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Brighton Marathon: Sunday 12 April 2026

The Brighton Marathon is one of the most popular races in the UK attracting over 20,000 runners each year. Take on this stunning coastal marathon and you’ll run through Brighton’s vibrant colourful city centre, along the iconic seafront and cross the finish line by the famous Brighton Pier.  

Event details 

  • Date: Sunday 12 April 2026 
  • Location: Brighton 
  • Distance: 26.2 miles 
  • Registration fee: £50 
  • Minimum sponsorship target: £500 

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How we'll support you

Our events team will support you every step of the way. As part of #TeamBowelCancerUK you'll receive:

  • unlimited fundraising support from our team
  • exclusive free access to our virtual running club training programme
  • an invite to join our dedicated Facebook group to connect with other #TeamBowelCancerUK runners
  • one of our colourful running vests to help you stand out from the crowd. These are sent to all runners who raise £100 one month before their event day

Have your own place? 

If you've secured your own place directly with the race organisers, then we'd love to welcome you to our team. There's no set fundraising target, we just ask that you raise what you can to help us stop people dying of bowel cancer. Click below to join our team today. 

I have my own place

Contact information

If you have any questions about the event, email events@bowelcanceruk.org.uk or call 020 7940 1769.

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