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Members of Lewes Athletic Club delivered outstanding performances across both distances of the challenging UltraLtd 50k and 100k ultramarathons, held on Sunday 25th May along the iconic South Downs Way. The scenic but punishing courses finished in Eastbourne, with the final stretch taking runners over Beachy Head, combining stunning views with demanding uphill sections: 3,500ft of climbing in the 50k and a gruelling 8,000ft in…

Join us on Tuesday 20th May, for a special evening at the Lewes track as our athletes participate in the Lewes Athletic Club Academy Championship — a celebration of everything they’ve learned and accomplished this year in Academy and Specialist training! This event replaces regular Academy training on the night. It is open to all athletes who train on Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays and those in…

It is with much sadness that we have to write these words to let you know that Graham Shuttleworth a long time member of Lewes AC has died after a very short illness. Graham was admitted to a hospital in Nottingham on Easter Monday and scans the next day revealed he had incurable pancreatic cancer. Eleven days later, after making a very rapid decline his…

Ten members of Lewes Athletic Club took to the streets of the capital on Sunday, 27th April, joining a record-breaking 56,640 finishers in the 2025 London Marathon, the highest number of finishers ever recorded at any marathon globally. Across several age categories, Lewes AC’s runners rose to the challenge, delivering strong performances despite the 22°C (72°F) heat, making this the fourth hottest London Marathon on…

Lewes Athletic Club welcomed hundreds of runners and families to its all-weather track behind the Wave Leisure Centre in Lewes this Easter Monday for its annual West Sussex Fun Run League (WSFRL) event. The event took place under ideal spring conditions: cool, calm, and wind-free. It featured three races: the 10K Easter Run for over-17s, a One-Mile Fun Run for juniors, and a crowd-favourite Toddler…

Lewes Athletic Club’s Pole Vault Group has solidified its status as the UK’s leading vaulting hub following a triumphant indoor season that saw its athletes deliver record-breaking performances. Drawing talent from across Sussex, including Lewes, Brighton, Hastings, Crawley, Worthing, and Haywards Heath, the group celebrated a standout year marked by multiple national titles and an impressive presence at major competitions. By the close of the…

Young athletes from Lewes Athletic Club delivered an impressive performance at the English Race Walk Championships held in Northampton on Saturday April 12th, bringing home strong results and retaining a coveted team title. On a warm afternoon, brothers Seth and Thomas Muddle led the Lewes AC charge in the Under-15 category, ensuring the club retained the prestigious Under-15 Team Trophy, a feat not achieved by…

Lewes Athletic Club was out in force this past Sunday, with a strong contingent of runners participating in the 2025 Brighton Marathon Weekend. With outstanding performances across the marathon and 10k events, club members showcased their passion for running, endurance and team spirit. Leading the charge in the marathon was Flaminia Gold, who secured 2nd place overall—a tremendous result in a highly competitive field. Other…

Lewes Athletic Club (Lewes AC) proudly took on the challenge of the 2025 Moyleman Marathon, a beloved grassroots event and key fixture in the local running calendar that remembers Lewes running legend Chris Moyle. The marathon and two-person relay, entirely organised by volunteers and known for its camaraderie, features 26 miles of stunning yet demanding South Downs terrain, incorporating around 1000m of climbing and summiting…

Lewes Athletic Club (Lewes AC) has triumphed in the 2024/2025 East Sussex Sunday Cross Country League (ESSCCL), securing the prestigious Team Trophy in a challenging and thrilling five-mile season finale at Pett. Despite the final race clashing with the popular Lewes Moyleman Marathon, Lewes AC managed to field a determined team and deliver a strong performance to clinch the title. Several standout individual performances bolstered…