Take on the Brighton Marathon and experience the city at its vibrant best, from colourful streets to the iconic seafront. With roaring crowds, coastal views, and Brighton’s unmistakable atmosphere pushing you forward, this fast, flat course delivers an unforgettable marathon experience. Step onto the start line and be part of one of the UK’s most loved running events.
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From the moment you join #TeamGuideDogs we’ll be here to support you every step of the way.
You’ll receive a Guide Dogs technical running top or vest of your choice and we'll be your one-stop shop for all the information you need in the run-up to race day. We'll send hints and tips to help support you with your fundraising, and of course, be your biggest cheerers on race day itself.
We appreciate the monumental efforts of all of our participants and think you are incredible for taking part in such a physically demanding challenge to support us.
Once you’re all signed up to the Brighton Marathon, it’s time to get thinking about that all important fundraising. Reaching your £500 target doesn’t need to feel overwhelming, and we’re always on hand with lots of tips and resources to help kick start donations.
We're here with lots of tips and resources to help you reach your £500 fundraising target. If you are struggling with this for any reason, get in touch and we'll happily support you.
Yes absolutely! If you prefer to run with a guide runner, they will be given free race entry. Get in touch to discuss your requirements in more detail.
The race will start in waves between 9.15-11.40am. All runners will receive an individual race day timetable advising you of arrival and estimated start time.
Your Guide Dogs technical running top will be sent out in the post four months prior to race day. Please note this will only be sent to charity runners who have raised £100 and are actively fundraising towards their target. All own place ballot runners will receive their top four months prior too.
You should receive this in your race pack a couple of weeks prior to race day. If it hasn’t arrived please visit the pack collection point the day before the event (don’t forget to take photo ID with you!).
If you’re interested in running wearing one of our ‘Hero the Guide Dog’ mascot suits, let us know within your registration form, under section three ‘Registration information’.
Absolutely! Will we be there cheering you along the route around mile 9 – you won’t be able to miss us!