Last updated 29 March 2026

Closing '5' - 28 March 2026

The closing '5' was run from Norman Park and was preceeded by a 3k run for the youngsters. The weather was a perfect spring day when out of the fresh wind and all the competitors seemed to enjoy the conditions.

It was also the conclusion of this seasons Bennett Cup competition and was followed by the AGM. We were introduce to our new President, Karen Desborough.

Photos start here...

Final Bennett Cup positions here...

The route was similar to the one used for the final Kent League race.

Club 5 mile course

1 small lap (approx. 0.8 miles from race start to end of lap) followed by 2 larger laps (approx. 2.1 miles each). Total distance approx. 5.2 miles

Start on grass mount above track, exit via (open) gate, turn left, then complete one small lap passing sequentially A, B, C, D and back to A

Followed by two larger laps A, B, C, D, E, F (turn left to cross bridge, then turn right), G, H, I, J (exit park), K, L, J (re-enter park), D, A

At end of 2^nd larger lap re-enter track compound to finish where you started