QA 5k - organised by PH Racing Club
02 Aug 2024
Organiser's Description
QA 5k hosted by PH Racing Club will see an evening of time graded 5km races around the perimeter of the Queen Anne High School building, in Dunfermline.
QA 5k offers a simple, no nonsense racing experience to competitive runners looking for fast times and quality racing. The race will be held under UK Athletics Rules and is a scottishathletics Licensed Event.
The race format shall see multiple graded races around the lapped race route. Entrants must enter the entry category below specific to their current ability, this will ensure an equal spread of abilities on race night.
In the interest of competitive racing, once entries close the organisation team shall set the threshold for splitting the participants into graded races.
Entrants are requested to enter only the entry category specific to their ability, should a specific category become full, the race director shall then allocate spaces from the Waiting List as applicable.
Minimum cash prizes of £250 shall be awarded to first male and female, £150 to second male and female and finally £100 to third male and female. In the unlikely event that there are faster times in Race 1 than in Race 2 or 3 when it comes to prizes, prizes will be given based on time. Further cash prizes of £250 shall be given for course records for male (currently 14:21) and female (currently 15:54).
The measured route is flat and fast, it comprises of just over 7 clockwise laps with no sharp bends.
There will be live race commentary and announcing on the night provided by You Can Sport.
Date: Friday 2nd August 2024
Time:
Race 1 - 6.10pm
Race 2 - 6.45pm
Race 3 - 7.15pm
Race 4 - 7.40pm
Race 5 - 8.05pm
Location: Queen Anne High School (QAHS), Broomhead Parks, Dunfermline KY12 0PQ
Measured: Yes - Course 21/196
Permit: Yes - SA - Licence 12300
Registration: QAHS Main Entrance - Race 1: 5.50pm - 6.05pm, Race 2: 6.25pm - 6.40pm, Race 3: 6:55pm to 7:10pm, Race 4: 7:20pm to 7:35pm and Race 5: 7:45pm to 8:00pm (all times are suggested, registration is available to all from 5.50pm)
To enhance the racing experience the QA 5k team strongly encourage as many spectators as possible to come along and support the runners throughout the evening. Please feel free to bring friends and family along with you on the evening.
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QA 5k - A. Entry Category for Elite Men - Sub 16:00
This is an Entry Category is for “Elite Men” targeting to run sub 16:00 at QA 5k, please enter here if this applies to you.
Each entrant will be subsequently assigned a race start once entries close.
Races shall be mixed with men and women, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Note: This is an entry category and not a specific race. Runners will be assigned to a race once entries close. Organisers will assign runners to races with the aim of creating the best racing experiences.
QA 5k - B. Entry Category for Elite Women - Sub 19:00
This is an Entry Category for “Elite Women” targeting to run sub 19:00 at QA 5k, please enter here if this applies to you.
Each entrant will be subsequently assigned a race start once entries close.
Races shall be mixed with men and women, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Note: This is an entry category and not a specific race. Runners will be assigned to a race once entries close. Organisers will assign runners to races with the aim of creating the best racing experiences.
QA 5k - C. Entry Category for Sub-Elite Men - 16:00 to 17:30
This is an Entry Category for “Sub-Elite Men” targeting to run between 16:00 and 17:30 at QA 5k, please enter here if this applies to you.
Each entrant will be subsequently assigned a race start once entries close.
Races shall be mixed with men and women, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Note: This is an entry category and not a specific race. Runners will be assigned to a race once entries close. Organisers will assign runners to races with the aim of creating the best racing experiences.
QA 5k - D. Entry Category for Sub-Elite Women - 19:00 to 20:30
This is an Entry Category for “Sub-Elite Women” targeting to run between 19:00 and 20:30 at QA 5k, please enter here if this applies to you.
Each entrant will be subsequently assigned a race start once entries close.
Races shall be mixed with men and women, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Note: This is an entry category and not a specific race. Runners will be assigned to a race once entries close. Organisers will assign runners to races with the aim of creating the best racing experiences.
QA 5k - E. Open Entry Category - Men Over 17:30 / Women Over 20:30
This is the "Open" Entry Category for Men expecting to run over 17 and a half minutes and Women expecting to run over 20 and a half minutes at QA 5k, please enter here if this applies to you.
Each entrant will be subsequently assigned a race start once entries close.
Races shall be mixed with men and women, with prizes awarded accordingly.
Note 1: Due to the nature of the race night, there will be a cut off time of 28 minutes, times longer than 28 minutes may not be able to be recorded and runners may be asked to step off the course after 28 minutes to allow for the following race to take place safely.
Note 2: This is an entry category and not a specific race. Runners will be assigned to a race once entries close. Organisers will assign runners to races with the aim of creating the best racing experiences.
Prices
| Until | Discounted* | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2024 23:59 | £10.00 | £12.00 |
*Discounted for members of any of SA EA WA
To sign-up for this event, the Service Fee is 4% (min 50p) for each sign-up
Dates and Status
Date: 02 Aug 2024
Closing Date: 09 Jul 2024 23:59
Status: Open
| Event | Available/Total |
|---|---|
| QA 5k - A. Entry Category for Elite Men - Sub 16:00 | ??/60 |
| QA 5k - B. Entry Category for Elite Women - Sub 19:00 | ??/60 |
| QA 5k - C. Entry Category for Sub-Elite Men - 16:00 to 17:30 | ??/60 |
| QA 5k - D. Entry Category for Sub-Elite Women - 19:00 to 20:30 | ??/60 |
| QA 5k - E. Open Entry Category - Men Over 17:30 / Women Over 20:30 | ??/80 |