Sunday 12 April 2026
Brighton
Marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Brighton Marathon, and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
Our charity places for 2026 Brighton Marathon have now sold out.
Once you've secured your own place in the 2026 Brighton Marathon, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Step: 3
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Step: 4
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
Take on 26.2 miles around one of Britain's most beautiful cities.
The Brighton Marathon course runs along the iconic Brighton seafront, so you're guaranteed a picturesque sea view and an amazing atmosphere.
Book your place now and experience why this is one of the most popular marathons out there.
Trust us, this is an event that you won't want to miss.
Please note that the below is the 2024 route, to be used as a guide. The 2026 route will be confirmed in due course by the organisers, and will be found on the Brighton Marathon website.
Download route map(PNG, 8.48 MB)
300 Cancer Research UK runners taking on the 2025 Brighton Marathon
Hitting their fundraising targets to raise an overall total of around £200,000
Buys a light sheet microscope that can monitor tumour cells in real time.
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day. We'll have information on volunteering at the 2025 Brighton Marathon in the coming months, so please pop back. In the meantime you can find out about all of our volunteer opportunities here
