Liz Lumber & Sue Fry
Who We Are
Sue’s & Liz’s runs events journey began when they set up the Eastbourne junior parkrun in 2018 to encourage children aged 4-14 to become active. Their legacy continues as every Sunday, children head to the seafront to take on the 2k challenge with the motto ‘It’s a run not a race with a smile on your face!’ At the time of the launch, their son Fin was only 8, and since participating in junior parkrun, his running journey has blossomed and he is now a county and South–East standard athlete.
As well as the flying Fin, Sue, and Liz are members of Eastbourne Rovers athletics club and are well-established runners. They have competed to county-level standards as well as cropping up regularly at parkrun, road races, and cross countries.
By day Sue is a sports massage therapist & qualified pt; she also spends much of her free time as an athletics coach for Eastbourne Rovers. Liz works for Alstom as Head of Operations for Depot Drivers. In addition to their busy lives, Sue and Liz took on the challenge to set up the Eastbourne 10k in 2018 & have raised money for many charities including the Eastbourne Sea Cadets, St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Aspens & Matthew 25 Mission.
why do they do it?
Liz says “Eastbourne is a natural host for runners so let’s continue to use it to its full potential and give our local runners something to shout about. I have been a runner for thirty-plus years and still have that motivation to carry on for as long as I can. It’s an honour to be part of the Eastbourne Runs and I hope that our positive ethos shines onto our entrants so they keep coming back for more!”
Sue says “Our intention is, and will continue to be, to put on events to encourage people of all ages and abilities to keep fit and active whilst raising money for deserving charities”
FUNDRAISING
Hosting the first running event in 2018, Sue, Liz & the Eastbourne Runs team have raised money for various charities, whilst organising running events for everyone to enjoy.
The Eastbourne Half Marathon’s locally chosen charity for 2025 was once again St Wilfrid’s Hospice, a vital organisation providing specialist end-of-life care and support to patients and their families across the community. Thanks to the generosity of our runners, supporters, and donors, Eastbourne Runs were proud to raise £4,610 for St Wilfrid’s Hospice this year.
For 2025, the chosen charity for the Eastbourne 10k was The JPK Sussex Project. Eastbourne Runs was delighted to donate £2555. Based in Eastbourne, this vital charity provides comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by homelessness, mental health challenges, and social isolation. The JPK Sussex Project offers emergency accommodation, mental health first aid training, and community outreach programs that help vulnerable people rebuild their lives. Through their dedicated team of volunteers and professionals, they provide essential services including crisis intervention, therapeutic support, and practical assistance with housing and benefits, making a real difference to those who need it most in our local community.
Charities Sue & Liz have raised money for include, Aspens, JDRF, Eastbourne Sea Cadets, Amaze, St Wilfrid’s Hospice & Matthew 25 Mission, donating over £20,000 in total.
If you are a local charity, and wish to be considered by Eastbourne Runs, email Sue or Liz on eastbourneruns@gmail.com