Races Marathon · Brighton, UK
Brighton Marathon
Brighton Marathon is a rolling marathon in Brighton, UK, held each April. City streets, clifftop out-and-backs and a long seafront finish straight. April on the south coast is 7-13C; sea breeze picks up by late morning. Brighton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
April
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
April on the south coast is 7-13C; sea breeze picks up by late morning.
Racing this course well
City streets, clifftop out-and-backs and a long seafront finish straight.
Brighton's rolling course rewards effort-based pacing — hold steady effort on the rises and let the pace return on the descents.
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Asked often
- When is the Brighton Marathon?
- It is held each April in Brighton, UK. Check the official Brighton Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Brighton Marathon course flat?
- City streets, clifftop out-and-backs and a long seafront finish straight.
- How should I train for the Brighton Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Brighton Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — RunV's adaptive plan recalibrates after every run so one bad week never derails the block.
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