Easter Fun Run
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Lewes AC Easter Fun Runs
The 2026 event will take place on Monday the 6th April 2026
The Lewes Athletic Club Easter Fun Runs are held every Easter Monday as part of the West Sussex Fun Run League.
Held at and from the Lewes Athletic Club track at Wave Leisure Centre, Mountfield Road, Lewes, there are three events: The toddlers’ trot, a 400m (one lap)race around the track for small children (aided by their parents and carers if need be), a 1 mile race for juniors and a 10km race (for over-17s only).
Location
The fun runs are held at and from the Wave Leisure Centre on Mountfield Road, Lewes BN7 2XG.
The track entrance is to the rear of the Leisure Centre through the car park, rather than through the main reception of the leisure centre There will be signs directing competitors and spectators to the back of the building, to the track and the entrance to the sports hall that will be used.
Refreshments, bag drop and toilets are available. Given our sustainability drive, please bring your own reusable cup.
Registration: 10k and 1 mile races
The deadline for all advance registrations is 5:30pm Monday 30th March
On the day registrations will be available for the 10k race only for £15 [tbc]
The one mile race is for juniors in WSFRL affiliated clubs only and by advance registration ONLY
To register:
(1) If you are a Lewes AC member then register using our JoinIn events page
Fees are £7 for the 10k race and £1 for the 1 mile race
(2) If you are a member of another WSFRL affiliated club, then register via your WSFRL club rep as for other league races
Fees are £7 for the 10k race and £1 for the 1 mile race
(3) For all other runners, you can register via Sportsystems for the 10k race using.this link [link to be added]
Fee is £10
Registration: Toddlers Trot
No registration and free to enter. Just turn up at the start line.
Please note: Numbers for the pre-registered athletes will not be sent by post; numbers and timing chips should be collected from the registration desks on the day. Please leave plenty of time to pick up your number and warm-up.
Timing
9am to 10.30am Race numbers available to collect from desks in Sports Hall
10.00am Toddler’s Trot
10.15am One mile race for juniors
10.45am 10k race
Race details
The Toddler’s Trot is one lap (400m) around the track.
The 1 mile junior race (for those aged under 15 on the day) starts on the track, takes a half-mile detour out through the Priory School grounds and Ham Lane, and finishes back on the track.
The 10k race (for those aged 17 or over on the day) starts from the running track, leaves the track area, and finishes back at the running track. The course is multi-terrain and almost completely traffic-free using tracks and footpaths to the south of Lewes. It is well-signed and marshalled.
Parking
Parking is free but limited, so please car share, if at all possible. We have two car parks, all owned by the local college, on or just off Mountfield Road (but do not park in the leisure centre please).
We will have marshals to direct drivers but the car parks do fill up quickly and once they are full, you will have to find alternative parking, which can be difficult (and expensive) in Lewes. Please respect local residents and please remember that the marshals are volunteers and runners too and if the car parks are full when you arrive, it is not their fault!
The car parks will be locked at 1pm – after that time, you won’t be able to get your car out. If you are planning to spend more time in Lewes, consider moving your car beforehand.
Instead of driving, why not come by train or bus?
The train station is a 5 minute walk from the leisure centre; the bus station is about a 10 to 15 minutes walk.
Please direct any queries to easter@lewesac.co.uk