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with the Essex Champs 10 km
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with the Essex Champs 10 km

TuesdayJuly 15th, 2025

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Join us under the sunset at Ashton Playing Fields: sprints, jumps, throws—and cap the night with the Essex Champs 10 km (Seniors, V40 & V50).

Mark your calendars and get ready to test your limits under the official UK Athletics rules. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a first-timer, we have something for everyone.

What to expect

1. A Welcoming Atmosphere:
Ashton Playing Fields is renowned for its fantastic facilities and welcoming environment. Whether you’re joining us as a competitor or a spectator, expect a friendly and supportive atmosphere.
2. High-Level Competition:
Compete under UK Athletics rules with athletes graded based on their declared performances. This ensures fair and exciting competition, allowing athletes of all levels to challenge themselves and others.
3. Comprehensive Event Schedule:

Our events are designed to cater to a wide range of athletic abilities and interests. From sprints to middle-distance runs, and field events like hammer, javelin, and pole vault, you'll find an event that suits your skills.

Registration: opens at 9:30 AM, with the first field events kicking off at 11:00 am and the first track event starting at 11:00 am.

4. Field Events:

Featuring hammer throw, pole vault, javelin, discus, high jump, triple jump, shot put, and long jump. Field events begin at 11:00, with specific schedules for each discipline.

5. Track Events:
Includes 100m, 150m, 200m, 300m, 800m, 1500m, 400m, mens 2000m steeplechase and 4x100m.
6. Timed and Measured for Precision:
All events will benefit from electronic timing and photo-finish technology to ensure accuracy in recording times and finishes. Field events will provide athletes with multiple attempts, ensuring a comprehensive competitive experience.
7. Enjoyment for Everyone

Aside from the competition, enjoy the camaraderie and spirit of the athletics community. Refreshments will be available, and the beautiful Ashton Playing Fields promises a picturesque backdrop to an day of sporting excellence.

8. Terms & Conditions
  • The event will be held under UK Athletics rules, featuring photo-finish and electronic timing.
  • All field events will allow up to six trials, subject to entry limits.
  • Entries must be submitted as per the closing date on the entry form and all anti-doping rules apply.
Registration
Pre-event registration is mandatory with no entries on the day of the event. Each event costs £8, payable online.

Tues July 15th, 2025

£8 per event

Entries close: 10 pm on the Sunday prior to the meeting or when event quotas are full.
Minimum age: 11 years (School Year 6), except for the designated U11 events.

Field Events

6.30pm Javelin (warm up at 6pm)
6.30pm Pole Vault (warm up at 5pm)
7.30pm Triple Jump (warm up at 7pm)

Track Events

7.00pm 100m
7.15pm 75m (U11)
7.30pm 300m
7.45pm 400m
8.00pm 3km (U17 & above)
8.15pm Essex Champs 10 km (Seniors, V40 & V50)
Entry standard is sub 45 mins for men and sub 50 mins for women.
Enter Now
  Registration: opens at 5:30 PM, with the first field events kicking off at 6:30 PM and the first track event starting at 7:00 PM.

Inquiries

  • For more information and entry into relay races, please contact Karen Higgs-Smith.

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Ashton Playing Fields
Woodford Green AC with Essex Ladies

598 Chigwell Road,
Woodford Bridge
Essex, IG8 8AA

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