Heartbeats were pounding at the fourth annual Easter Sunday Fun Day in Fakenham, which organisers have declared was the best such event in its four-year history.

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Up to 3,000 people flooded into the town centre to watch or take part in a series of races on bicycles and foot.

A 5km race drew top club runners and those just trying to improve their fitness, while a 1km fun run involved more than 150 children.

Richard Crook, from organisers Active Fakenham, said it was the most successful Easter event they had ever held.

Mr Crook said: “The youngest participant was one and the oldest was 79.

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“It has all gone really well and we’ve had more entries than ever before.

“The event is about well-being, but it’s also about promoting Fakenham and showcasing its businesses, clubs and facilities, and giving people a chance to get out and enjoy themselves.”

Mr Crook said the fastest time recorded in the 5km race was about 16 minutes, and the slowest was 45 minutes.

He added: “We also did a little race for the under fives. Some of them were on pushbikes and trikes and some of them ran it with their parents, or ran it on their own.

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“Then we had some cycle racing, and that drew everyone from elite riders to local club riders - there has been something for all ages and abilities.”

There was also a bouncy castle, stalls, goodie bag giveaways for children and stands run by sports clubs including the local canoe club and rugby club.

The fun day was live-streamed via Facebook for the first time, and Mr Crook said his son had even been watching in Mexico.

He said he was thrilled with the overall turnout.

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Mr Crook said: “We’ve had thousands of people into the town, and 50-60 volunteers out there giving up their Easter Sunday to make it all a success.”

He said the fun day would return next year.

Mr Crook said: “It takes a long time to plan and it involves a lot of people but it’s worth it.”

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Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)

Fakenham & Wells Times: Action from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie HoneywoodAction from the Fakenham Easter Sunday Fun Day. PICTURE: Jamie Honeywood (Image: Jamie HoneywoodArchantNorwichNorfolk)