Beachy Head Marathon 10K route map
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Beachy Head Marathon 10K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 5.0% versus flat · net elevation 1 m
Decision summary
Beachy Head Marathon 10K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 244 m
- Cut-off average pace
- 12:00/km
- Typical conditions
- 67/100
- Evidence depth
- 17 verified facts
Lower than 12% of comparable mapped races
2:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Beachy Head Marathon 10K?
The Beachy Head Marathon 10K route has 244 m of ascent, 242 m of descent and an estimated 5.0% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Beachy Head Marathon 10K route go?
Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Belle Tout Lighthouse. Shorter looping route across the Downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse and back.
What should runners know on race day for the Beachy Head Marathon 10K?
Bag storage facility operates at Bede's Sports Hall on both race days (left at your own risk).
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Parkland
- Countryside
- Forest
- Riverside
- Waterfront
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Destination
Terrain
- Road
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 2:00:00
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Bag storage facility operates at Bede's Sports Hall on both race days (left at your own risk).
- On-course music
- No
Access and course status
- Parking
- Parking available on the seafront and surrounding areas; arrive early to secure a space near the start/finish.
Course facts
- Landmarks
- Belle Tout Lighthouse
- Notable features
- Shorter looping route across the Downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse and back
How hilly is the Beachy Head Marathon 10K?
- Steep descent 9%
- Descent 34%
- Flat 20%
- Climb 23%
- Steep climb 14%
- Total ascent
- 244 m
- Net elevation
- +1 m
- GAP factor
- 5.0%
- Longest climb
- 1,240 m at 7.9%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 13°CTypical temperature
- 27 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 67Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Beachy Head Marathon 10K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 5.0% slower than a flat course, with about 244 m of total ascent.