Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre
Kingston upon Thames
8 lane synthetic track in Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London · KT1 3PB
Athletics and running track in Kingston Upon Thames
This is the current record for Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, an 8 lane synthetic track in Kingston Upon Thames, Greater London, England. You'll find it at Kingsmeadow Athletics & Fitness Centre, Kingston Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3PB. The certificate on file expired on 31 March 2009, so treat any times run here as training times until the venue confirms a newer one. It has floodlighting, so winter evening sessions are on. Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers, Kingston University AC, Ranelagh Harriers train here, and their sessions are usually the quickest route in if you're new to the venue. Athletics facilities get resurfaced, relit, locked and occasionally closed without much public notice, so this listing is maintained by the people who train on it rather than left to go stale between imports.
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Facilities at Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre
1x high jump bed
2x pole vault runways
4x long jump pits
1x shot put circle
1x discus cage
2x javelin runways
Inside track, height adjustable (first bend)
Full in Centre building
390 covered
Athletics clubs at Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre
More about Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre
The track was originally a 7 lane 440y cinder one and built by Maxwell M. Hart (London) Ltd. It was surfaced with the then new Hartco Surfacing Material which had a characteristic reddish colouring and was thus a redgra-type surface. The official opening meeting of the track and the pavilion which no longer exists and was situated near the entrance to the ground on Kingston Road was on 16th September 1961 when a plaque which is now in the announcer's hut was unveiled by Herb Elliott. In those days the venue was called the Norbiton Sports Ground. A new cinder track at Kingston was mentioned in the Times of 1st February 1961 so the track may have been available earlier in the year. It is not certain what, if anything, existed here prior to 1961. The track was first upgraded to 6 lane synthetic with a 8 lane straight in 1986 and had a Toptrack surface. In 1990 it was upgraded to 8 lanes all round when the start was moved from what is now the 200m point. The Centre building was opened on 12th April 1990 and includes a sauna, a large refreshment area and a well equipped gym for which there is a separate charge. The covered stand, called the Stan Belton Athletics Stand after a well-respected local, was opened on the same day. There are some signs on equipment at the track which mention the name Kingsmeadow Athletics Stadium although Athletics Centre seems to be the current official name. Up to the 1980s the track was referred to as the Norbiton Athletic Track and then the Kingston Athletics Centre although it is still often referred to as Norbiton. There used to be a PV box off the end of the home straight by the 100m start and also a LJ board. There are was some sand pits a bit further back from the 100m start which have now been filled in. The track was resurfaced at the end of 2002 and the line marking was completed on 14th March 2003.
Common questions about Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre
Can anyone use Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre?
Access to Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames is restricted, so check with the operator or a club that trains there before you go.
When is Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre open?
Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames is open Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 10pm, Friday 7:30am to 8pm, and Saturday and Sunday 9am to 5pm.
How much does it cost to use Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre?
Charges on record for Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames: Adult £1.90, Junior £1.50.
What surface is Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre, and how many lanes does it have?
Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre have floodlights?
Yes. Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The full certificate on file for Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames expired on 31 March 2009, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre have?
Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames has a high jump bed, 2 pole vault runways, 4 long jump pits, a triple jump pit, a shot put circle, a discus cage, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height adjustable (first bend)).
Does Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre have changing rooms?
Yes. Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames has full changing facilities in the Centre building.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre?
Kingston AC & Polytechnic Harriers, Kingston University AC, Ranelagh Harriers, Thames Hare & Hounds and Velocity Racers train at Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames.
Where is Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre?
Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre is at Kingsmeadow Athletics & Fitness Centre, Kingston Road, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 3PB.
What other running tracks are near Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre?
The nearest other running tracks to Kingsmeadow Athletics Centre in Kingston Upon Thames are Wimbledon High School Track in London (3.0 miles), St. Mary's University College Track in Twickenham (3.1 miles) and Ewell Athletics Track in Epsom (3.3 miles).
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