Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026 Brighton, East Sussex, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.

8 races

  • Sat 23 May
  • #1 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Oaks Park, Carshalton

1st Quarter

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 200 m ascent
  • Sat 23 May
  • #2 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Turners Hill, Crawley

1st Half

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 58 km trail running + 800 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #3 of 8
Turners Hill, Crawley > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

2nd Half Sussex Marathon

11:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
  • Sat 23 May
  • #4 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

Full 100km Continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #5 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

Full 100km over 2 days

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #6 of 8
Oaks Park, Carshalton > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

3/4 Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£169

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #7 of 8
Oaks Park, Carshalton > Turners Hill, Crawley

2nd Quarter

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sun 24 May
  • #8 of 8
Brighton Racecourse, Brighton

Brighton Challenge 25km

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent

Event overview

The ‘original Ultra Challenge’ and once again over 2,000 adventurers will take on the capital-to-coast route to test their grit and determination over the weekend.

Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside to the halfway point at Turners Hill. The full 100km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes into view. You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way and with three-quarter, half, marathon and quarter-distance options also available – there’s a classic challenge here for everyone.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Location

  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sat 23 May
  • #1 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Oaks Park, Carshalton
1st Quarter

09:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 200 m ascent
  • Sat 23 May
  • #2 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Turners Hill, Crawley
1st Half

07:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 58 km trail running + 800 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #3 of 8
Turners Hill, Crawley > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton
2nd Half Sussex Marathon

11:00

Age 18 & over

£139

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
  • Sat 23 May
  • #4 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton
Full 100km Continuous

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #5 of 8
Old Deer Park, Richmond > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton
Full 100km over 2 days

07:00

Age 18 & over

£199

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #6 of 8
Oaks Park, Carshalton > Brighton Racecourse, Brighton
3/4 Challenge

09:30

Age 18 & over

£169

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
  • #7 of 8
Oaks Park, Carshalton > Turners Hill, Crawley
2nd Quarter

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
  • Sun 24 May
  • #8 of 8
Brighton Racecourse, Brighton
Brighton Challenge 25km

10:00

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent

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