Flat ‘N Fast returns to Linlithgow on Saturday 19th September, for its best edition yet!

Flat ‘N Fast 7 will consist of:

7 x 5k races for u16 athletes and above.
2 x 3k races for u14 and u12 athletes.

Please note race transfers and 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 u12 (under 12 athletes should be a minimum of 9 years old on race day) and u14 athletes based on the Scottish Athletics winter 2026-2027 age groups.

• Under 12 athletes – Year born in 2015 or 2016
• Under 14 athletes – Year born in 2013 or 2014

• Entry cost:
  • £8 for SA/equivalent members
  • £11 for non-SA/equivalent members

5km Race

• All athletes born in 2011 or earlier should enter the 5 km race.
  • U16 athletes - Year born in 2011 or 2012
  • U18 athletes – Year born in 2009 or 2010
  • U20 athletes – Year born in 2007 or 2008
  • Senior - Year born 2006 or earlier
• 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:
• £16 for SA/equivalent members
• £19 for non-SA/equivalent members
• Current Course Records:
• Duncan Robinson 13:52.3 (April 2024)
• Megan Keith 15:10.9 (April 2025)

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 few 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.

Timetable
Please see the timetable below.