Flat 'n Fast 5

Saturday 13th September 2025

Flat ‘N Fast returns to Linlithgow on Saturday 13th September, for its biggest and best edition yet!

September’s edition will see 6 5k races for under 17 athletes and above, have separate under 11/13 and under 15 races, and a new event – the mile!

In addition to this, every athlete will receive a customised bib.

Race transfers or refunds are not available for this event.

Venue
We are delighted to be returning to West Lothian Cycle Circuit, which is now home to three Scottish Native Best performances over 5k.
The address is: Xcite Linlithgow, McGinley Way, Linlithgow, EH49 6SQ
The sports centre has free parking, however, this gets very busy at the weekend. Please consider car sharing or taking the train where possible. Linlithgow train station receives regular trains from both Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley and is just 1.5 miles from the venue.
Please do not bring any animals to the course. Animals (including dogs) are not allowed within the gated cycle circuit as requested by the sports centre.

Events
All races are of a lapped nature. One lap of the course consists of 960 metres. The 5k race is 5 laps + the finishing straight and the 3k is 3 laps + (a slightly shorter) finishing straight. 
The course has been officially measured by the Association of UK Course Measurers and is the only 5k race in Scotland to have AIMs certification.

3km Junior Race

• We are pleased to be hosting a junior race with more capacity than previous years to showcase our budding Olympians! This year the event is open to u13 (under 13 athletes should be a minimum of 9 years old on race day) and u15 athletes based on the Scottish Athletics winter 2025/2026 age groups.
• Under 11 athletes – 1 Sept 2014 - 9 years old on race day
• Under 13 athletes – 1 Sept 2012 – 31 Aug 2014
• Under 15 athletes – 1 Sept 2010 – 31 Aug 2012

• Entry cost:
• £8 for SA/equivalent members
• £10 for non-SA/equivalent members

5km Race

• Athletes born on or before 31st August 2010 should enter the 5km race.
• U17 01/09/2008 - 31/08/2010
• U20 01/01/2006 - 31/08/2008
• Senior on or before 31 Dec 2005
• Please note that we only create start lists once entries are closed/sold out. Start lists are based on estimated time predictions submitted upon entry, along with an indication of recent form to help create races where athletes are seeking to run similar times thus increasing potential for athletes to match or better their predicted time.
• To help keep the races full, please let us know if you can no longer compete. Please do not transfer your entry.
• Entry cost:
• £13 for SA/equivalent members
• £15 for non-SA/equivalent members
• Current Course Records:
• Duncan Robinson 13:52.3 (April 2024)
• Megan Keith 15:10.9 (September 2024)

Men’s & Women’s Mile

• Mile races are for athletes born on or before 31/08/2010 (u17s and above)
• Athletes are permitted to run both the 5k and the mile.
• Races are limited to 35 male and 35 females.
• Race entry - £8 for SA members / £10 for non-members

Spectating
Spectating is free, and we would strongly encourage athletes to bring family and friends to help create a special atmosphere.

Declarations
Declarations will be housed within the vendor village (the same location as the last couple of events).
Due to the demand previously, we have amended the declaration set-up. Athletes will be given a specific time where they are invited to the declaration desk. The time will depend on the race they are due to compete in. Athletes will only be given their bib during their allocated time period. Please do not line up out with this time as you will not be given your bib.
Declaration time periods will be issued with your race pack approximately one week before the race.
All race declarations will close 10 minutes before the relevant race start time.

Draft Timetable
Please see the draft timetable below. This is subject to change and will be confirmed in the race pack received one week before the race and Stride Athletics social media accounts.

15:30 – 3k Race (under 11 & under 13 athletes)
15:50 – 3k Race (under 15 athletes)
16:10 – 3k Presentations
16:20 – 5k Race 6
16:55 – 5k Race 5
17:25 – 5k Race 4
17:50 - Presentation for races 6,5 & 4
18:10 – 5k Race 3
18:35 – 5k Race 2
19:00 – 5k Race 1
19:20 – Womens Mile & Mens Miles (2 Waves)
19:40 - Presentation for races 3,2,1 and mile
20:00 – After party in the Willow Tree Pub, Linlithgow