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Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon

Name: Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-25
Location: Eastbourne

location_city Eastbourne

flag United Kingdom

calendar_today 24 Oct, 2026 – 25 Oct, 2026

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language Official Website

About the Event

Confront the iconic white cliffs of the Seven Sisters at the legendary Beachy Head Marathon Weekend, October 24-25, 2026, a spectacular off-road festival celebrating its 46th year on the breathtaking South Downs coast. This renowned event offers four distinct challenges: the classic, gruelling marathon over the iconic rolling hills, a demanding 52km Ultra combining the 10k and marathon routes, a scenic Half Marathon, and a challenging 10k, all starting from Eastbourne seafront with the South Downs Way as your backdrop. The routes are a stunning but brutal mix of steep chalk climbs, exhilarating descents, and panoramic sea views that have made this one of the UK's most beloved and challenging off-road running fixtures. With its deep history, inclusive spirit welcoming runners, joggers, and walkers, and the vibrant seaside finish, the weekend creates an electric atmosphere of shared endeavour against a landscape of raw natural beauty. Whether you're an experienced ultra runner meeting the strict marathon qualifying standard or a trail enthusiast seeking your first major off-road challenge, the event offers a profound sense of achievement. Secure your entry for an unforgettable autumn weekend where every punishing step is rewarded with some of England's most dramatic coastal vistas.

Races Offered

Ultra

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 52K

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Type — Trail running

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07:40

Marathon

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Type — Trail running

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08:45

10K

Oct 24, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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09:15

Half Marathon

Oct 25, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Eastbourne.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 11.9° / 16.5°

wb_sunny 8.4° / 13.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 18.6 /

water_drop 81.8%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 11.9° / 16.5°

wb_sunny 8.4° / 13.6°

air 18.6 km/h

water_drop 81.8%

About Eastbourne

Eastbourne is a popular and traditional sea-side resort town in East Sussex, on England's South East coast. It has one of the highest recorded days of sunshine per year in Britain and its climate is notable for its relatively high sunshine levels, with the town claiming to be the "Sunniest Place in the UK".