- Sat 28 Feb 2026
Youth Races
13:00
Age 7-17
£13
- 1 mile road running

Event overview
The Brighton Half Marathon was established over 30 years ago and is now a major half marathon in the running calendar being one of the most popular races in the UK!
Over the past three decades the race has grown in numbers and it is now one of the largest running events in the south east and a significant fundraising event for many worthy charities and causes.

Highlights
- The UK's Happiest Half
- One of the UK's most popular races
- Victorian seaside architecture
- Bracing cliff tops and city views
- Brighton Palace Pier and Royal Pavilion
- Winter training motivation
- Downloadable training plan
- No ballot, no hassle, just enter
This event is part of ALTRA Brighton Half Marathon .
Event photos
Event video
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Spectators
- Wheelchair users
2026 timetable to be confirmed.
Timetable
Saturday
Sunday - race day
Spectators
Watching from Marine Parade or Hove Lawns enable you to see the race going both ways.

Wheelchair race
Each year, there is a dedicated Wheelchair Race marquee in race village, where racers and their families can meet before and after the race. After the race there will be winners presentations and prizes in this marquee.

- Accommodation
- Bag storage
- Bar
- Cafe
- Coast
- Paid parking
- Toilets
- Urban
Event HQ
Hove Lawns
Kingsway
Hove
Brighton
East Sussex
BN3 2LS
UK
The start and finish line is on Hove Lawns close to The Peace Statue
Park and Ride
You can book Park and Ride when you register for the race to make your race day logistics run smoothly.
It is open to runners and non-runners, but runners will take priority to ensure they can arrive in the race in good time. Bookings are made per car, rather than per person.
Buses leave when they have reached capacity.
Paid parking
There are NCP car parks in the centre of Brighton and there is on-street parking. There are also private car parking spaces available to book.
By rail
If you are travelling to Brighton by train - both Hove Station & Brighton station are just over a mile from event village - approximately 20/25 minute depending on the route taken.
Accommodation
Plenty of recommendations are available.
- First aid
- Marshals
- Out and back
- Water stations
- Way markers
Located on Hove Promenade, the event is open to all abilities. Youth runners will run a mile on Hove Promenade, running along part of the main half marathon route before the half marathon runners come through.
The event gives youngsters a unique opportunity to experience the buzz of race day.

- Plastic-free event
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
As a race that delivers a fairly unique seafront running - sustainability and the environment are a big part of the Brighton experience.
The Brighton Half Marathon is working hard to become a truly sustainable race.
For over ten years this event has been recycling as much as possible from the race β all the plastic and cardboard, including the cartons used at the drinks stations. Here are some of the actions taken each year:
Sustainability summary
- Large recycling bins are hired and placed adjacent to each drinks station.
- Clear ups of the areas by each fuel station.
- Aluminium cans of water replace plastic bottles.
- Paper bags replace plastic bags.
- Electronic race guide instead of post.
- City Clean are contracted in to support on race day so that all waste from the event is removed in line with the Local Authority rules on recycling across the city.
- The event organises its own park and ride service on race day - encouraging participants to car share where possible and ultimately removing 550 cars from the city centre.
- Wherever possible use local suppliers to help reduce delivery miles.
- All lost property goes to Sussex Beacon shops.
- Even the lead safety car is electric!
- Chip timing
- Medal
- Technical t-shirt
Chip-timed, technical t-shirt and medal included, plus prizes for the first three runners in each of the five age categories.
- Age 7-17
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
2026 fees to be confirmed.
Entry fees
Junior entry fee
£13.00

First time racing the Brighton half and I was really impressed with the setup, atmosphere and location. Super flat so managed to bag my first PB in a while. I will definitely be back again next year to try and improve on this! Thanks, William C
Absolutely love this event. Spectacular views going along the cliffs and seafront and a nice tour of the town. Busy enough to feel supported but not unpleasantly loud or crowded. A few hills but nothing too taxing - the worst bit this year was running into the wind. Loved the seagull medal and t shirt. Can't wait to come back. Suzi B
I love this race and this city; always well organised with unparalleled crowd support. Thomas
A great race in a great place. The Brighton half is a lovely race, with a good few thousand runners it has a big event feel and the start / finish line atmosphere is great. The medal is also a standout and was my favourite medal of 2021. A good course for getting a PB... if the wind is not too strong - as it is a relatively flat race. Connor D
