Date
23-24 May 2026
Location
London - Old Deer Park
Distance
UK trek Charity challenges Ultramarathon
Choose from the following options: 1. Full sponsorship: pay a small registration fee, we will pay for your place and you fundraise a set amount for us. 2. Mixed funding: Pay for half your place cost and fundraise less for us. We will pay half of your place cost. 3. Own place: Pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can for us.
Choose your distance and pace, and join Team Cancer Research UK in the London 2 Brighton Challenge, and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The London 2 Brighton Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Cancer Research UK.
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and take on a classic capital to coast route. Test your grit over the Bank Holiday weekend. A Richmond start in Old Deer Park - then the North Downs and wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full challenge heads up and over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. It’s a test of spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 75km, 50km, and 25km challenge options also available - there's a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.
You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement. As Cancer Research UK are an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Take a look at the Event Factsheet(PDF).
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
could fund a clinical research grant for one day, funding doctors and nurses to find new ways to beat cancer.
could fund a cancer nurse for one day, giving people confidential cancer support and guidance.
could fund a trial for one day to test new radiotherapy techniques for treating bile duct cancer.
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
Your support powers our life-saving research to beat cancer. Discover our resources so you can train with purpose for your event.
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.
We'll be there on the day, supporting you before you set off. Come say hi to us in the Event Village!
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