Marathon
Sat 10 Jun 2023 Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast | Marathon

Hike a marathon from Brighton to Eastbourne along the stunning South Downs Way, with spectacular views of unspoilt coastline from the chalk cliffs of Seven Sisters Country Park.

  • Sat 10 Jun 2023
Brighton Racecourse, Brighton > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Marathon

07:20

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 26 miles hiking + 3164 ft ascent
  • Coast
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Fundraising required
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy

Overview

The Macmillan series of one-day hikes will take you to some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. Bring your family and friends together and have a fantastic day out while raising money for people living with cancer.

Challenge yourself in a spectacular coastal setting and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere whilst raising vital funds to support Macmillan Cancer Support.

This event is part of Mighty Hikes | South Coast.

In pictures

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Team discount

There is a 10% discount on the registration fee for teams of 5+. The discount code is generated when you complete the registration form which you need to enter in the promotional code box before proceeding to payment.

  • Bag transfer
  • Cafe
  • Coast
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9XZ
UK

  • Check points
  • Cut off time
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Hilly
  • Marshals
  • Point to point
  • Return transport
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Take on a full marathon distance hike taking in large sections of the famous South Downs Way.

Route highlights

  • Start at Brighton Racecourse
  • Enjoy glorious walking through the South Downs National Park
  • Hit the coastline at the iconic Seven Sisters cliffs
  • Pass spectacular lighthouses en route to Beachy Head
  • Enjoy a spectacular finish by the coast at Eastbourne
MIGHTY HIKE SOUTH COAST ROUTE MAP
Point to point from Brighton to Eastbourne.


  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Single use plastics

  • There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
  • Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
  • The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

  • A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
  • All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
  • There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

  • The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt

Included

  • Free Macmillan walking top
  • A clearly marked route
  • Regular refuelling stops with snacks and drinks
  • Medical assistance
  • Free buffet meal at the finish
  • Finishers medal
  • Free event photography
  • Baggage transfer from start point to the finish
  • Complimentary coach shuttles between venues
  • Celebratory bubbly at the finish

Not Included

  • Accommodation
  • Travel to/from the event
  • Personal hiking gear (boots, clothing etc)
  • Travel insurance

  • Fundraising materials
  • Fundraising required
  • Fundraising support

Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone.

Macmillan will move mountains to help people with cancer live life as fully as they can. If you’re diagnosed, your worries are shared.

And they don’t stop there. They're going all out to find ever better ways to help people with cancer, helping to bring forward the day when everyone gets life-transforming support from day one.

But without your help they can’t support everyone who needs them.

Team fundraising

If you sign up as a team, you will need to raise the minimum fundraising amount of £250 for each member of your team. You can, however, choose to split the total in any way you like between the team if some people are comfortable raising more than others. 

  • Age 14 & over
  • Entries closed
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required

14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Entry fees

Entry fee

£25.00

Minimum sponsorship

£250.00

What a great day, inspirational people everywhere, each with their own individual story. Kim and I feel elated and honoured to be among you all. Still aching, and raised money for a cause very close to our hearts. Ian Watts, Peak District Mighty Hiker

A challenge that pushed me both physically and mentally. I'm not sure what aches the most; my legs or my face from smiling so much! Thank you. Kate, Mighty Hiker

The atmosphere was amazing, we saw so many people encouraging each other and it felt so wholesome. Can’t wait to do my next Mighty Hike. Anastasia, Jurassic Coast Mighty Hiker

Other races at event

  • Sun 11 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Bankhouse Farm, Polegate > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Half Marathon

07:20

£20

Age 14 & over

  • 13 miles hiking + 1625 ft ascent