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4.6

(185)

Nice Work

Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k

Name: Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k
Start: 2026-09-13
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Rye, East Sussex, UK
Rating: 4.58

Location

Rye, East Sussex, UK

Date

13th September '26

2 Entry Options

15K

30K

Rating Highlights

4.88 /5

Supporting Staff

4.87 /5

Pre-event communication

4.81 /5

Event Logistics

Rating Overview

All Time Average

4.58

2025 Average

4.55

Rating Breakdown

Pre-event communication

4.87

Event Logistics

4.81

Supporting Staff

4.88

Event Safety

4.72

Course Navigation

4.75

Course Congestion

3.42

Aid Stations

4.68

Swag

4.66

Sustainability

4.37

Finish Area

4.54

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Features & Characteristics

Degree of Challenge

Somewhat challenging

45% of reviews

Atmosphere

Small & Intimate

81% of reviews

Location

Remote Nature

59% of reviews

Running

Undulating - Mixed

73% of reviews

Awards & Accolades

Racecheck Bronze Award - 2025

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Frequently asked questions

When is Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k?

The next edition of Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k takes place on 13 September 2026.

Where does Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k take place?

Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k takes place in Rye, East Sussex, UK.

What distances does Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k offer?

Entry options include: 15K, 30K.

How is Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k rated by runners?

Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k has an average rating of 4.58 out of 5 from 185 verified participant reviews on Racecheck.

What is Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k like?

Based on participant reviews, runners describe it as: Somewhat challenging (45% of reviews), Small & Intimate (81% of reviews), Remote Nature (59% of reviews), Undulating - Mixed (73% of reviews).

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4.6

(185)

Tom B.

5.0

· 2025 30K ·

Great event and beautiful course. A must-do for any serious athlete!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect review, Tom. We can't wait to welcome you back next year!

Joshua P.

4.6

· 2025 30K ·

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a wonderful review, Joshua. We can't wait to welcome you back next year. We do provide jaffa cakes on the finish line and hope you manage to secure some next time!

Roberto P.

5.0

· 2025 15K ·

Best trail race out there! Incredible course, amazing support, superb pre and post race communication from NiceWork, breathtaking views, and fantastic vibes. The medal was the perfect finish to a top-notch event. In summary; 10 out of 10 a true 5-star event, well deserved. I can’...

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect review, Roberto. We are proud to host yet another year of the spectacular Rye Ancient Trails - the medal really is amazing! We can't wait to welcome you back next year.

Kirsten H.

5.0

· 2025 30K ·

The Marshalls and people running the event were amazing and had great energy supporting throughout the run

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect review, Kirsten. The marshals and volunteers really are the unsung heroes! We can't wait to welcome you back next year.

Annette C.

4.8

· 2025 15K ·

Amazing course and support, everything was top-notch. Can’t wait to race again next year!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, Annette. We are glad you enjoyed it as much as we did and we can't wait to welcome you back next year!

Oscar P.

4.8

· 2025 30K ·

A brilliant race. Well organised, and fun all the way. The marshalls were in all the right places, and were all engaged and making it an enjoyable race. Aid stations were plentiful, and had just the right things to keep us going. There were bottlenecks on the course, but I'm not sure any improvements to be made her; it's just the nature of running through the countryside! Lastly, there was an issue with hornets, and I really feel for the team dealing with this. They handled it very well, and I can only imagine how difficult it was to manage. I'll be doing this one again for sure! Please consider a 50k route, that would really make me happy :)

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Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We are thrilled to hear you had such an enjoyable experience. As you mentioned, the course bottleneck is part of the charm and challenge of running through the countryside and we really appreciate your understanding in relation to this. The hornet situation was certainly unexpected and we are thankful you acknowledge the efforts from the Nice Work team whilst dealing with this matter - our runner's safety is always our top priority. We will definitely take your suggestion of a 50k route into consideration and we are delighted to welcome you back next year!

Lasse N.

4.6

· 2025 15K ·

The course was perfectly marked, and the entire event was flawlessly managed. Highly recommended!

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Thank you Lasse - we can't wait to welcome you back next year!

Loo B.

4.6

· 2025 15K ·

Well organised and amazing marshals

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Loo - the marshals really are amazing!

Rhys M.

5.0

· 2025 30K ·

Beautiful course, really good vibes

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Thank you for leaving us a perfect review, Rhys - we can't wait to welcome you back next year.

Hao L.

5.0

· 2025 30K ·

Absolutely fantastic event with seamless organisation!

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us a perfect review, Hao. We look forward to welcoming you back next year!

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Rye Ancient Trails 30k & 15k