Fighter 5K: Everything you need to know

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Billy Eccles wins the 2025 Fighter 5K
Billy Eccles takes the win at last year’s Fighter 5K. Picture: Total Race Timing

The Fighter 5K takes centre stage this weekend as Race 7 in the Sportlink Grand Prix Series.

Hosted by West Norfolk AC at Great Massingham Airfield, the event combines fast racing, community fundraising and a unique race-day atmosphere.

Here’s everything you need to know ahead of race day.

1. A race supporting local causes

Your entry into the Fighter 5K has already helped raise £750 for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

The EAAA support crew will also be in attendance on race day.

The event is additionally supporting the King’s Lynn Purfleet Pantry social supermarket initiative.

If runners do not want their finishing refreshments, organisers ask that they place them in the donation basket at the finish area. Additional donations are also welcome.

2. Sportlink TV and 361 giveaways

Sportlink TV will be out filming throughout race day.

And there are prizes up for grabs.

361° are supporting the event with:

  • Spot prizes at the presentation
  • A pair of 361 running shoes to be won in the Sportlink TV highlights package

To enter the highlights competition, make sure you subscribe to Sportlink TV and keep an eye out for the video dropping after the race.

3. Race HQ and directions

📍 Great Massingham Airfield
Weasenham Road, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, PE32 2EY

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Please note the postcode covers a large area, so organisers advise planning your journey carefully.

4. Important race-day timings

  • Registration opens: 08:30
  • Race start: 10:00
  • Car park closes: 09:45 sharp
  • Awards presentation: 11:15

Please do not arrive before 08:00.

There are no entries available on the day.

5. The course

The Fighter 5K features:

  • A single-lap course around the perimeter track and runways of the airfield
  • A fast concrete surface with strong PB potential
  • Chip timing with instant results

Runners are warned that some sections can be uneven with loose stones.

Please follow marshal instructions and avoid cutting corners.

6. Headphones and race rules

Headphones of any kind – including bone conduction – are not permitted unless runners have a medical exemption.

Failure to comply could result in:

  • Disqualification
  • Removal from results
  • Loss of prizes

No drones are permitted without prior permission due to the private airfield location.

7. Prizes and finishers’ goodies

Cash prizes are available for the top three men and women:

  • 1st: £40
  • 2nd: £20
  • 3rd: £10

Age category winners receive free entry for next year’s race.

Katie Vargeson wins the women's race at Fighter 5K
Katie Vargeson takes the win at last year’s Fighter 5K. Picture: Total Race Timing

There is also:

  • A £50 course record bonus
  • A unique Fighter 5K military-style sew-on patch for all finishers
  • Post-race refreshments at the finish line

8. On-site facilities

Runners will have access to:

  • Free post-race massage tent
  • Toilets and urinals
  • Refreshments and first aid

Please note there are no changing facilities or bag drop areas.

The car park is located close to the start area.

9. Food and refreshments

Refreshments will be available from Great Massingham Football Club, helping raise important funds for new club equipment.

Food will be supplied by King’s Butchers, with vegetarian options available.

10. Photography and spectators

Official photographers will be on-site throughout the event.

Spectators must remain within the start and finish areas and are not permitted out on the course.

11. Good luck to everyone racing

With a fast course, strong competition and a unique setting, the Fighter 5K promises to be another memorable event in the Sportlink Grand Prix Series.

Good luck to everyone taking part.