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Rye 10 & 5 Mile

location_city Rye, East Sussex

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calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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About the Event

Tackle a classic rural challenge at the Rye 10 & 5 Mile race on Sunday, May 17, 2026, set in the beautiful East Sussex countryside near the historic town of Rye. This community-focused event offers a choice of two challenging and scenic road races on the quiet, winding country lanes that surround the pretty village of Peasmarsh. The rolling, hilly course provides a genuine test of strength and endurance, rewarding runners with picturesque views and fantastic local support along the route. Organized in partnership with the Peasmarsh Memorial Hall Committee, the event carries a special purpose, with all proceeds helping to raise vital funds for the village hall. From the ample free parking at the start to the bespoke finisher's medal and free professional race photographs, the organization by Nice Work ensures a smooth, friendly, and rewarding experience. It's the perfect event for runners seeking a traditional, well-supported race that combines a tough physical challenge with the warmth of a local village fete. Whether you take on the 10-mile or opt for the slightly shorter 5-mile route, you'll be part of a community celebration of running in one of the South East's most charming settings.

Races Offered

Rye 10 Mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

10:00

Rye 5 Mile

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 8K

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

10:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Rye, East Sussex.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 9.4° / 16.1°
wb_sunny 6.6° / 13.4°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 14.6 /
water_drop 81.5%

About Rye, East Sussex

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Rye is a town and civil parish in the Rother district of East Sussex, England, two miles from the English Channel at the confluence of three rivers: the Rother, the Tillingham and the Brede. In the mid-twelfth century, it was an important member of the mediaeval Cinque Ports confederation, it was at the head of an embayment of the English Channel, and almost entirely surrounded by the sea. Over the subsequent centuries, the coastline has moved further away due to a combination of natural silting up from storm damage, changes in the flow of the River Rother, and tidal changes, along with deliberate land reclamation from the sea.

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