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.

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

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.

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.

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Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

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

Location

  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Paid parking
  • 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 charity places for 2026 page.

Regentonians - SLGSOBA fundraisers
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Regentonians - SLGSOBA

Secure your place for Β£10 & fundraise just Β£250 for an international charity and help unlock Africa's potential!

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

Sign up
£10

Fundraise
£250

HEART UK fundraisers
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HEART UK

Run the iconic Brighton Marathon for HEART UK. Turn your challenge into lifesaving impact by fighting high cholesterol and protecting hearts across the UK

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£500

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • Entries open
  • to 11/03/2026
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
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