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Please see this week’s update for Kent AC members – 25/08/25–
KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
24 August 2025
Welcome to another addition of the Newsletter. Below we have some information on committee posts, The Ladywell Late Summer Meet, an updated calendar for the months ahead. Please note that there are some clashes with dates.
First of all, we kick off with 3000m and 5000m PBs in South London.
Track season is in full swing as competitors raced the 3000m at Tooting BMC and the Peckham Pacers 5000 this week.
Cameron Dockerill clocked himself an well-earned 8:34 in the 3000m on Wednesday night. This was his first run in the event since 2022 and saw him achieve a 23 second PB.
Owen Hind also raced in the night’s A heat: clocking an impressive 8:35. Well done both.
Two days later many of our racers were racing a few miles north east Southwark. See the race report of the Peckham Pacers 5000 written up by Jake Simmonds below.
22nd of August saw 16 Kent AC athletes represent the mighty blue vest over at Southwark Park for the second edition of the Peckham Pacers 5000 event.
Race 1 kicked off at 18:25 with Jo Wint running a 5000m PB on the track. Jo has ran quicker on the road, but this was her first 5000m race on the track. Well done, Jo!
Race 2 featured just one Kent AC athlete again – Andy Wright – also running his first 5000m on the track.
Race 4 of the evening saw Amelia and John battle hard in their respective races. Amelia clocked a season’s best, her fourth time under 18 minutes, while John Gilchrist recorded a 14-second improvement to his track PB. Well done, both!
Race 5 had a strong B group presence, with five blue vests on the start line. Calum showed intent early, putting himself in the front group. Matteo followed, closely tracked by Amy Clements, with both working well together until Matteo pulled away slightly in the final 2000m. Alex Clarkson stayed committed with his group to finish with a 7-second PB and his second time under 17 minutes. Joshua and Kieran showed great Kent AC spirit, battling hard in the second half of the race.
Race 6 could’ve been mistaken for a club champs, with nine Kent AC athletes occupying the start line. Owen Hind and Harry Tivnan were on pace duties. A few tactical discussions took place during the warm-up on race order to maximise fast times. Owen led consistent laps, followed by Joe, Jake, Ben, and Nick in that order. At 3000m, Joe made his move, pushing up to the next group ahead. Andrew and Jim worked well with their packs, while Mikhail also ran strongly. Joe finished with a new track PB of 14:40, placing 2nd in the race. Jake improving by 8 seconds, and Nick clocking a new track PB of 14:46. The talk of the race: Ben Clarke finally dipped under 15 minutes for the very first time – 14:57. It’s taken a few attempts, but he’s done it! New recruit Andrew Barrington smashed a 28-second track PB. Jim Allchin, the current senior men’s Assembly League leader, returned to form with his fastest 5000m of the year. Mikhail Krivomazov also ran a massive track PB, believed to be 15:49.
Great work everyone!
Joe English – 14:40
Jake Simmonds – 14:45
Nick Acfield – 14:46
Ben Clarke – 14:57
Andrew Barrington – 15:08
Jim Allchin – 15:22
Mikhail Krivomazov – 15:49
Calum Fraser – 15:52
Matteo Gala – 16:22
Alex Clarkson – 16:51
Amy Clements – 16:59
Joshua Lennard-Jones – 17:32
Kieran Fitzpatrick – 18:01
John Gilchrist – 17:48
Amelia Pettitt – 17:58
Andy Wright – 19:53
Jo Wint – 23:19
At the AGM all committe posts are open to election. If you’re interested in a role then please contact the President or Secretary to find out more information. Email addresses can be found here here or email for further information.
In particular, we have vacancies for the Club Secretary and Coaching Secretary. If you have the interest and time available for either of these roles, please do conact us for a job description and to discuss it with the current incumbents.
Our fourth open meet of the summer will be on Thursday 11th September.
The events taking place are:
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’re available on the day, we will need volunteers to help out – please contact Rich Giles.
With many of the club taking part in the Big Half on 7 September, post-race refreshments will be top of mind! We’ll have a spot at SALT Deptford for drinks and pizza from 12:00. All welcome, whether runners, spectators or if you just fancy a natter and some drinks! Thanks to Ellie for arranging!
August
30 – SAL – Sutcliffe Park
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 – Aldershot
October
4 – ERRA 6/4 Stage Relays at Sutton Park
11 – Surrey League CC – Hurst Green
November
15 – Surrey League CC – Beckenham Place Park
22 – South of Thames 5 Mile xc
22 – Kent County Vets CC – TBC
22 – Kent County Vets CC – Central Park, Dartford
29 – SEAA Masters CC – Horseden Hill, Greenford
December
20 – South of Thames Senior Champs 7.5 mile xc (including Club CC Champs) – Wimledon Common
January
10 – Kent County CC – Brands Hatch
10 – Surrey League CC – Mitcham Common
24 – Southern CC – Beckenham Place Park
February
7 – Surrey League CC – Wimbledon Common
21 – National CC – Sedgefield, County Durham
March
29 – Southern 12 Stage Road Relay – Milton Keynes
April
29 – National 12 Stage Road Relay – Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
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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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