5k & 3k Track Time Trial hosted by RHAC
Info: New entries for this event closed on Monday 16th September 2024 at 21:00.
£5 |
Join us for a 3k and 5k TT event on the track, under the floodlights! Use as a fitness benchmark, go for your track PB or use it as a tempo in prep for the one of your upcoming races. Developing juniors can choose the 3k or 5k option too.
You do not have to be a member of a running club to join us. Please just enter and enjoy a supportive evening where other runners will be encouraging you each lap. People of all abilities take part with 5k times ranging from 16 - 38 minutes. At every event we've had people trying track and/or 5k for the first time and loving it. This is for anyone willing to give it a go :)
Timing mats, individual printed results showing your overall chip time and your time each lap, big screen tv (weather permitting) will all be provided on the day.
On selecting your target time we will organise it so you are running with people of similar ability. The running order on the night will be:
- 18:45 - 3k (including any 800m and 1500m requests)
- 19:10 - 5k sub 20
- 19:35 - 5k 20+
Venue: Kingsway Sports Arena, Turf Hill Road, Rochdale, OL16 4XA
Organisers are Jeff McCarthy, coach at Rochdale Harriers and Graham and Julie Hahn - with all equipment provided by What's My Time https://www.whatsmytime.co.uk/
Testimonials:
"Fantastic event supporting local runners on a range of distances. There are not many opportunities for chip timed track 5k’s so it’s great Jeff and the team put these on through the year which always attracts good runners to make great racing with supportive evenings." Adam
"I really love the timed track 5ks and always enter. I remember my very first one back in 2017. I’ve entered 8 in total and my time has improved by 6 1/2 mins approx. The events are a fab marker of pace - nothing to concentrate on other than running. Everyone is incredibly supportive and you don’t even have to count the laps. I can’t wait for the 2023 events." Su
"The 5k races provided by RHAC are a great opportunity to test yourself on a floodlit track with chip timing. There is an inclusive atmosphere and helpful encouragement from spectators. I personally think it's great that RHAC have decided to run these events. It's a great distance for those at any ability level. I enjoyed it a lot." Lewis
"It was my first time on a track. I was a bit nervous to attend on my own but the atmosphere was really nice and supportive. I'd definitely be up for attending future events!" Isabel
"Really good atmosphere at both the track sessions and the time trial events and I feel super supported when running! Great group of people of all different running abilities." Beth
"The atmosphere before and during the race was brilliant. The support at the finish was awesome and that spurred me on each time I passed. This culminated in a 5k PB! I was buzzing with the time and my new PB. Most runners stayed for the 2nd race and I returned the support they gave me and cheered them on. I certainly recommend these TT's, 3 times I have PB'd. My first ever Sub 20, and two Sub 19's." Kev
"I enjoyed the Rochdale Harriers Time Trial, it was my first experience of a Time Trial and I thought the support was fantastic. There was a real sense of community and it made the experience lots of fun!" Imogen
"I find a track 5k a real benchmark of fitness, progress and most of all mental strength. The latter playing a big part when you have to maintain constant pace knowing the surface is flat. What really helps is the support and encouragement you get on the 13 occasions you run down the home straight. I've ran in all of the last four 5K TTs and without doubt last night was the best, with each time trial having enough runners to always be chasing someone and always being chased!" Anjum
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