Preston Fast 5
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About the race
Preston Fast 5 returns for 2027 following a first series in 2026. The event is a straightforward 5 km road race held on a closed, traffic free cycle track at the University of Lancashire Sports Arena. The race comprises just over three laps of the cycle track. The surface and layout are free of sharp turns or bends, and the course is certified (Course Accuracy No.
25/533). The organisers describe the event as no frills, with no prizes. Four race evenings are scheduled in 2027: - Wed 14 April 2027 - Wed 12 May 2027 - Wed 16 June 2027 - Wed 14 July 2027 Entry is online only via SiEntries, with entries closing on the Monday evening before each race; there is no entry on the day. There is no series entry and each race must be entered individually.
Entry fees are Club Affiliated £7 and Unaffiliated £9. Entry limits are set per race: 60 places for the sub 19 minute field and 90 places for the over 19 minute field. Each evening features two races separated by those time categories. Race instructions are emailed to competitors after entries close.
Results and free race photos are published after each race, and results are submitted to British Athletics Power of 10. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
