On a perfect summer evening, 293 runners completed the scenic five-kilometre course at Battersea Park. Congratulations to Julian Gregersen from the Faroe Islands, who came close to breaking his country’s 5K record with a stellar 15:05, and to Alex Lane, who won the women’s race in 16:55.
On June 10, 2025, the Speedy Steeds 5K kicked off Sri Chinmoy’s Summer 5K Series at Battersea Park, London. The Tuesday evening race began at 7 PM on a flat, well-marked course—perfect for runners of all levels.
Over 340 runners took part, bringing warmth, determination, and community spirit to the event. Huge congratulations to all participants, with standout performances by:
Clare Elms, who set a new British Women’s 60+ 5K record in 18:20
Seyfu Jamaal, who won in 14:31
Adedeji Oluwatosin, with a personal best of 14:54 (2nd place)
This event was a beautiful blend of athletic achievement, community, and joy. Thank you to all the runners and volunteers—you made it unforgettable. We can’t wait to see everyone at the next race!
The 2025 Sri Chinmoy 5K, held on Friday, 16 May at Silverknowes, Edinburgh, once again hosted the Scottish 5K Road Championships and delivered an evening of exceptional performances and record-breaking achievements.
Under clear skies and warm evening sunshine, approximately 600 of Scotland’s top club runners competed on the fast, flat, and traffic-free riverside course, renowned for producing swift times.
In the men’s race, Scottish international Logan Rees of Fife Athletic Club claimed victory with a new course record of 14:04, surpassing the previous best of 14:12.The top four finishers all broke the former record, highlighting the depth of talent in the field.
The women’s race saw Morag Millar deliver a superb performance, finishing in 15:57, just four seconds shy of her own course record.
Notably, 35 runners completed the course in under 15 minutes, and 432 runners finished under 20 minutes, underscoring the competitive nature of the event.
In the Men’s Junior Under-20 category, Edinburgh University’s Angus Wright secured gold with a time of 14:30. Corstorphine’s Stuart Livingstone set a new MV40 course record of 14:57, ahead of Edinburgh AC’s John Lenehan, who finished in 15:10.
The event attracted participants from across Scotland, with some athletes traveling over 100 miles from the North and North-East, and even flying in from the Scottish Islands to compete.
The race continues to build its reputation among the running community, and the organizers received fantastic positive feedback from participants, who, along with volunteers, contributed to making it another special event.
