Penlan Athletics Track
Athletics and running track in Brecon
This is the current record for Penlan Athletics Track, an 8 lane synthetic track in Brecon, Powys, Wales. You'll find it at Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR. The certificate on file expired on 28 February 2002, 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. Brecon AC 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 Penlan Athletics Track
1x high jump bed
2x pole vault runways
2x long jump pits
2x triple jump pits
1x shot put circle
1x discus cage
2x javelin runways
Inside track, height fixed
Full in pavilion at track and in nearby leisure centre
216 covered
Athletics clubs at Penlan Athletics Track
More about Penlan Athletics Track
The running track in Brecon started out as red gravel and went synthetic in late 1990. The pavilion is shared with the cricketers, one side facing the track and the other the ground of Brecon CC. The stand is double sided too, although only 112 seats face the cricket. A disused cinder high jump fan sits on the edge of the cricket ground. Brecon Leisure Centre next door was built in April 1995. Polytan were due to resurface the track in autumn 2001.
Common questions about Penlan Athletics Track
Can anyone use Penlan Athletics Track?
Yes. Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon is listed as a public running track, so anyone can turn up and use it during its opening times.
When is Penlan Athletics Track open?
Opening times on record for Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon: Mon-Fri 0645-Dusk/2200, Sat-Sun 0800-Dusk/2100. Club times (non exclusive) Mon & Wed (summer) 1800-2000, (winter) variable.
How much does it cost to use Penlan Athletics Track?
Charges on record for Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon: Adult £1.40, Junior £0.85 (until 31st March 2001), Adult £1.45, Junior £0.90 (from 1st April 2001).
What surface is Penlan Athletics Track, and how many lanes does it have?
Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon is a 400m synthetic running track with 8 lanes.
Does Penlan Athletics Track have floodlights?
Yes. Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon has floodlighting, so evening sessions are possible through the winter.
Is Penlan Athletics Track a certified athletics track?
Not as far as we know. The full certificate on file for Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon expired on 28 February 2002, so treat times run there as unofficial unless the venue confirms a newer one.
What field event facilities does Penlan Athletics Track have?
Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon has a high jump bed, 2 pole vault runways, 2 long jump pits, 2 triple jump pits, a shot put circle, a discus cage, a hammer cage, 2 javelin runways and a steeplechase water jump (inside track, height fixed).
Does Penlan Athletics Track have changing rooms?
Yes. Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon has full changing facilities in the pavilion at track and in nearby leisure centre.
Which running and athletics clubs train at Penlan Athletics Track?
Brecon AC train at Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon.
Where is Penlan Athletics Track?
Penlan Athletics Track is at Brecon Leisure Centre, Penlan, Brecon, LD3 9SR.
What other running tracks are near Penlan Athletics Track?
The nearest other running tracks to Penlan Athletics Track in Brecon are Brynmawr School Track in Ebbw Vale (14 miles), Sobell Sports Stadium in Aberdare (17 miles) and Afon Taf High School Track in Merthyr Tydfil (17 miles).
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