The ‘Fast 5’ is a new race series for 2026. An opportunity for runners to record a fast 5K time on a closed, traffic free road at ULan Sports Arena Cycle Track.
A no frills, no fuss, no prizes race. Simply enter and race for a fast 5K time.
Race Route
The race is just over 3 laps of the traffic free cycle track which has no sharp turns or bends.
Race Venue
University of Lancashire Sports Arena,
Tom Benson Way, Preston PR2 1SG
Entry Fee
Club Affiliated – £7
Unaffiliated – £9
Race Entry
Entry is online only, using SiEntries, with the entry closing on the Monday evening before the race on Wednesday. There will be no entry on the day.
The entry limit is 60 for each of the evenings two races.
Please enter each race individually. There is no series entry.
22 Apr 2026 – Enter
20 May 2026 – Enter
17 June 2026 – Enter
15 July 2026 – Enter
Race Details & Start Times
There will be two races each evening.
Race 1 – Start 7.00pm – Sub 18:00 mins
Race 2 – Start 7.30pm – Over 18:00 mins
Race Day Information
Race Instructions will be sent by email to all competitors the day after entries close.
Race Results & Photos
Race results and free race photos will appear on this page as soon as possible after each race.
Results will be sent to British Athletics Power of 10.
Race Maps
Race Director
Steven Gore
07595 295955
Certificate of Course Accuracy No. 25/533
Race Licence No: 30556
Overall
M: 15:00 Nathan Postill (Border H.) 20 May 26
F: 17:02 Katriona Brown (Aldershot, Farnham & D AC) 22 Apr 26
F: 17:02 Emma Navesey (Preston H) 17 Jun 26
Under 18
M: 15:38 Lincoln Brown (Bolton United H.) 22 Apr 26
F: 18:43 Sophie Mitchell (Preston H) 15 July 26
Under 20
M: 15:38 Lincoln Brown (Bolton United H.) 22 Apr 26
F: 18:43 Sophie Mitchell (Preston H) 15 July 26
Vet 40
M: 15:43 Chris Livesey (Preston H.) 22 Apr 26
F: 19:33 Catherine Carrdus (Lytham St.Anne’s RRC) 17 Jun 26
Vet 50
M: 16:36 Rob Hope (Horwich RMI H.) 20 May 26
F: 19:33 Catherine Carrdus (Lytham St.Anne’s RRC) 17 Jun 26
Vet 60
M: 18:54 Phil Swindells (Wesham RR) 15 July 26
F: 21:50 Carmel Sullivan (Wesham RR) 22 Apr 26
Vet 70
M: 20:49 Phil Quibell (Wesham RR) 15 July 26
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Many thanks to our generous sponsors:
If you are interested in sponsoring the Fast 5, please contact the Race Organiser.
