Brighton Marathon 2026
Join us for an iconic marathon, starting at Preston Park and finishing by the sea at Hove Lawns. Whether you're chasing a personal best or soaking up the atmosphere, this is your chance to be part of something amazing with Team Barnardo's.
- Event date:
- 12 April 2026
- Entry fee:
- £30
- Minimum sponsorship:
- £500
About the race
Starting at Preston Park and finishing at Hove Lawns, this 26.2 mile run is one of the UK's biggest and best marathons. The route takes you into Withdean before the turn back towards the city. Passing the Pavilion, you'll head up into Kemptown before following the coast to Ovingdean. Take a final turn back for a breathtaking view of the city, running along the promenade and into Hove before a fabulous finish at the beach village.
How to enter
If you would like to run the Brighton Marathon for Barnardo’s and be a part of an incredible team. Please follow the link below to complete your registration and pay the registration fee.
I already have a place
If you have secured your own place in the Brighton Marathon and didn't select the above, don't worry, you can still join Team Barnardo's.
Why Join Team Barnardo's?
By becoming part of Team Barnardo's, you will receive:
- A high performance Barnardo's vest or t-shirt.
- A fundraising pack filled with top tips and ideas.
- Training support from endurance experts, Running With Us.
- Constant support and advice from the Barnardo's Events Team.
Need help with fundraising?
Be a force for good while having fun and raising money. Run, bake, skydive, leap-frog - do something you love to help support children and young people.
"I didn't realise just how important and life-changing Barnardo's support is until [...] my own family needed help."
Jason, a teacher and adoptive dad, talks about his experience of training for the London Marathon and explains why he decided to fundraise for us.
Other ways to get involved with us
When you change a childhood, you change a life. If you're not ready to fundraise learn about other ways you can help children, young people and families across the UK feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.