Cooler runnings
Cooler runnings
Kent AC Newsletter 23 August 2026–
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[endif]–>–[if (gte mso 9)|(IE)]> [endif]–>KENT AC NEWSLETTER
23 August 2026
The 4x100m sprint is one of the most exciting spectacles an armchair athletics fan can enjoy, as Amy Hunt and her team-mates demonstrated a week ago at the European Championships. This week, it was the turn of the youth talent, and most notably Kent AC’s boys, to get everyone’s heart racing. Our under-16 boys 4×100 team were up there in Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium representing with aplomb in the National Relay Championships. This was a fantastic opportunity for some of the club’s young sprint talent to compete on the national stage. Earlier in the season the talented team, comprising Vwegba, Ola, David and Zy’Shae had run 45.09 to win at the KYAL, and this gave them the team pass they needed to compete in the Nationals this weekend. They did not let us down. Their first task, to put together a good heat and trust the exchanges. This was achieved in short order: they were second in the heats in 44.30 and ready for the final. They duly improved on that time for the final and ran a PB of 44:13, coming in fifth. Absolutely brilliant running, lads!
Meanwhile, in Tonbridge, the KYAL Under-12 boys and girls competition took place. Our bijou team of just seven youngsters (illness and holidays limiting our numbers somewhat) acquitted themselves very well indeed, with our girls winning their heat in the relays. Thanks to all of our volunteers and the parents who came along to support their children. Here are the winning girls:
L to R: Amaya, Jenny, Isla and Lily
Meanwhile, over in Co. Antrim on the same day, Robert Elphick ran 66:44 in the half marathon, coming home in 32nd place.
Also this weekend, and rather closer to home, we had 18 Kent AC in the Peckham Pacers 5000 at Southwark (pictured below).
There’s another date with Peckham’s runners to put in your diary, this time a parkrun social on 5 September. Later that same month, the next big things: our late Summer meet on 10 September, and a week before that, the last Assembly League of the season.
PECKHAM PACERS RACERS
Those brilliant 5k times from Friday night in Southwark, in full.
Nic Acfield 15:21
Joe Hartley 15:26
Calum Fraser15:36
Dan Pettitt 15:46
Samuel Dames 15:59 (PB)
Matteo Gaia 16:12
Dave Morgan 16:29
Ben Racle 16:29
Jeremias Kempke 17:00
Gian Valentini 17:02
Richard Giles17:03
Philip Woodford Smith 17:38
Caoimhe nic Fhogartaigh 18:45
Jo Wint 21:06 (PB)
Thanks to Owen Hind, who was pacing runners to a sub-15 mins. This event was generally agreed to be fantastic club champs material.
WAKE UP BEFORE SEPTEMBER ENDS
Entries are now open for this season’s last KAC hosted open meet on Thursday 10 September.
If you wish to compete in the 200m, 400m or 5000m, plus the long jump, or 150m and 800m (juniors only) then you can register here.
Additionally, we will need help in organising the event, so if you’re available, or competing and have some extra time, please contact Richard Giles or Dan Ansell.
EVENT CALENDAR
September
3 – Assembly League – Beckenham Place Park
5 – Peckham parkrun social
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
21 – Kent Vets xc – Dartford
28 – SEAA Masters xc – TBC
December
TBC – South of the Thames Senior xc – TBC
January 2027
9 – Kent County xc – Gravesend
16 – Surrey League – Guildford
30 – Southern xc Championhips – 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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