It has become an SAC annual event to hold a 1 Mile track race each summer. The race distance has a long history in UK athletics and no matter what your ability this event provides an opportunity to test yourself over the distance. The plan is to hold the event on Thursday 10th July August at 7pm. Depending on the number of those interested we usually hold 2 or more separate races to spread the timing and recording workload and to group runners in terms of race speed.
If you would like to take part it would be helpful if you could let me know together with an idea of your expected race time so that I can plan the race groupings.
Notices
Tonbridge AC have announced Wednesday 25 June 2025 as the date for the second edition of the
Midsummer Relays at Penshurst Place.
It’s a 4km multi-terrain, hilly loop course. Teams comprise three runners and there are three competitions, all run within one race: male, female and mixed – with team, individual and spot prizes.
First leg starts at 19:15.
2024’s inaugural event was excellently organised, fun and competitive and was thoroughly enjoyed by the SAC teams who ran on the evening. Details here.
SAC will register our teams and entry fees are to be covered by the club. Please declare your interest to run for SAC in the club WhatsApp group poll or email
This is an enquiry email via SAC website from:
We are hoping Sevenoaks will enter a team again for this event!
After the success of the event last year, we are doubling the maximum number of teams for 2024 from five to ten. Teams must have between four and eight runners with at least one lady per team. For 2024 all runners will receive medals, and there will be trophies for the fastest team, and the fastest men’s and women’s mile. Team costs, to cover the cost of medals and trophies is £25/team.
Arrival at 8:30am for a 9am start. The first runner starts the first leg at the 200m line, and the first runner will complete 5.5 laps before handing over to the second runner at the exchange point, which is just before the normal start line. All other legs will be four laps. In total there are 26 legs, so a team of four would see most runners do six legs, with one doing seven, a team of eight would see most runners only do three legs, with one doing four. Runners do not have to complete legs in any strict order. Each team will be responsible for recoding leg times for their runners. Non-running supporters are welcome to come along. Parking is at Putlands Leisure Centre across the field from the track, TN12 6NZ. For further information and the register your team, please contact
Thank you
Ascent Trail Series 10k - Club Discount
This is an enquiry email via http://www.7oaks-ac.org.uk/ from:
Martin Richardson <
Dear Sevenoaks AC,
I am hoping you can share this with your club members. I am offering a 10% discount to the Ascent Trail Series 'Original 10k' - using code AscentJune10. The code is valid from today until 30th June.
The race is situated just outside Otford, near Sevenoaks, and takes place on the 15th September 2024. The sign up link is here.
Please can you share this message with your club members?
Kind regards,
Martin Richardson
Race Director and Founder
This is from an email to the SAC website from:
Dave Kelly <
Hi Sevenoaks AC,
September 17th marks the 10th anniversary of the Run Reigate running festival in Priory Park, Reigate. We would like to invite club & running group members to enter our 5k, 10k or half marathon with the following discount. Please do share this email with your fellow club members.
Previously twice voted the UK’s best half marathon, this closed road event has a great reputation on a superb route, combined with unbeatable support throughout including a family friendly race village.
Club members can join our team competition regardless of the distance entered.
Use code “CLUB1023” at checkout until the end of August to benefit from a 10% discount. Entries can be made here.
Either as part of your autumn marathon training, or as a standalone race, we look forward to welcoming you to Surrey’s premier running event in September.
The Run Reigate Team