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Lewes AC’s Karin Divall clinches V65 first place at 2025 Hastings 5 Miles
Lewes Athletic Club member Karin Divall delivered a standout performance on Sunday, 1st June, by claiming first place in the V65 category at the 2025 Hastings 5-Mile race, the fourth fixture of the Sussex Road Racing Grand Prix (SGP).
Held along the scenic Hastings seafront, the event featured a fast, flat, and accurately measured 5-mile course—ideal conditions for competitive racing.
“We are incredibly proud of Karin for her exceptional achievement at Hastings,” said Philip Westbury, Chair of Lewes AC. “Her strong and determined run and positive spirit exemplify the ethos of our club. Karin’s V65 victory inspires Lewes AC members, young and veteran alike, to pursue personal achievement, fitness and fun.”
Since its founding in 1985 by Ron Grover and Carol Wilson of Arena 80, The Sussex Grand Prix has been a cornerstone of the regional road running scene, with events including Lewes AC’s downland 10-mile race, held across East and West Sussex from March through November.
Three Lewes AC runners participated in Sunday’s race. Karin Divall’s success adds to Lewes AC’s growing list of achievements and reinforces its reputation for fostering running across all age categories.
Want to Improve Your Running Performance with Lewes AC?
Lewes AC offers various training sessions to help boost your performance at road and trail running events:
- Strength and Conditioning: Join Toby on Monday nights to improve core strength and stability. Sign up here.
- Track Sessions: Fine-tune your technique, pacing, and endurance on Thursday evenings, or try beginner track sessions on Saturday mornings. Sign up here.