Claire Hawes

Five members of Lewes Athletic Club took on challenging conditions at the 2026 Sussex Grand Prix Horsham 10k on Sunday, 10th May, producing a series of strong performances and age-category successes. Organised by Horsham Joggers, the event started and finished at Horsham Rugby Club and featured an undulating, scenic, multi-terrain two-lap course. Competitors faced windy weather and light showers throughout the race. Leading the way…

Members of Lewes Athletic Club delivered an outstanding series of performances across the Bank Holiday weekend, competing in both the Sussex Grand Prix fixture at the Haywards Heath 10 Mile race and the demanding 2026 Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend challenge. The 2026 Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend is a unique three-day running event held across the Sussex countryside. It features multi-terrain races in East Grinstead, Haywards…

Eighteen members of Lewes Athletic Club took on the demanding 2026 Martello Half Marathon in Seaford on Sunday, 19th April. Here they delivered an impressive set of performances across the field on a bright and sunny spring day. The race, known for its testing single-lap route, features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Runners tackled undulating South Downs trails, a climb towards Firle Beacon, before…

Members of Lewes Athletic Club delivered an outstanding set of performances at the Brighton Marathon Weekend, with 13 runners completing the marathon and a further 17 taking part in the 10K event. Starting at Preston Park in Brighton, the marathon runners tackled a scenic yet demanding course. It wound through the city centre, swept along clifftop coastal roads, and passed iconic landmarks including Brighton Pier,…

Eight members of Lewes Athletic Club (LAC) delivered an outstanding set of performances at the Centurion Running 2026 South Downs Way 50 on Saturday, 11th April 2026. They tackled one of the UK’s most scenic and challenging ultra-distance events. The 50-mile point-to-point race, now in its 14th year, runs from Worthing to Eastbourne along the South Downs Way. It features approximately 5,700 feet of climbing…

Lewes Athletic Club is proud to have helped fund new nasoendoscopes for use by medical staff at Lewes Victoria Hospital. These specialist devices enable clinicians to examine patients’ nasal passages and throats more efficiently and comfortably, improving both diagnosis and the patient experience. The project was made possible with funds raised from the Lewes Downland Santa Run. This collaboration with the Friends of Lewes Victoria…