Three lions
Three lions
Kent AC Newsletter 26 July 2026–
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[endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> [endif]–>KENT AC NEWSLETTER
26 JULY 2026
A trio of Kent AC runners, taking on very different challenges, did the club proud this week. Having mulled over which individual runner should receive top billing in this esteemed organ, we’ve gone with James Boustead, who yesterday completed the Bob Graham Round. This 66-mile circuit requires runners to negotiate 42 peaks in the Lake District over a 66-mile circuit, with 27,000 miles of elevation. Oh, and there’s a 24-hour time limit.
In challenging conditions: low cloud and the first rain for several weeks, Kent AC trail stars James and Ben Clarke started really strongly at 9pm Friday night, descending to Wasdale by 11.30am on the Saturday. Navigation was a challenge; Ben was forced to pull out after an impressive haul of peaks but James ploughed on and unbelievably made it to Moot Hall to claim his beer in 20 hours and 53 minutes. A seriously hardcore performance, ably crewed by a strong Kent AC support team.
After paying due homage to peak-king Boustead we head trackward, to Harry Forman Wilshaw and his extraordinary performance at SAL in Cambridge. He came in first in the 800m – a new club record – and the 1500m, then ran a 4:01 in the mile. An absolutely extraordinary performance from Harry, who at 21 goes from strength to strength, week to week.
Our third star is, of course, Clare Elms. She’s always humble about her incredible achievements, so we know this wonder woman would not want to to dominate the newsletter once again, but just let this sink in: at the Wimbledon Mile Extravaganza on Thursday, Clare beat her own W60 World record in the mile and the 1500 finishing in 5:17.25. She is truly unstoppable.
Other results from Wimbledon:
Kurt Wilkinson 4:14.99 (PB)
Bert Royle U18) 4:46.52
Isaac Parker 4:21.15
Louis Holley 4:43.87
Dee O’Brien 5:58.71
Another fabulous result this weekend comes from the super young talent Derek Olewunne in the U18 200m at the England Championships in Bedford. He ran a big PB: 22.19. Congratulations to Derek!
Lastly, this weekend saw a Kent AC parkrun takeover at bosky Beckenham Place Park, where, incidentally, the last Assembly League of the season will take place in September:
The Event Calendar down below has been updated with 26/27 cross country fixtures as we currently have them – there’s a few TBCs in the listing, but make a note of the dates and we’ll update you as we get into autumn.
The ever-popular Kent AC post-track social will take place this Tuesday, 28 July, and with more hot sunshine forecast, it will be all the more delightful.
Finally, we’re introducing a new regular feature – in the cause of transparency, we have a brief summary of decisions taken at the most recent Committee meeting.
JUNIORS REPORT
Thanks to Graeme Hall for the following report:
Around this time of year, kids across the country line up to compete in their school sports days. It’s a moment when our Kent AC young athletes can show their school friends and teachers exactly what they can do. And they did that in style this year.
Here are some results. Huge congratulations to everyone for some incredible performances.
Jeremy Sharp, Year 7, Prendergast Ladywell School
1st in Long Jump
1st in 4×100 relay
Cecily Moscrop, Year 7, Prendergast Ladywell School
1st in 300m
1st in 4x100m relay
Phoebe Hall, Year 7, Harris Girls Academy East Dulwich
Harris Federation Sports Day – 31 schools competing against each other
4th in Girls 100m, but set fastest time of all students in the heats with 13.62 seconds (PB)
1st in Girls 4x100m relay: 55.59 seconds
Vwede Fydoro-Okiti, Year 7, St Thomas the Apostle
1st in 100m: 12.45 seconds
Evie Atanda, Year 7, Kingsdale Foundation School
1st in 100m
1st in Javelin: 16.7m (PB)
Lealaurel Goode, Year 7, Kingsdale Foundation School
3rd in 100m
Otis Atlee, Year 8, Kingsdale Foundation School
1st in 200m: 25.50 seconds (PB)
1st in Long Jump: 4.60m
Georgia Fox, Year 8,Prendergast Ladywell School
1st in 800m: 2m 54s
Zac Murray, Year 8, Dulwich Prep & Senior
1st in Long Jump: 4.69m
1st in Triple Jump: 9.97m
1st in 300m
2nd in 200m
3rd in 100m
3rd in High Jump
Lily O’Gorman, Year 9, Harris Girls Academy Bromley
Harris Federation Sports Day – 31 schools competing against each other
1st in Girls 800m: 2m 41s
Amalya Hunte, Year 9
1st in Standing Long Jump
1st in Mixed 4x100m relay
1st in Girls 4x100m relay
1st in Girls 100m
and she competed in her first ever 800m.
