Rye Summer Classic Series

Nice Work

From Nice Work

5.0 · 1 review
Friday 6th September 2024 Past event
18:30
Rye, Rye Harbour
£7.68–£15.04 · 2 races
5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Rye Summer Classic Series, hosted by Nice Work! On Friday, September 6, 2024, join us in the picturesque Rye Harbour, East Sussex, for an unforgettable day of racing through the stunning Rye Harbour Nature Reserve. This spectacular event features a flat, out-and-back promenade route that caters to runners of all levels, offering both a 10K and a 5K option.

As one of Britain’s most significant conservation sites, the picturesque landscape includes interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarshes, and saline lagoons, making it a breathtaking backdrop for your race. All finishers will receive a bespoke medal, with exciting trophies and prizes for the top male and female competitors as well as age group winners. Plus, join the full series for a chance to earn a coveted technical race t-shirt! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to race, explore, and enjoy the beauty of Rye Harbour while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Sign up today and be part of the excitement!

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5.0

1 review

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Penny Stephens Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 2 years ago

Friendly, welcoming and very well organised. Thank you :)

Races

  • Children's Race (September)

    18:30

    £7.68

    Entries closed
  • 5k (September)

    19:00

    £15.04

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Back by popular demand in 2024, our stunning Rye Summer racing extravaganza returns for a three-race series through the Rye Harbour Nature Reserve; breathtaking at every turn and completely unforgettable. 

This is a Nice Work race
This means that this is an original Nice Work race, fully hosted and organised by us.

Event Overview:
The event takes place within the stunning Rye Harbour Nature Reserve, one of Britain’s most important conservation sites. The race is a chance to see the rare coastal landscape, covering a mosaic of interlocking shingle ridges, saltmarsh, intertidal grazing, reed-beds and saline lagoons.  The race is ideal for beginners and experienced runners alike.

Course Details:
The race is a flat, out and back promenade route and it is an accurately measured 10K /5K course. The surface is concrete throughout.  

Route Map:
You can view the route maps below. You'll be able to download the route in different formats including GPX.

10K

5K

Available Races/Distances:
10K / 5K / 1K Sprint Children's race
Series Entry / Children's Series Entry

Full list of dates in this series:
Please note, that our 2024 dates are currently provisional and may be subject to change but they typically take place on the first Friday of each month that the series runs for. We will notify anyone with an entry as soon as the date has been confirmed. 
5th July 10K (date tbc)
02nd August 10K (date tbc)
06th September 5K (date tbc)

Prizes:
Bespoke medal for all finishers.
Prizes/trophies for 1st, 2nd & 3rd male and female winners.
Prizes/trophies for 1st male and female age group catogories.
Prizes/trophies for 1st male and female affiliated team (three to count)

Series points are based on the results of all 3 races combined. 
The series winner receives a free entry into the 2025 Rye Summer Series.
Those who come second and third in the series rankings receive a bespoke trophy for their placing. 

Enter the whole series and receive a technical race t-shirt at the final race of the series.
Please note, you will only receive a t-shirt if you purchase a series entry; they will not be given for 3 individual entries.

Event information will be sent to all registered entrants prior to race-day.

Location

The Point, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TU

The Point, Rye Harbour, Rye TN31 7TU, UK

Nice Work

Nice Work

Nice Work was established in 1989, then a small family business started with organising the Beckley 10k. The organisation grew with the popularity of running events to the company it is today. Based in Rye, East Sussex we deliver over 200 events year, attracting more than 50,000 entries. We are experts in Race Management. We understand consumer needs and use this information to develop, optimise and enhance the race experience. We are known for our friendly events and creating an inclusive environment for participants of all backgrounds and abilities. We cheer on those crossing the finishing mats at the end of the race as loudly as the lead athletes. Events Of All Sizes And Abilities... We offer everything from small community events to large scale events many in partnership.

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