Located in the South East Region of Milton Keynes, Marshall Milton Keynes Athletic Club is an affiliated club to England Athletics and the Buckinghamshire Athletic Association. The club focuses on providing its members with a range of sports and activities, including Track and Field, Road, X-Country, and Fell-race competitions. In addition to this, the club offers recreation, advice, and assistance from qualified coaches, league competitions for all age groups (starting from age 8), and, most importantly, a sense of enjoyment and fun.
The main meeting place for the club is Stantonbury Stadium in Milton Keynes. However, the Fundamentals Group, catering to 8-11 year-olds, has separate meeting locations. During the summer, they meet at Stantonbury Stadium, while in winter, they meet at Radcliffe School in Wolverton. The group meets on Monday evenings, with sessions running from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
For more information about the Fundamentals Group, individuals can reach out to Mick Lee.
Those who have results from Marshall Milton Keynes AC events, races, or competitions can submit them to the club's Press Officer, Brian Graves, by emailing Brian. Graves@mkac. Org. Uk.
The club encourages active participation and engagement from its members by staying connected through their new Facebook page.
Marshall Milton Keynes Athletic Club also organises and participates in various upcoming events. One such event is the Chiltern Cross Country League at Watford on Saturday 13 January 2024. This event includes the MMKAC Club Championships, where the top three athletes in each age category receive medals. The club is currently leading in the overall competition and to maintain this position, they encourage all members who have participated in the Chiltern League before this winter to bring their numbers.
For more information and to express interest in running in this event, individuals can contact Barry Hearn (U11s, U13s, U15s, U17s, and U20 Women) or Richard Pownall (U20 Men, Seniors, and Masters).
Another upcoming event is the Southern Cross Country Championships at Beckenham Place Park on Saturday 27 January 2024. Individuals interested in participating in this event can contact Barry Hearn (U13s, U15s, U17s, and U20s) or Jack Pocock (Seniors). It's important to note that entries for this event close on 22 December.
Furthermore, the club is committed to actively participating in the Milton Keynes Festival of Running, taking place on Sunday 17 March 2024. The festival includes races at various distances, including 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, and 20 miles. With over 1400 entries so far, the club aims to provide over 100 volunteers to marshal the course and man the feeding stations. Members are urged to reserve this date in their diaries for a day of active participation and support.
In addition to the upcoming events, the club also shares news and updates through its website. The recent news includes the achievements and successes of club members in various competitions and races, such as the Bucks Cross Country Championships, Road Runners' Top 100 published, and Buckinghamshire Sportshall Championship Best Performances. The website also provides detailed information about individual achievements, records broken, and rankings listed in Track and Field events.
Marshall Milton Keynes Athletic Club strives to create a supportive and engaging community for its members, providing opportunities for competition, recreation, and personal growth. By fostering a strong club culture and offering access to qualified coaches and various competitions, the club aims to inspire athletes of all ages and abilities to reach their full potential.