Arena 80 British Masters Virtual 5k Relays – for Over 35 Athletes – 14-20 Jun 2020

Hi All
In order to make use of your excellent training I’ve noticed on various social media sources, Arena 80 are entering teams in the British Masters Virtual 5k Relays. This is for any athlete in the O35 or older category.
Further details below and yes it is open to all standards and you get several goes at running your best 5k to count.
 
If you are interested then Dani Tarleton is collecting names and will enter teams, quite a few have already confirmed so give it a go by
Email to    / With your date of birth
 
Details
The event (14-20 Jun 2020) celebrates the masters road relay championships at Sutton Park and the 5k championships at Horwich, which were cancelled due to coronavirus.
Teams: Entry is FREE to UKA affiliated clubs, with an optional donation to MacMillan Nurses charity, for as many masters athletes as they wish, all whom should be UKA registered, They will be grouped automatically into multiple teams in 10-year age bands (down-aging allowed), based on their ages as of 20th June: M35-44: 6 stages; M45-54, W35-44: 4 stages; M55-64, M65-74; M75+, W45-54, W55-64, W65-74; W75+: 3 stages. Individual entries also welcome from anyone.
Awards: Certificates to each member of the first three teams in each age group based on sum of times and to the fastest three athletes in each age group.  Best 3 age-graded performances to receive a special prize.
The Course: One or more circular or out and back loops totalling 5k, with the start/finish close together. You must be fully aware of the dangers involved in participating and be responsible for your own safety, especially if this involves use of public roads.
PLEASE ABIDE BY CURRENT LOCAL GOVERNMENT SOCIAL DISTANCING RULES DURING THE COMPETITION.
Submitting Results: Athletes must record their performances using GPS devices and submit evidence with their result submission (via Strava or Garmin Connect) in order to qualify for an award. Process of submitting the results will be notified once all entries are in.
You know it makes sense, just let Dani know