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KENT AC NEWS BULLETIN
15 MARCH 2026

It’s been a quiet weekend for Kent AC, in the gap between cross country and marathon seasons, with relays around the corner. There were lots of long runs done in sharp spring weather, but a few had 

The highlight was the Podium 5k event in Leicester yesterday. We only had two athletes up there, fewer than last year, but they acquitted themselves very well.

Owen Hind, two weeks after breaking 14 minutes for the first time in 7 years, did it again with a PB of 13:55. Ross Braden ran 14:25, just outside his PB. Performances that bode well for our relay team.

Nick Acfield ran the Bath Half in 70:15, in which Phil Sesemann, ex KAC and friend of the club came 2nd ahead of his London challenge.

Further afield, Joe English ran in the World University XC championships in Cassino in Italy, and came 33rd in the men’s race. Having run 14:11 in the FNUL race two weeks ago, Joe is another KAC athlete in great form.

We had a few juniors running indoors this weekend – Jeffrey Senoo ran 7.56 in the U20 60m at the Surrey Indoor Championships in Carshalton, and there were several at the Sutcliffe 60s – Andrew Caiquo (7.49 & 7.53), Cheryl Adjadi (8.84 & 8.70), Gabriella Adejumo (8.24), Oghenekevwe Makelemi (7.82 & 7.89), Olaoluwa Oladipo (7.42 & 7.45) and Shekinah Acheampong (8.62)

Note that the entries are open for the first open meet of the season, on 30 April, see below. Also, we will need volunteers to put this on successfully, so if you;re available, please do get in touch.

Finally, there’s a KAC parkrun takeover at Hilly Fields next Saturday.

EARLY SUMMER MEET 30 APRIL

We can announce that the first Kent AC open meet of the year will be on Thursday 30th April, and will involve two track events and two field events. The schedule will be as follows:

1845 Women’s 200m (U10+)
1905 Men’s 200m (U10+)
1930 Women’s 1500m (U12+)
2000 Men’s 1500m (U12+)

1800 Shot Put (U10+)
1920 Triple Jump (U16+)

Exact timings of field events will be dependent upon the number of entrants and age categories required.

All events will be club championships.

If you would like to enter these events please click through here. Registration is now open.

Please also note that we will need several volunteers to help put these events on. These will be officials to help with the field events – qualifications and experience not required, as long as you can wield a rake or carry a shot – and with setting up, registration and marshalling the track. If you are available and willing to help on the night, please contact Phil Marsden, Dan Ansell or Richard Giles.

CLUB 250 DRAW

For many years the club has run a draw based on the National Lottery, which serves as a club fundraiser as well as a bit of entertainment for members.

There are 59 numbers in the draw, each one costs £6 per month or £72 per annum.

On the first Saturday of every month, the bonus ball drawn in the National Lottery serves as the winning number for the Club Draw. The winner gets £250. The most recent winners were Ian Ellwood and Luke Armitage.

We currently have 10 numbers available. If you would like to take part, please contact Phil Marsden at

EVENT CALENDAR

March
21 – Hilly Fields parkrun takeover
29 – Southern 12 Stage Road Relay – Milton Keynes

April
11 – National 12 Stage Road Relay – Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
11 – KYAL – U12 – Dartford
25 – KYAL – U14/U16 – Medway
26 – London Marathon
30 – Open Meet – Alex Yee Arena

May
16 – SAL – Eltham
20 – Beckenham Relays
23 – KYAL – U14/16 – Dartford
29 – Open Meet – Alex Yee Arena

June
21 – SAL – Watford
24 – Dulwich Relays
27 – KYAL – U14/U16 – Dartford

July
5 – ROn Hale Open – Alex Yee Arena
19 – SAL – Cambridge

August
8 – SAL – Dartford
23 – KYAL – U12 – Tonbridge

September
10 – Late Summer Meet – Alex Yee Arena

EASYFUNDRAISING

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Over 7,000 brands pay easyfundraising a commission when you start your shop through their platform, so you can raise FREE donations for us no matter what you’re buying. These donations really help us out, so please sign up if you haven’t yet. It’s easy and FREE! You can get started at https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kentac

You can also install a helpful Chrome extension, which prompts you to donate whenever doing any online shopping – really handy

TRACK, TRACK, TRACK

Buy your track pass here.

The usual track times are:
Tuesday 17:00 – 20:45
Thursday 17:00 – 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.

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).

KEEP US UPDATED

You can have your say about what goes in the newsletter and keep us apprised of your results or running adventures by emailing the comms team directly here.

The password for the club contacts page here is .

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