Name: Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-04
Location: Storrington

About the Event

Discover the charm of West Sussex over a unique three-day journey at the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, starting on Saturday, 2nd May 2026. This celebrated event unfolds across three picturesque towns, offering you the classic marathon distance in a fresh, segmented format: conquer a mixed-terrain 10-mile route in East Grinstead on day one, tackle another 10 miles through the stunning Haywards Heath countryside on Sunday, and culminate with a vibrant 10k finale in Burgess Hill on Bank Holiday Monday. Perfect for both seasoned runners seeking a multi-stage challenge and newcomers wanting to sample a single race, the weekend fosters an incredible community atmosphere with dedicated marshals and enthusiastic local support. Complementing the core races are family-friendly Fun Runs and the Mid Sussex Mile, ensuring an inclusive festival of running for all ages and abilities. Secure your spot for this distinctive 2026 event and experience the perfect blend of pastoral beauty, historic towns, and collective achievement that defines this beloved spring tradition.

Races Offered

East Grinstead 10 mile

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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Type — Trail running

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East Grinstead Fun Run

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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East Grinstead mile

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Full Marathon

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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Haywards Heath 10 mile

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 16.1K

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Haywards Heath Dun Run

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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Haywards Heath mile

May 03, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Burgess Hill 10 kilometre

May 04, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Burgess Hill Fun Run

May 04, 2026

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Distance — 0.5K

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Burgess Hill mile

May 04, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Storrington.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 8.9° / 16.9°

wb_sunny 6.3° / 14.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 12.8 /

water_drop 79.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 8.9° / 16.9°

wb_sunny 6.3° / 14.2°

air 12.8 km/h

water_drop 79.1%

About Storrington

Storrington is a town and former civil parish, now in the parish of Storrington and Sullington, in the Horsham district of West Sussex, England. Storrington lies at the foot of the north side of the South Downs. As of 2021 it had a population of around 6,000. It has one main shopping street. The A283 road runs directly through the town and connects Storrington to Steyning in the east and Pulborough in the west. It is three miles west of Washington.