Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Sat 8 - Sun 9 Jun 2024 Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

2 races

  • Sun 9 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Bankhouse Farm, Polegate > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Half Marathon

08:00

£20

Age 14 & over

  • 13 miles hiking + 495.3 m ascent
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Brighton Racecourse, Brighton > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Marathon

07:00

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 964 m ascent

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.

Event video

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Teams

It's easy to create a team! 

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

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

Event HQ

Brighton Racecourse
Freshfield Road
Brighton
East Sussex
BN2 9XZ
UK

Free parking

  • There's free parking for the full marathon hikers at the finish line at Brighton Racecourse, BN2 9XZ.
  • There's free parking for the half marathon hikers at Bramley Farm Bootfairs, BN26 6QN.
  • You can book this when you register.

 

Free shuttle bus

There will be a free shuttle bus from Helen Gardens back to the start line for both events.

The journey from the full marathon finish line is 60 minutes and the shuttles will run from 16:00 to 22:00.

The journey from the half marathon finish line is 25 minutes and the shuttles will run from 12:00 to 17:00.

Please note that shuttle buses depart on a fill-and-go basis so listen out for updates on the day from the helpful Mighty Marshals.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues. 

  • 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

I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. I am so proud and in awe of every person who signed up, held each other's hand, and battled through. Philippa, hiker of the South Coast, 2023

Races at event

  • Sun 9 Jun
  • #1 of 2
Bankhouse Farm, Polegate > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Half Marathon

08:00

£20

Age 14 & over

  • 13 miles hiking + 495.3 m ascent
  • Sat 8 Jun
  • #2 of 2
Brighton Racecourse, Brighton > Helen Garden, Eastbourne

Marathon

07:00

£25

Age 14 & over

  • 26.2 miles hiking + 964 m ascent