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Lewes Athletic Club marked 40 years of training athletes to compete at the highest levels at a celebratory Gala Dinner in October that drew over 200 members from past and present. In a speech that received a standing ovation, Club founder and outgoing Chair Pete Masters paid tribute to those who supported the Club. He underscored the pivotal role of fundraising in the Club’s growth….

Lewes Athletic Club is delighted to announce that Dave Leach, the club’s long-time Endurance Coach and club member, has been appointed President of The Sussex Athletics Association. Members made his appointment official at the Annual General Meeting of the Association on Friday, 18th October. Dave Leach succeeds Phil Baker from the Chichester club in this prestigious role. Reflecting on the transition, the Sussex Athletics Association…

A huge congratulations to all Lewes Athletic Club members who joined us to celebrate our Club’s 40th anniversary at a fantastic party and then hit the ground running the next morning for the Lewes Downland 5 and 10-Mile Races! Also, to all the running clubs and members of the public who took part in this annual scenic trail run and Sussex Grand Prix fixture starting…

Date: Saturday 21st September 2024 Location: Rushmore Arena, Aldershot Report by: Sally Norris Lewes Athletic Club participated in the 2024 SEAA Championships (South of England Athletics Association Road Relay Championships) at the Rushmore Arena in Aldershot. The venue, part of the Ministry of Defence training estate, offered runners a fantastic, undulating course with plenty of opportunities for spectators to cheer them on. Team Lewes Lewes…

The Rye Ancient Trails race, set against the beautiful backdrop of East Sussex, attracted three runners from Lewes Athletic Club this year: Amar Saggar, Sarah Robinson, and Libby West. Sarah and Libby tackled the 30k route, while Amar took on the 15k challenge. Here’s a look at their experiences from the event. A Race Day with Friends Having Sarah and Libby at the race made…

Date: Saturday 5th October Time: 7 pm: Venue: Priory School, Mountfield Road, Lewes We invite members, partners and friends to join us in an event to celebrate our Club’s 40th Anniversary and to honour the contributions of Pete Masters, who is stepping down as Chair. Festivities will kick off with drinks and a buffet dinner with various vegetarian and vegan options. During the evening, we’ll…

Sunday 8th September 2024: A team of six from LAC participated in the 2024 Tilgate 5-Mile race, part of the West Sussex Fun Run League (WSFRL) and hosted by the Saints and Sinners Crawley Running Club. The picturesque undulating 5-mile route led our runners through Tilgate Forest, winding beneath a canopy of mixed conifers and broadleaf trees. The race provided a multi-sensory experience encompassing soft…

Congratulations to new club member Harry Letton for winning the 2024 Lewes Athletics Club Masters Mantell Challenge! Harry not only crossed the finish line first but finished 6 minutes and 12 seconds faster than his predicted time —a fantastic achievement. Hats off to Peter Miller. He came second and finished 3 minutes and 50 seconds faster than his predicted time. On his win, Harry said:…

Date: Friday, 6th September Time: From 7:00 PM Location: Lewes Rugby Club, Kingston Road, Lewes, BN7 3NB We are excited to invite all members to the Lewes Athletics Club Annual General Meeting (AGM). Your presence is highly valued as we discuss important updates and plans for the future of our club. AGM Agenda: Chair’s Report Treasurer’s Report Committee Nominations CIO Status Overview and the Future…

Congratulations to LAC’s Ava James for her outstanding performance representing Team GB at the 2024 European Athletics U18 Championships in Slovakia. The 2024 European Athletics U18 Championships, the fourth edition of this biennial event, showcased the continent’s top young athletes aged fifteen to seventeen. Held at the Národný Atletický Štadión in Banská Bystrica from July 18 to 21, the competition brought together future stars of…