Brighton Marathon

The Brighton Marathon takes place on Sunday 12 April 2026 and is promoted as part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend. The race starts in Preston Park and finishes on the seafront at Hove Lawns/Madeira Drive, offering a largely flat, coastal route that the organisers describe as "the UK’s third-largest marathon" and renowned for its crowd support. The event is presented by London Marathon Events as a city festival of running that brings together multiple races across the weekend and showcases Brighton & Hove’s vibrant community. Runners and spectators can expect a seafront finish and a prominent Beach Village celebration after the race.

Race-day facilities and participant services highlighted by the organisers include pacers, course distance markers and drinks stations, a free bag drop and accessible toilet provision, and professional event photography. Entries and charity places are promoted via partner pages and charity partners; race inclusions noted by the event team include optional finisher T‑shirts and medals, chip timing and a tracking app, plus community initiatives such as Trees Not Tees. The weekend brand typically attracts large fields across its events (the organiser references up to 20,000 participants across the weekend) and features a strong festival atmosphere for spectators and participants alike.