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Brighton Marathon

Name: Brighton Marathon
Start: 2026-04-12
End: 2026-04-12
Location: Brighton

Brighton, South East, United Kingdom

calendar_today 12 Apr, 2026

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About the Event

Experience the electric atmosphere of one of the UK's most iconic coastal marathons. The Brighton Marathon, the centrepiece of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, takes place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, offering a spectacular 26.2-mile journey through the vibrant heart of the city. The fast, scenic point-to-point route delivers breathtaking sea views and incredible crowd support, culminating in an unforgettable finish on the famous seafront promenade. With its world-class organization, lively on-course entertainment, and an inspiring community spirit, it attracts thousands of runners aiming for personal bests or fulfilling a lifelong ambition. While general entries are sold out, charity places remain the golden ticket to secure your spot in this spectacular seaside race, where every stride is powered by sea air and unparalleled enthusiasm.

Races Offered

Running-Marathon

Apr 12, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:45

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Brighton.

thermostat Temperature

6.7° / 13.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

2.1° / 9.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

17.4 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.5)

humidity_mid Humidity

78.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:04

nightlight Sunset

19:56

About Brighton

Learn more about the host city, Brighton.

Brighton is a seaside resort in East Sussex, south-eastern coast of England, 76 km (47 mi) south of London. In 1997, the district of Brighton merged with Hove to form the City of Brighton and Hove which was given city status in 2001.