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Congratulations to All Who Took Part in the 2024 Lewes Downland 5 and 10-Mile Races!
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 at Landport Bottom Meadow to the north of the historic town of Lewes, and taking in picturesque trails around Black Cap on the South Downs. We hope you enjoyed the event!
A special shout-out goes to our very own Euan Baker, who clinched first place in the 5-mile race with an impressive two-minute lead. Well done, Euan!
In the ladies’ 5-mile race, Rhian Davies claimed the top spot, with Emily Hague and Beth Hancock close behind, finishing second and third, respectively. Fantastic work, ladies!
The Downland 10-mile race brought more success for Lewes Athletics Club, with our men’s team finishing 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Congratulations to George Stewart, Toby Meanwell, Ben Pepler, and Tom Marchant for an incredible team victory!
You can find the full list of the 5 mile race results here.
And the 10 mile race results here.
We must express our gratitude to our superb Race Director Gerard Dummett along with our wonderful volunteers. From baking scrumptious cakes to marshalling on Blackcap, your contribution made the Downland Races truly special. We couldn’t have done it without you:
Helen Bowman, Ellen Brookes, John Coleman, Tony D Deacon, Richard Docwra, Heather Edwards, Robert Gerardo, Jay Goulden, Anne Hagan, Gillian Holmes, Jane Holford, Ben Hodgson, Julia Hilder, Elizabeth Hilton, Adrian Thompson, Ellie King, Peter Kennedy, Ellie King, Tim Monson, Pete Miller, Sally Norris, Mark Pappenheim, David Prince-Iles, Lauren Puttock-Brown, Claire Raitt, Sarah Robinson, Helen Sida, Paul Wafer, Nick Williams, Ruth Wray, Toby Wolpe, Claire Watson, Philip Westbury, Libby West, Jeremy Wainwright, Lee Woodgate, Fran Witt
Finally, we’d like to thank Cliffe Bonfire Society for marshalling and manning the carpark, GLS Medical Services for providing First Aid services and The Outdoor Shop for sponsoring the event.
This celebratory and fun-filled weekend was a testament to the community spirit that defines Lewes Athletic Club. Here’s to many more years of camaraderie, competition, and celebration!
Want to take part in the next Sussex Grand Prix event?
The Lewes Downland 10 Mile race is a Sussex Grand Prix fixture . The next event is the Hove Prom 10k. It takes place on Sunday 20th October. Follow this link for more details and how to sign up.
Want to improve you trail running performance with Lewes AC?
Lewes AC offers various training sessions to help boost your performance at trail and road 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.