United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Brighton Marathon
Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom
Brighton Marathon starts in Preston Park and takes its road runners through the city and along the seafront. Sea views do not, regrettably, come with a guarantee of flat ground: the route has four main climbs within the first 11 miles. That makes a measured start sensible. Standard and charity entries are available through London Marathon Events, with pacers and refreshment stations on course. The beach village provides a place to find supporters once the running is done.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Brighton and Hove
- County / area
- East Sussex
- Nation
- England
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Tarmac road with a short block-paved section
- Course profile
- Rolling; four main climbs are identified at miles 1, 7, 9 and 11.
- Approximate field
- 14,000+Finishers · 2026
The organiser reported more than 14,000 full-marathon finishers; this is a lower-bound indicator, not an exact average.
How to enter Brighton Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Standard entry
Follow the organiser's 2027 entry link and select the road marathon.
Official entry informationCharity entry
The event's Take Part menu links to its charity programme and charity-place conditions.
Official entry informationRoute and course
Preston Park start with city landmarks and seafront running. The road marathon is separate from the trail event.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- 2027 start location
- Preston Park 2027 start location information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Brighton Marathon
Full 2026 resultsMore than 14,000 runners completed the road marathon in blustery conditions. Figures for the whole festival include other distances.
Men
Sam Cook retained his title in 2:25:04. Ryan Deakin finished second (2:29:48), followed by Aaron Hudson (2:31:59).
View result detailsWomen
Amy Harris won in 2:49:38, followed by Flaminia Gold (2:51:42) and Lucy Lavender (2:53:56).
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
Common questions
When is Brighton Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 4 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Brighton Marathon?
Standard entry: Follow the organiser's 2027 entry link and select the road marathon. Charity entry: The event's Take Part menu links to its charity programme and charity-place conditions.
Where is Brighton Marathon and how far is it?
Brighton Marathon takes place in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex, England, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Tarmac road with a short block-paved section
What is the Brighton Marathon course like?
Preston Park start with city landmarks and seafront running. The road marathon is separate from the trail event. Rolling; four main climbs are identified at miles 1, 7, 9 and 11.
How big is the field at Brighton Marathon?
The approximate field is 14,000+, based on Finishers for 2026. The organiser reported more than 14,000 full-marathon finishers; this is a lower-bound indicator, not an exact average. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Brighton Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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