ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs
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ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs
The ATW Colchester Friday Night Runs take place at the Colchester Sports Park. This event features a specific course designed for speed, consisting of an anticlockwise, traffic-free circuit on smooth tarmac. The course is notable for being flat with no sharp bends and a finish line located at the end of the main straight.
All races are conducted under a full UK Athletics Licence, ensuring that the distances are officially measured for accuracy. Every participant receives chip timing, and the results are published on Power of 10. The event includes several running options:
- 1 mile Fun Run
- 5km Road Race
The 5km distance also serves as the host for the Essex 5K County Championships. To accommodate different running speeds, the event organizes multiple 5km waves based on predicted finish times. The evening concludes with elite men's and women's races.
To qualify for the Essex County Championships, participants must meet specific residency or birth requirements, be at least 18 years old, and represent an Essex-affiliated club. For the elite categories, complimentary entries are available for athletes who can provide evidence of meeting specific qualifying times within the last two years. The venue provides free parking for attendees who register their details on the tablets provided in the on-site cafe. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