Academy Trust Sports Day at Central Park, Dartford – 8 schools competing
1st in Triple Jump: 8.59m
2nd in Long Jump: 4.40m
2nd in girls 100m
Vwegba Fydoro-Okiti, Year 10, St Thomas the Apostle
1st in 100m: 11 seconds (although his dad caveats that it was hand-timed!)
And finally, we had some great results for our athletes still in primary school:
Lilly Simpson completed her first ever triathlon (50m swim, 3km bike ride, 1.5km run) in an impressive 24 minutes and 22 seconds.
Clara Delogu took part in the Olimpiadi della Gioventù Italiana (OGI), a youth athletics competition for the Italian community in the UK
1st in U12 400 metres
1st in U12 relay
2nd in U12 800 metres
Well done to all our athletes!
LAST CHANCE TO ASSEMBLE AT VICKY P
Thursday 30 July sees the penultimate Assembly League and the second of the season at Victoria Park, Hackney. Race HQ is at the Victoria Park Harriers Clubhouse (St Augustine’s Hall, Cadogan Terrace, E9 5EG). It’s a fast, flat 3.5mile figures of eight loop around this fine old Victorian Park. The bar is usually open for post race drinks and sandwiches. All you need to do is turn up, grab your number and sign up on the spreadsheet on the day, there’s no fee.
NEW TERM: OPEN MEET
Late Summer Open Meet
Thursday 10th September
Events: – 150m (U12 only)
200m (U14+) – 400m (U16+)
800m Juniors (U14 & U16) – 5000m (Masters, 35+) –
Masters Shoe Rules Apply (Not applicable for prizes). Strictly 35+.
5000m (Open, U18+) – UKA Shoe Rules Apply.
Athletes must wear spikes or flats in accordance with World Athletics rules; failure to comply may result in disqualification. Enter here
Volunteer Sign-Up here
These events are only possible with support from volunteers – any help is appreciated.
COMMITTEE MEETING
A brief summary of topics discussed and decided upon in the last committee meeting (6 July)
1) The Committee agreed to buy a new more lightweight branded gazebo for use at events. Budget up to £700.
2) It was noted that there have been some javelin coaching sessions without a proper marked off area. The Committee noted that poles and tape have been purchased for marking off throws areas, and that there should be a firm commitment to throws safety at KAC.
3) Lewisham Council & GLL plan to relay the track in 2027, which will require a closing of the arena for several weeks. We do not as yet have the dates or duration of the relay, but will monitor the situation and may investigate other facilities for track training if necessary.
4) The AGM date was set for 17 November.
5) The next Committee meeting will be on 7 September.
EVENT CALENDAR
July
28 – Post track social
30 – Assembly League – Victoria Park
August
8 – SAL – Dartford
12 – Social run
23 – KYAL – U12 – Tonbridge
25 – Post track social
September
3 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
10 – Late Summer Meet – Alex Yee Arena
29 – Post-track Social
October
10 – Surrey League xc – Wimbledon
November
14 – Surrey League xc – BPP
17 – AGM – Blythe Hill Tavern
TBC – South of the Thames Junior xc – TBC
28 – SEAA Masters xc – TBC
December
TBC – Kent Vets xc – Dartford
TBC – South of the Thames Senior xc – TBC
January 2027
TBC – Kent County xc – TBC
16 – Surrey League – Guildford
30 – Southern xc Champiosnhips – BPP
February
13 – Surrey League – TBC
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 INFORMED
You can have your say about what goes in the newsletter and keep us appraised of your results or running adventures by emailing the comms team directly here.
The password for the club contacts page hereis .
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