Another riotous assembly
Another riotous assembly
Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 03/08/25–
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
3 August 2025
Confusingly, the last Assembly league of this season, the August one, was held on 31 July at Victoria Park, the long one (3.5miles). The confusion carried on from there, with almost every runner, according to the published results, scoring an impressive PB. Would that it had been so. Some sort of spreadsheet shift data transfer thingy knocked the results out of kilter, but hey! It made everyone happy, as does this wonderful summer 5k series, free to enter, a devil of a thing to organise, and a joy to run. Keep on keeping on, Assembly League.
As the results stand (while the last meet is sorted out, results wise), we have a very good showing at this year’s Assembly League, with Kent AC in pole position in almost every age category. Congratulations to Rob Laing, Matt Speed, Ellie Freeden. Claire Oxlade, Lin Skinner, Victoria Cartwright and Nicola Cartlidge for reaching the top of their respective age categories across the first four races. Even if some of theses are haunted by doppelgängers, according to the chaotic results list….
In other news, there was what must be one of the most scenic marathons in the world this weekend, and our Nicola Cartlidge took part. Today (Sunday) three Kent AC 10k runners went east for the Run Through race at the London Stadium.
Also, after track this Tuesday, there’s this:
Post-track Summer Social
Which will include informal trophy presentations for club champions, with refreshments and nibbles to celebrate.
We have another request from the club’s hardworking Welfare Team: they have a vacant position for welfare officer to join the team. This is a crucial role at the club, which is essential for the well being of its members, Please consider taking on a voluntary role in this capacity.
Our picture postcard run of the week was the Jersey Round the Rock Marathon, as you can see. Nicola Cartlidge ran it with her sister, and describes the experience as ‘5:32 of beautiful trails, stunning coastal paths, turquoise sea, and such a pleasure to run with my sister (we’re still talking!).’
Cooler conditions on Sunday were welcomed by those running the Run Through 10K at the London Stadium: Sarah, Narciso and Sam Wilcock went east for that, with Sam dipping under 40mins (39.50) for the first time in five years.
Our fourth open event of the year is on Thursday 11 September – there will be 200m, junior 800m and 5000m races. If you’d like to race, please sign up below, but if you can’t race, please consider volunteering – events only happen with your help!Our 4th open meet of the summer will be on Thursday 11th September. The events will be:
200m (11+)
800m (Juniors only, U11 to U17)
5000m (U17+)
There will be prizes in the form of SOAR vouchers for the first 3 finishers in the 5000m, for men and women. All races will be seeded, there will be photo finish and results will be on Power of 10.
If you would like to enter, you can do so here.
If you’re available on the day, we will need volunteers to help out – please contact Richard Giles.
In the Kent AC Lottery this week’s bonus ball was 56 last night, which means Alf Regan wins the rollover of £500.
There are still 7 numbers available – if anyone wants one, to help raise funds for the club and potentially win £250, it’s £6/month to choose your numbers for the lottery, email
August
5 – Track social
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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