Seventeen from Lewes AC take on trails in Weald Challenge Half Marathon

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 the testing terrain, the Lewes AC team delivered impressive performances.

Gina Wilkinson led the club's results and claimed the impressive title of first woman overall, finishing in an outstanding 1:41:02 and securing 15th place overall. Just ahead of her was Richard Docwra, finishing 14th overall at 1:40:58, placing 4th in his age category.

Another notable performance came from Sarah Robinson, who finished in 2:16:22, claiming first place in the V60 category, underlining Lewes AC's strong representation across the age spectrum.

Philip Westbury, Chair of Lewes AC, praised the club's turnout and performances: "We're incredibly proud of all our runners who participated in the Weald Challenge. Trail events like this test strength and ability to adapt to changing terrain, and our members showed both in abundance. It's fantastic to see such strong individual performances across the age categories and even better to see so many club members enjoying the day together."