support is greatly appreciated and we hope you enjoy the race!
