Sun 12 Apr 2026 Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Marathon

The UK's third largest marathon, boasting a new and beautiful seaside course with superb local support, making it a truly sensational running experience.

  • Sun 12 Apr 2026
Preston Park, Brighton > Hove Lawns, Brighton

Marathon

09:50

Age 18 & over

£69.99-£79.99

  • 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Coast
  • Enter online
  • Entertainment
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • GPS tracking
  • Music
  • Newcomers
  • Park
  • Public transport links
  • Traffic free
  • Trees not tees
  • Undulating
  • Urban
  • Wheelchair users
Charity places

Event overview

Whether you’re taking part in the Brighton Marathon, the Brighton & Hove 10K or Brighton Miles, this is an exciting weekend for you, your friends and your family.

Enjoy an atmosphere like no other in this bustling, vibrant and colourful city, which welcomes thousands of spectators and the local community each year.

Make a weekend of it, stay in one of the fantastic hotels, shop, eat, drink, participate and then celebrate together in the unique Beach Village at the Finish of the marathon and 10K on Hove Lawns.

Highlights

  • UK's third-largest marathon

    Enjoy sun, sea, scenery and socialising in Britain's 'hippest' city.

  • Festival weekend

    Running events and activities for all ages and abilities with thrilling crowd support.

  • New city to coast route

    Now featuring heaps of spectator whoops and applause in the later marathon miles when the going gets tough.

This is an event for everyone, with something for all ages and abilities. Come and be a part of it!

This event is part of Brighton Marathon Weekend.

Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Sustainability

  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Public transport links
  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Event app
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Charity places

These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.

All charity places
Health and Medical

MS Society

For a world free from the effects of MS.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Supporter cheer packs
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£40

Fundraise
£495

Cancer

Blood Cancer UK

The blood cancer research charity.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Training guide
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£400

Animals

Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare

Rehoming and rescuing a wide range of animals to help them receive the care they deserve.

  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£300

All charity places

Entries

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online