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.
Start time
The Brighton Marathon will start at
09:45 in Preston Park. You will need to arrive at least one hour early to allow ample time for warming up, finding the baggage trucks and using the toilet facilities before the race begins.
Highlights
- Run a marathon finishing on the beautiful Brighton seafront
- Post-race celebration in the Event Village
- Brighton Marathon Exhibition for massages, shops, seminars & more
- Fantastic for spectators - make a weekend of it with friends & family
Route
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 route map.
Event village
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.
What's included
- Chip timing
- Water/gel stations
- Live tracking & results via mobile app
- Kit bag transportation to finish
- Fuel at the finish
- Personalised finishers medal - includes name and time
- Goody bag
- Official 2019 technical t-shirt
- Access to the event village with live music, race footage & interviews
Live tracking
Download the mobile app to access an
interactive route map for tracking runners on the Brighton Marathon course. You'll also find spectator information, results, FAQ's and more. Collect your race pack from the
Event Village to activate your runner number and begin tracking.
#BrightonHero
Be a #BrightonHero by running for a cause or charity that is close to your heart and make it count. Don't forget to use the hashtag when sharing your race-day photos!
Reviews
"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."
Road closures
Road closures will take place throughout the day across various parts of the Brighton Marathon route.
Click here to view the road closures map
Location:
Preston Park,
Brighton,
East Sussex,
BN1 6SD,
UK
Facilities:
Toilets, Parking, Bag storage, Refreshments, Entertainment
On route:
Water stations, Food stations, Distance markers, Toilets, Entertainment
Notes:
If you are a standard wheelchair (non-racing wheelchair) user and wish to enter the event, you are able to take part but on the agreement that the you are accompanied by a runner throughout the 26.2 miles.