Thursday 26th June 2025

The Out Of The Blue 10k & 5k offers the rare opportunity to run in the unique setting of Ashburnham Place 🌲, near Battle. The multi-terrain route takes runners through some of the beautiful 220 acre grounds which are both scenic and rich in wildlife 🐿️.  Part of the grounds have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of its valuable flora and fauna 🌸

The Out Of The Blue 🩵 event is a fund-raising body established in memory of Will Beckett who sadly took his own life at Beachy Head in January 2013, at the age of 42. The tragedy came as an incredible shock for his family and friends – it simply came ‘Out Of The Blue’.  The event aims to raise funds for four amazing charities which helped Will’s family and friends following his passing . The charities are Winston’s Wish, Dragonflies, CALM and the Beachy Head Chaplaincy Team.

Out of the Blue 💙raises money to support these charities with every step, so that they can continue to help others.

With a children’s race, a fun run, a 5K and a 10K almost 500 people gathered on a beautiful ☀️, warm, Thursday evening to take part.

Running for the Harriers in the 5K saw Finley Greck ⭐first Harrier home in 28:52, with Nemo 🐠 first female Harrier over the line in 30:06 and Nikki WS 31:35.

Running for the Harriers in the 10K race saw Captain Bartz finish first Harrier home 43:10, David Woollard 🏎️ 43:58, Mick Husarz 🏃🏽 46:44, Ryan West 🏃🏻‍♂️ 48:17, Steph Bassett 🧁 55:40, Cathy Gilling 🥿 1:13:01, Sophie Forbes 🌺 1:14:28 and Wendy Quinn🌷 1:14:28

Congratulations to Captain Bartz who finished first in age 🥇 and to all who ran. Superb performances all round 🌟

A BIG shout out to Nikki’s mum, Jenny Pascoe who at the young age of 80 crossed the 5K finish in 53:08 and winning her age category 🏆 and to Ryan’s wife Becky who finished the 10K in 1:07:30 🩷…..two more amazing ladies 🤩 🙌

Great work team 🖤♥️ on a fabulous evening for so many worthwhile causes 💙🩵