Trail Running

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…

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…

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…