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Reedham Ten: Everything you need to know ahead of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix opener

The 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series gets underway this Sunday at the iconic Reedham Ten, a traditional winter test and one of Norfolk’s most popular road races. Whether you’re chasing points, a PB, or simply soaking up the start-line buzz, here’s everything you need to know before race day. Race details Date: Sunday 18 January 2026 Start

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Reedham Ten: 10 runners to watch ahead of GP opener

News / Mark Armstrong

With the Reedham Ten once again opening the Sportlink Grand Prix Series, attention quickly turns to who might shape the early narrative of the 2026 campaign. The 10-mile distance has a habit of revealing form early in the season. Long enough to reward endurance and strength, but still fast enough to punish anyone who goes

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Neil Oxbury to front Sportlink TV coverage in 2026

News / Mark Armstrong

Sportlink TV will have a new face leading its coverage of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, with Neil Oxbury taking over as lead presenter from Richard Hancock. A familiar voice to many in Norfolk sport, Oxbury brings decades of broadcasting experience, a genuine love of grassroots running and a growing reputation as one of

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Sportlink Grand Prix Series returns to classic format

News / Mark Armstrong

The Sportlink Grand Prix Series will return in 2026 with a refreshed structure designed around what runners say they want most: flexibility, inclusivity, and a meaningful test across the racing calendar. For the new season, the Grand Prix will encompass 12 races with a runner’s best 8 results counting towards their final score. Crucially, there

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‘I’ve got nothing to lose’: Danny Adams eyes another PB after standout East Coast 10K win

News / Mark Armstrong

When Danny Adams crossed the line in 30:56 to win the East Coast 10K, it wasn’t just his biggest PB yet – it was, in his words, the performance that confirmed he is ready for the next leap. The 21-year-old City of Norwich AC athlete dominated from the gun in Great Yarmouth’s final race of

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East Coast 10K: Adams and Grubb take honours in final race of 10K Series

News / Mark Armstrong

The curtain came down on the 2025 Sportlink 10K Series in style on Sunday as a record-breaking field of more than 1,000 runners took to the Great Yarmouth seafront for the East Coast 10K. Hosted by Great Yarmouth Road Runners, the event delivered fast times and superb racing on its completely flat, traffic-free course –

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East Coast 10K: Everything you need to know

News / Mark Armstrong

The final race in the Sportlink 10K Series, the East Coast 10K, returns to Great Yarmouth this Sunday, November 2, with a record-breaking field set to take to the start line. Organised by Great Yarmouth Road Runners, this popular race offers a flat, traffic-free course and a fantastic atmosphere on the seafront – but with

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Sportlink Night of Celebrations: Get your ticket

News / Mark Armstrong

After months of miles, start lines, sprint finishes and Sunday long runs, the Norfolk running community is coming together to mark the end of the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix season. The Sportlink Night of Celebrations is an evening designed not only to present awards, but to recognise the effort, camaraderie and collective spirit that make

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Bure Valley 10: Bath and Beckett cap off fine seasons

News / Mark Armstrong

The 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series came to a fitting finale at the Bure Valley 10 Mile, with Martyn Bath (Norwich Road Runners) and Mabel Beckett (City of Norwich AC) taking the honours. Bath capped an excellent season by winning in a new personal best of 53:32 in the Bure Valley Harriers event, adding another

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Bure Valley 10 Miles: Everything you need to know

News / Mark Armstrong

The Bure Valley 10 Miles takes place this Sunday and marks the final race in the 2025 Sportlink Grand Prix Series. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the big day. Race HQ Start time Need a new performance shoe? Check out our race day options – huge savings to be made – here.

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