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Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 29/06/25–
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
29 June 2025
Ben Hope was 4th overall in 2:02, and Victoria Cartwright was 4th woman and 2nd VW35 in 2:35. Other finishers in very tough conditions were Ian Ellwood (2:19), Alex Robbins (2:34), Lee Buchanan (2:50), Nicola Cartlidge (2:54), Ivona Gongolova (3:04) and Suzanne Spalding (4:01) Well done to all for completing it!
Alex, Suz, Ivona, Vic and Nicola
Alex Morales wasn’t satisfied with running the Cape Wrath Ultra a few weeks ago, so this weekend he ran Endure 24, a 24 hour relay race in Leeds. He and his (non-Kent) partner won the male pairs category with 30 5 mile laps in 24 hours!
Last weekend Kent sent a team up to Woodford Green to compete in the latest round of the Southern Athletics League – they battled hard to 4th place – report below. The next event is local, in Sutcliffe Park on Sunday 13 July, so we’re hoping for a lot of participation and an even better result!
Midweek a few of our faster runners took on a Battersea Park 5k, with Cam Dockerill dipping under 15 minutes (14:57) and Amy Clements running 16:40. Tom Webb (18:00) and Paul McCrone (19:46) ran the Vets AC 5000m at Tooting.
Some junior results – John Flack ran sub 50s for the 400m for the second time this season at the U20 South of England Championships, and Tess Hepple and Phoebe Folarin have been selected for the English Schools National championship in Birmingham in a couple of weeks, Tess running the 80mH in 11.55s and Phoebe jumping 1.65m in the HJ. Well done to Miguel and Alex for their coaching and support of our talented young athletes, and good luck to the girls.
Don’t forget the Assembly League this Thursday, also in Sutcliffe Park. Richard Elliott has sent out the usual advisory by email and Whatsapp. Just turn up, take a number, register it, then run!
Also, this Tuesday after the track session is our monthly track social, do come and meet some of your fellow members!
It’s going to be hot though, so please be cautious and take heat advisory warnings seriously!
Last weekend the Kent contingent went up to Woodford for the second SAL of the year. Thanks to a strong women’s side and some great debut performances we came in 4th in a very close contest.
Lucy and Clare Elms came 1st and 2nd in the women’s 1500m in 5:01 and 5:02 respectively (winning A and B string), with Lin Skinner also running a strong race in 5:16. It was a great day for mother/daughter power duos, with the Elmses taking part in the 4×400 mixed relays, while Anne and Ellie Hepple took on 7 events, Ellie storming to a decisive win in the 100m hurdles and earning a PB in the triple jump (10.39). Our jumpers were really strong — Phoebe Folarin won the High Jump for the second straight SAL (1.51), and both Anouk Bonnington (4.41) and Emily Murray (4.38) scored PB’s in the Long Jump.
Clare and Lucy Elms
There was a hard-earned PB for Sham Notice in the 100m (13.69), a confident 800m from Katie Goode (2.30) and a fantastic performance from Alice Hales in her debut 1500m steeplechase (6.12). Louis Holley continued his impressive season with a strong 400m (52.67) and relay.
Jim Allchin & Sam Dames
Huge thanks to James Bowler for stepping in on so many events, to Matteo Watson and George Searle for taking on a challenging 800m field, George gamely doubling up with the 1500m, joined by fellow U17 Lucas Stickland, and to Sam Dames and all those who went outside their comfort zone to compete and bring in points for the team. We need every point!
The next SAL is on Sunday 13 July in Eltham. We need a really strong showing in order to not risk a relegation battle. Let’s bring a strong team to this local fixture! Sign up here: SAL 2025
Join the SAL whatsapp chat for info on logistics and training sessions / refreshers in more niche events so you can expand your athletics repertoire!
THE RON HALE OPEN
We will be hosting our next event at the Alex Yee Ladywell Arena on Saturday 26th July – the Ron Hale Open, which will have multiple track and field events.
These include the Sprint Hurdles, 100m, 300m, 400m and 1500m, and the Long Jump and Triple Jump.
Entries are open to everybody, both KAC members and members of other clubs (provided they have EA membership) – sign up here.
July
1 – Track social
3 – Assembly League – Sutcliffe Park
5 – KYAL – Medway Park
9 – Kent AC Wednesday social run
13 – SAL – Eltham
26 – Ron Hale Open
August
5 – Track social
7 – Assembly League – Victoria Park
16 – KYAL – Dartford
30 – SAL – Basildon
September
2 – Track Social
4 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
7 – Big Half – London
11 – Late Summer Meet
20 – SEAA 6/4/3 Stage Road Relays @TBC
October
4 – ERRA 6/4 Stage Relays at Sutton Park
11 – Surrey League xc – Hurst Green
November
15 – Surrey League xc – Beckenham Place Park
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Buy your track pass here.
The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:30 – 20:45
Thursday 18:00 – 20:30
Sunday 09:00 – 11:30
Please note that individuals are permitted to do their own sessions during club opening times, but coached group sessions continue to take priority.
Track Pass – Juniors
Please purchase your £6.50 junior monthly track pass in advance here. When purchasing the track pass can parents/guardians please enter the athlete’s name when completing the transaction.
Please see a helpful FAQs guide here
The Alex Yee Arena has opening hours dedicated to the public. While during these times the Kent AC track pass is not valid, members can pay for an individual session.
Session times are:
Monday: 07:00 -15:00
Tuesday – Thursday: 1300 -1700
Friday: 07:00 – 15:00
Saturday – Sunday: 09:00-15:00
Price:
Adult resident: £2.70
Adult non resident: £3.00
Junior (U16): £1.30
The Kent AC track pass continues to be required for training on Tues/Thurs evenings and Sunday mornings.
Track staff have encouraged people to double check the opening hours before their training session, as they may occasionally be closed for school sport days and football friendlies. Hours can be checked here. This will likely suit members who can’t make training sessions but would like to train in the morning/lunchtime/evening.
Pay as you go fees can either be paid via cash to the desk or using the Better app (note: staff are working to add the sessions to the app).
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