Claire Hawes
24 December, 2024
News

Lewes Downland Santa Run raises over £2000 for Lewes Victoria Hospital

The Lewes Downland Santa Run, organised for the first time by Lewes Athletic Club, brought festive cheer and community spirit to Lewes, raising over £2000 for the Lewes Victoria Hospital.

Lewes Mayor Imogen Makepeace, Lewes Athletic Club Chair Philip Westbury and Father Christmas start the Lewes Downland Santa Run

One hundred eighty-eight runners donned Santa hats and festive attire to participate in the event, braving freezing winds on their outward routes over the beautiful Lewes Downs to Ditchling and enjoying the winter sun on their return.

Participants chose to run 5k, 10k, or 15k distances. Charlotte Nash and the Rock Choir provided musical entertainment. "Father Christmas", Michael Palmer started the race with an enthusiastic "Ho Ho Go!"