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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Brighton
  • Event dates –
  • Entry from £75
  • Open entry

Brighton Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

true cost £205

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Decision summary

Brighton Marathon at a glance

Entry fee
£75

Lower than 18% of comparable known fees

Typical conditions
82/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
29 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Brighton Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
Coastal, Waterfront, City, Historic, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Brighton Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Brighton Marathon?

The Brighton Marathon is described as gently rolling.

Where does the Brighton Marathon route go?

The Brighton Marathon route starts at Preston Park. Underfoot, expect a road course.

What should runners know on race day for the Brighton Marathon?

Free bag drop. The event uses closed-road arrangements. 13. Pacers from 3:00 to 7:00 hours.

Race character

Scenery

  • Coastal
  • Waterfront
  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Festival
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Gently Rolling
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Men's course record
2:09:25 (William Chebor)
Women's course record
2:28:50 (Eunice Kales)

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Minimum age
18+

Race day logistics

Aid stations
13
Pacers
Pacers from 3:00 to 7:00 hours
Bag drop
Free bag drop
Closed roads
Yes
Race village
Yes
Post-race village
Beach village celebration area
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Yes
On-course music
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Preston Park
Park and ride
Yes
Accessibility
Barrier-free accessible viewing areas, Accessible toilets, Sensory calm space, Parent/child space, Multi-faith prayer space

What does it really cost to run?

Estimated cost to the start line from National Average
Entry fee£75
Travel (modelled)£40
Accommodation (modelled)£90
Estimated total£205
Entry fee is a sourced fact. Travel and accommodation are modelled estimates for a typical runner from this region, not quoted prices.

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 9°CTypical temperature
  • 23 kphTypical wind
  • 2 mmTypical rainfall
  • 82Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

More race details

How much does the Brighton Marathon cost?

The adult entry fee is £75, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £205 including modelled travel and accommodation.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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