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Toby Wolpe: In memoriam

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Toby Wolpe. Toby has been a long-time member of our club, joining in the early days of the club’s formation in the late 1980s. Toby was a fantastic runner, and his preferred discipline was 800m, running this distance competitively over the years. In recent years, Toby competed for Lewes in many cross-country races and…

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International race walkers conquer 100 miles at Lewes track

Lewes was the proud stage for a world-class test of endurance on 16th August, as Lewes Athletic Club welcomed athletes from across Europe to the UK Race Walking Association’s National 100 Miles Race Walk Championship at the Lewes Athletics Track. The event marked two historic milestones: the 125th Anniversary of Surrey Walking Club and the 100th 100-Mile Championship organised by the Centurions 1911, the body…

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Lewes AC set to host prestigious National 100 Mile Race Walking Championship

Final preparations are underway for one of the UK’s most enduring and unique athletic challenges, the Race Walking Association National 100 Mile Championship, to be held at Lewes Athletics Track from Noon on Saturday, 16th August. The 24-hour event will feature 39 competitors attempting to walk 100 miles within the allotted time, a feat that defines membership in the elite group known as Centurions. Among…

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Centenary National 100-Mile Race Walk Championship to Take Place in Lewes this August

On the weekend of 16–17 August, the English Race Walking Association will host its National 100 Miles Race Walk Championship at Lewes Athletics Track. This prestigious event marks the 100th edition of the 100-mile race walk since it began in 1911, and it coincides with the 125th anniversary of the promoting organisation, Surrey Walking Club. The race, hosted by Lewes Athletic Club, begins at noon…

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Lewes Athletic Club Celebrates End of Year with 2025 Summer Party Sports Day

Lewes Athletic Club’s senior members wrapped up an action-packed 2024/2025 season with a joyful Summer Sports Day celebration at the Lewes Track on Thursday, 3rd July, bringing the club’s vibrant community together to toast a successful year. Early evening sunshine provided the perfect setting for an old-school Sports Day with a twist. Club members teamed up for fiercely competitive (and hilariously chaotic) rounds of the…

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Lewes AC Trio Earn England Athletics Masters Call-Up for Great North 10K

We’re excited to announce that three of our outstanding Masters athletes, Emily Anderson, Rachel Hillman, and Karin Divall, coached by LAC Endurance Coach Dave Leach have been selected to represent England Athletics at the prestigious AJ Bell Great North 10 K in Gateshead this July. Emily Anderson and Rachel Hillman will don the England vest in the Women’s 35–39 (V35) age category, while Karin Divall will compete…

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Thomas Roach Selected for GB & NI Ultra Short Trail Team for 2025 World Championships

We’re excited to share some trail-running news. British Athletics has again selected Lewes AC’s Thomas Roach to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2025 World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Canfranc, Spain! The Championships take place between 25th and 28th September and will see the world’s best mountain and trail runners compete across various gruelling events. As a GB & NI Short…

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Gemma Tutton Selected for GB & NI Squad at European Team Championships

Lewes AC is delighted to share the exciting news that British Athletics has selected our very own Gemma Tutton to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2025 European Athletics Team Championships in Madrid, Spain. Gemma, coached by Richard Pilling, will make her senior international debut in the pole vault, kicking off the competition on Thursday, 26 June, in a spectacular setting in front…

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Official Lewes Athletic Club Kit – Now Available Through Intersport

We’re excited to announce a brand-new partnership with Intersport, our local, independent, and highly knowledgeable sports retailer. Based in the community, Intersport is now the official supplier of Lewes Athletic Club kit. Shop the Collection Online Visit our dedicated club webshop here: 👉 Lewes AC Kit Shop You can order online for home delivery or in-store collection. Intersport also stocks selected items in-store if you’d…

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Seventeen from Lewes AC Take on the Trails in Weald Challenge Half Marathon

Seventeen Lewes Athletic Club members took to the Sussex countryside’s scenic trails to compete in the Weald Challenge Half Marathon, a popular event that follows parts of the Wealdway and Vanguard Way through rolling hills, irregularly shaped fields and ancient woodlands. The event, known for its inclusive and relaxed atmosphere, offers a generous five-hour time limit, making it ideal for runners of all levels. Despite…

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