The Big Half
The Big Half promises a party atmosphere on a landmark-packed, half marathon route which follows some of the famous marathon course in reverse!
Enter now Charity places- Sun 6 Sep 2026
08:30
Age 17 & over
£56.50-£59.99
- 13.1 miles road running + 218 ft ascent
Event overview
2026 date and details to be confirmed.
The Big Half has an unmissable festival atmosphere – and everyone's invited! Brought to you by the organisers of London's famous marathon, you can get set for 13.1 miles of fun today taking in some of the marathon route from a completely different perspective!
Event community
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Event expo
- Event village
- Families
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Venue accessible
Route
- Distance markers
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Point to point
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
- Way markers
- GPX available
Location
- Cafe
- Entertainment
- Music
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Certificate
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Event app
- Goody bag
- GPS tracking
- Map
- Massage
- Medal
- Training plan
- T-shirt
Sustainability
- Optional medal
- Optional t-shirt
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
- Trees not tees
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the The Big Half charity places for 2026 page.
Health and Medical
My University Hospitals Sussex
Delivering vital funds to support care, treatment and research across University Hospitals Sussex.
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training plan
- Pro training advice
- Training guide
- Online training zone
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£275
How to enter
- Age 17 & over
- 16000 places
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available