Preston Fast 5
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Preston Fast 5 Road Race
The Preston Fast 5 Road Race is a series of evening running events held at the University of Lancashire Sports Arena in Preston. The competition takes place on a dedicated one-mile cycle track, offering a traffic-free environment for participants. The course is flat and consists of three laps with no tight corners, providing an accurately measured distance for those seeking a specific finishing time.
The event follows a focused format described as having no frills or prizes. Participation is divided into two separate races based on expected finishing times to manage the flow of runners on the track. Each race has a maximum capacity of 60 participants.
- 5 km (Sub 18:00 minutes)
- 5 km (Over 18:00 minutes)
Organized by Preston Harriers, this event is one of four races held on Wednesday evenings during the spring and summer months. The venue provides toilet facilities for participants, and race numbers are collected on-site on the day of the event. To participate, runners must be at least 16 years old. Registration is required in advance as entries are not accepted on the day of the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
