Sportlink’s Heidi Bacon produced a strong run to claim victory in the women’s race at the Mike Groves 10K, race two of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series. Bacon crossed the line in 42:58, finishing ahead of City of Norwich AC’s Tara Adams in 43:35, while Amy Wright of Norfolk Gazelles completed the podium in
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City of Norwich AC’s William Cork claimed victory at the Mike Groves 10K, race two in the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series, after producing a strong run to cross the line in 31:56. The race, hosted by Coltishall Jaguars and starting and finishing at Wroxham Barns, attracted a strong field as runners looked to build
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The Coltishall Jaguars’ Mike Groves 10K takes place this Sunday and forms race two of the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series. After a flying start to the series at the Reedham Ten, runners will now head to Wroxham Barns for what promises to be another fantastic morning of racing. Here is everything you need to
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As the Mike Groves 10K approaches, it feels only right to shine a light on one of the runners who embodies everything Coltishall Jaguars is about. Meet Sarah Circuit. A PE teacher at Wymondham College, mum of two, newly qualified running coach – and a runner who simply loves the sport for what it gives
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Every race has a story. Some are about fast courses or famous winners. The Mike Groves 10K is about something deeper – family, community and a legacy that continues to shape Norfolk running more than 25 years on. In 1998, Michael Groves – a popular and talented runner and cyclist – was tragically killed in
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Leanne Finch began the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series in perfect fashion, producing a breakthrough performance to take victory at the Reedham Ten and achieve a long-held personal goal in the process. The Bure Valley Harriers athlete stopped the clock on the hour mark, delivering a huge new personal best and securing the opening women’s
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Martyn Bath was forced to dig deep on a lonely run at the front as he opened the 2026 Sportlink Grand Prix Series with victory at the Reedham Ten, grinding out a hard-earned win in 53:09. The Norwich Road Runners athlete found himself out on his own early in the race but showed trademark discipline
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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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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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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