The Brighton Marathon

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One of the UK's favourite 26.2-milers with a stunning backdrop of the sea in one of the country's most vibrant cities, buzzing atmosphere, fast route & city sights!

The Brighton Marathon gets bigger and better every year! The stunning marathon route takes you through the vibrant city streets, to a backdrop of roaring support, to a spectacular seaside finish on the Brighton front.

Building on the success of the 2018 event, The Event Village, situated on the beach beside Madeira Drive, is a hub with plenty of beach based wow-factor over the three day event. A destination in its own right, the village is the perfect place to support the amazing runners and really soak in the events atmosphere. The perfect place to relax and enjoy a line-up of music, live footage and interviews.

Highlights

• Run a marathon finishing on the beautiful Brighton seafront
• Post-race celebration in the Beach Village
• Brighton Marathon Exhibition for massages, shops, seminars & more
• Fantastic for spectators - make a weekend of it with friends & family

What others say

"My first marathon and I'm hooked! Organisation was impressive. People of Brighton were incredibly supportive and friendly."

"Superb event. Very well organised and amazing support from locals, friends and family. Can't wait for next year."

"Loved every minute - really well organised and supported."

Brighton Marathon Exhibition

There is so much to see, do and buy! Collect your Race Pack, book yourself a pre-race massage, browse your favourite running and fitness brands and check out expert seminars with official coach Nick Anderson and Race Founder & Olympian Tim Hutchings.

Race day rewards

• Personalised finishers medal - includes name and time
• Goody bag
• Technical t-shirt

Make a weekend of it

Amongst tons of other attractions, Brighton has a beautiful beach and pier for you to enjoy, so why not make a weekend of it? There's even a special Beach Village for you to enjoy once the marathon is over. It's the place to be with it's perfect mix of places to relax, unwind and have a bite to eat, whilst being entertained. It's free to get in and open to anyone who wishes to join in the fun! 

Run for a reason 

Running for a charity gives you additional motivation. It increases your focus on those long winter nights and when the training gets tough it makes completing your marathon even more rewarding. Every charity will offer you incentives to help you reach your fundraising goals, as well as invaluable support and advice in the lead up to, and on your big day.

Route map

A fast marathon route that takes you around the sights of the city while providing great vantage points for friends and family.

Click here to view the 2018 route map

Also happening that weekend

The marathon is just one part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, an event that also encompasses The Mini Mile Races, the BM10k and the Brighton Marathon Exhibition.