Rye Summer 10k & 5k Series, Race Two

About the Event

The Rye Summer 10k & 5k Series: Race Two will take place on Friday, June 5, 2026, at 6:30 PM at The Point, Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7TU. The event offers a 10 km run, a 5 km run, and a 1 km Junior Run (non‑chip timed). The course is on tarmac, flat, and fast, crossing a mosaic of shingle ridges, saltmarsh, reed‑beds, and saline lagoons. Conditions can be windy, but fast times are possible.

Distance	Start Time	Surface	Timing	Inclusions	Notes
10 km --	18:30 --	Tarmac, flat --	Chip timed --	Bespoke medal, trophies/prizes for leading runners --	On‑the‑day entry available subject to availability --
5 km --	18:30 --	Tarmac, flat --	Chip timed --	Bespoke medal, trophies/prizes for leading runners --	On‑the‑day entry available subject to availability --
1 km Junior Run --	To be confirmed --	Tarmac --	Not chip timed --	Bespoke medal --	Junior only --

All participants must follow event rules as provided by the organizer. The Rye Summer Classic Series provides a unique opportunity to run through one of Britain’s most treasured conservation sites. The atmosphere is friendly and ideal for both beginners and experienced runners. Series entries include a T‑shirt; individual entries do not include a T‑shirt.

Full series dates: May 8, June 5, July 10, August 7, September 4, 2026. The full series can only be booked before the May race takes place.
On‑the‑day entry fees are listed; prices are not displayed in this description per your instruction, but the page shows £25 for 10k, £20 for 5k, £7 for Junior Run.
Event information is sent to all registered entrants prior to race day.
Route maps and GPX files are available for download on the event website.
Contact: Nice Work at [email protected] or 01797 229955.

The race takes place at Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, covering a stunning coastal landscape. The course is flat and fast, though wind on the reserve can affect conditions. Trophies and prizes are awarded to leading runners. All finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Reviews: overall rating 4.6/5 based on 14 reviews.
Privacy policy, terms & conditions, and a newsletter subscription are available on the event website.
No specific cut‑off time or age restrictions (beyond Junior Run being for younger participants) are listed in the visible text.
The event is part of the Nice Work Passport series.

Race Two of the Rye Summer 10k & 5k Series on June 5, 2026, offers flat, fast tarmac racing through Rye Harbour Nature Reserve with a 10k, 5k, and junior run, bespoke medals, and a friendly atmosphere for beginners and experienced runners alike.

Races Offered

Rye Series Junior Run, June

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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18:30

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£7.00

10k

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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19:00

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£22.00

5k

Jun 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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19:00

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£16.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for June in Rye Harbour.

thermostat Temperature

12.2° / 20.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.2° / 18.5°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

13h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

14.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.6)

humidity_mid Humidity

75.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

04:43

nightlight Sunset

21:10

About Rye Harbour

Learn more about the host city, Rye Harbour.

Rye Harbour is a village located on the East Sussex coast in southeast England, near the estuary of the River Rother: it is part of the civil parish of Icklesham and the Rother district. Rye Harbour is located some two miles (3.2 km) downstream of the town of Rye.