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Brighton Marathon
Brighton Marathon
Brighton, East Sussex
BN2 1TB, Brighton, United KingdomSun 2nd April 2023
Starting at 09:45
1 race
£77.50
Organiser's Description
Celebrate with friends and family in the huge Beach Village right on the beach, complete with expo, retail, food, bars and big screens! Come and be a part of Brighton Marathon Weekend.
Course Details
A scenic course that starts in the heart of the city and takes in all of the famous landmarks and along the seafront.
The atmosphere is electric with community support that is second to none.
What's Included
Brighton Marathon Weekend begins on the Friday of event weekend when the Beach Village opens its doors. Soak up the atmosphere and excitement and make a weekend of it in beautiful Brighton & Hove with its buzzing community, bars, restaurants and tourist spots.
Friends and family can join you and take part in the BM10k, BM Ride or Mini Mile Races. Or they can track you on the mobile app on Race Day and meet you at the Beach Village to celebrate post run.
In the months preceding the event, receive excellent training support and advice as well as information to support your participation.
- Chip timing
- Access to Runkeeper Go in 2022 for free for all participants
- Inclusion on the mobile app for live tracking and results
- Official event technical t-shirt or choose to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees
- Beautiful Medal
- Goody bag
- Individual runner number and race pack including kit bag
- Kit bag storage in the Beach Village at the finish
- Water stations and gel stations
- Cheer points, bands and music on course
- Access to the Beach Village and Expo with food, drink and entertainment, seminars, live screens and shopping
- Training plans
- Email runner communications and support
How to Get There
Participants and spectators can make use of our Park & Ride service on Race Day, which will offer shuttle buses to the Start and from the Finish.
We strongly advise against travelling into the city centre on the morning of the event as there will be road closures in place and parking restrictions.
Participants will be notified by email when Park & Ride opens.
Brighton mainline station is only a 15 minute walk from the marathon and 10k start in Preston Park, while London Road station is 10 minutes. Please check the train services are running as expected in the days preceding the event in case of engineering works or reduced services.
Preston Park rail station will be closed on Race Day due to capacity issues.
Bus services will be subject to diversion on Race Sunday, so please do continue to check the Brighton & Hove Bus Company website for the most up to date travel information and full timetables.
London Gatwick is the closest airport and is 30 minutes away by train (trains run direct from the airport to Brighton mainline station) or 35-40 minutes by car.
London Heathrow is about 2 hours away by train or coach. Visit National Express for details of drop off points in Brighton and to book coach tickets.
Parking
We strongly advise against travelling into the city centre on the morning of the event as there will be road closures in place and parking restrictions.
There are several major car parks across the city - please check NCP or Just Park for. info.
FAQs
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What time does the event start?
In 2021, arrivals were from 9am with the event starting in waves. Wave start times will be issued closer to the event.
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What is the minimum age?
18 years old
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Can I run for a charity?
With a general entry you can sign up to fundraise with a platform such as JustGiving. Or you can find charity places on our website.
baggage & bag drop
Please note that there will not be a bag drop facility at the Start.
Bag Drop will take place in the Beach Village on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th April.
However – spectators will be allowed into Preston Park this year ahead of the ‘Athlete Only’ area. You will therefore be able to ask your supporter(s) to take your kit bag with them to the Finish if you do not want to drop it in the days preceding.
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