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.
Enter now- Sun 12 Apr 2026
09:50
Age 18 & over
£79.99
- 26.2 miles road running + 447 ft ascent
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 community
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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
Quick book
Heart
HEART UK
The only charity in the UK to support people with high cholesterol.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Pay now
£30
Fundraise
£500
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Animals
Cats Protection
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£350
Cancer
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Pioneering new cancer treatments to create a future beyond cancer.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
- Cheer squad on the day
Sign up
£20
Fundraise
£500