Rye Summer Classic Series

MAY
8
2026
Kick off the Rye Summer series at The Point, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with flat, fast tarmac 10k and 5k routes and a fun 1k junior run. Enjoy bespoke finisher medals, scenic coastal views and the chance for quick times in this five race summer series.
10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Rye Summer 10k & 5k Series: Race One is the first of five races held at The Point, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve in Rye, East Sussex. The reserve includes interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons. The course surface is tarmac and described as flat; organisers note it can be windy and that quick times are possible in favourable conditions. The event includes bespoke medals for the 10k and 5k, a finisher medal for the Junior run, and trophies.

Distances

  • 10k
  • 5k
  • 1k Junior run

Series, entry and fees

This race is part of a five-race series held in May, June, July, August and September. Series entry options include a t-shirt and cover multiple race dates. Series prices listed for 2026 include an affiliated and unaffiliated band for 10k, 5k and Junior options; on-the-day single race entry fees (subject to availability) are: 10k £25, 5k £20, Junior Run £7. The 5k entry is open to entrants aged 11 and over on the race date, and the 10k is open to entrants aged 15 and over on the race date. Event information is sent to registered entrants before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

10 km
Rye Summer Series 10k, May
5 km
Rye Summer Series 5k, May
Rye Summer Series Junior Run, May