Brighton Marathon
Brighton Marathon mixes a big UK field with rolling coastal miles, a Preston Park start, a Hove Lawns finish, and four early climbs by Mile 11.
Quick facts
- Large UK coastal marathon run by London Marathon Events.
- Start line at Preston Park and finish on Hove Lawns.
- Four main climbs are out of the way by Mile 11.
- Road course with rolling early miles and a seafront final stretch.
About the Brighton Marathon
The Brighton Marathon is a large UK coastal marathon run as part of Brighton Marathon Weekend. It has enough field size and crowd energy to feel like a major city event, but the race is defined by its seafront miles, early hills, and Hove finish rather than a pure urban loop.
Course
The course starts in Preston Park and finishes on Hove Lawns. It is a road marathon with rolling terrain, sea views, and four main climbs by Mile 11, including early climbing out of Preston Park and later movement toward the cliffs before the flatter seafront finish.
Race-day weather
April on the English coast can shift quickly. Runners should expect a cool start, possible wind off the water, rain risk, and a finish stretch where a headwind can matter more than the elevation profile.
Past Brighton Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday, April 4, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
| 2026 | Sunday, April 12, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Sunday, April 6, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Sunday, April 7, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Brighton Marathon FAQ
When is the Brighton Marathon?
The 2027 Brighton Marathon is on Sunday, April 4, 2027.
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