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.

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

09:45

Age 18 & over

£10-£70

  • 26.3 miles road running + 450 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.

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

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Navigation not required
  • Out and back
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

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

Sustainability

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

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Brighton Marathon 2026 charity places page.

The Children's Society fundraisers
Boosted Children

The Children's Society

Run to help create a brighter future for young people across the UK - where every child can thrive, not just survive.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Pro training advice
  • Dedicated contact
  • Memento
  • 4 places left

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£500

Regentonians - SLGSOBA fundraisers
Boosted Education

Regentonians - SLGSOBA

Take your passion to Brighton. Run for a brighter future for the next generation in Africa.

  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Bespoke training plan
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Cheer squad on the day
  • Certificate
  • Memento
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
  • 12 places left

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£400

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • 15000 places
  • Entries closed
  • to 11/03/2026
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post

Other races at event

  • Sun 12 Apr
  • #2 of 3
Preston Park, Brighton > Brighton Palace Pier, Brighton
Brighton & Hove 10K

09:00

Age 15 & over

£39.99

  • 10 km road running + 57 ft ascent
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • #3 of 3
Preston Park, Brighton
Brighton Miles

10:30

All ages

FREE

  • 1 mile road running
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

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Train slow

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Eat natural

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Get outdoors

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