Runner on a seafront promenade at dawn

 

Brighton Marathon 2027

Sunday 4 April 2027

Brighton, UK · Marathon · 42.2 km

Distance
42.2 km
Start
Preston Park
Start time
To be confirmed
Terrain
Road
Elevation
477 ft
On-course nutrition
HIGH5

Last checked: 2 October 2026

Course

The course

Start · Mile 0 · Preston ParkStartClimb · Mile 1Climb · Mile 7Climb · Mile 9Climb · Mile 11Water · Mile 2Water · Mile 4Water · Mile 6Water · Mile 8Water · Mile 10Water · Mile 12.5Water · Mile 14Water · Mile 16Water · Mile 18Water · Mile 20Water · Mile 22Water · Mile 24Electrolyte · Mile 7Electrolyte · Mile 15Electrolyte · Mile 21Electrolyte · Mile 23Gel · Mile 15Gel · Mile 21Refill · Mile 4Refill · Mile 7.5Refill · Mile 12Refill · Mile 16.5Refill · Mile 20Finish · Mile 26.2 · Madeira DriveFinish

Schematic — not to scale

StartClimbWaterElectrolyteGelRefillFinish

Is Brighton Marathon hilly?

Brighton has four principal climbs around Miles 1, 7, 9 and 11. Most of the significant climbing therefore comes in the first half, with flatter running later in the course.

See course breakdown

  • Miles 1–6

    Start at Preston Park with the first principal climb around Mile 1.

    Based on latest published information

  • Miles 7–13

    Three more principal climbs around Miles 7, 9 and 11 — the hilliest stretch.

    Based on latest published information

  • Miles 14–20

    Flatter running. Detailed route notes awaiting confirmation.

    Awaiting organiser confirmation

  • Miles 21–26.2

    Flatter running to the seafront finish. Detailed route notes awaiting confirmation.

    Awaiting organiser confirmation

Aid stations

Latest published course provision

Based on latest published information
  1. Mile 2Water
  2. Mile 4WaterRefill
  3. Mile 6Water
  4. Mile 7Electrolyte
  5. Mile 7.5Refill
  6. Mile 8Water
  7. Mile 10Water
  8. Mile 12Refill
  9. Mile 12.5Water
  10. Mile 14Water
  11. Mile 15ElectrolyteGel
  12. Mile 16Water
  13. Mile 16.5Refill
  14. Mile 18Water
  15. Mile 20WaterRefill
  16. Mile 21ElectrolyteGel
  17. Mile 22Water
  18. Mile 23Electrolyte
  19. Mile 24Water

What's handed out

HIGH5 · on course

HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua

Provided: Mile 15 + Mile 21

HIGH5 · on course

HIGH5 Zero

Provided: Mile 7 + Mile 15 + Mile 21 + Mile 23

Race fuel

Build your Brighton Marathon fuel plan

Expected finish time

Carbohydrate target

4.0h
Race time
240g
Total carbs
194g
To carry

2 on-course fuel opportunities · ~46g if you take them all

  • Mile 15 (~2:17) — HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua, 23g
  • Mile 21 (~3:12) — HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua, 23g

Estimates assume even pacing and the latest published course provision.

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Brighton 2027

Experiment

Plenty of time. Try different formulas and formats and establish what works for you.

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Race day

Race-day essentials

Where does Brighton Marathon start?

Preston Park.

Based on latest published information
What time does Brighton Marathon start?

Not yet confirmed for 2027.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Where does the race finish?

Madeira Drive, on the seafront.

Based on latest published information
Is there a bag drop?

Awaiting 2027 organiser information.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Are there toilets?

Awaiting 2027 organiser information.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Can I use a hydration vest?

Awaiting 2027 organiser rules — check the race information pack.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Is there Park & Ride?

Awaiting 2027 travel information.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
What are the road closures?

Awaiting 2027 road closure information.

Awaiting organiser confirmation

FAQ

Brighton Marathon 2027 questions

When is Brighton Marathon 2027?

Sunday 4 April 2027.

Based on latest published information
Where does Brighton Marathon start?

Brighton Marathon starts in Preston Park.

Based on latest published information
What time does Brighton Marathon start?

The 2027 start time has not been confirmed yet.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Is Brighton Marathon hilly?

There are four principal climbs around Miles 1, 7, 9 and 11, so most of the climbing comes in the first half.

Based on latest published information
How much elevation does Brighton Marathon have?

About 477 ft of elevation gain, based on the latest published information.

Based on latest published information
Where are the Brighton Marathon water stations?

Based on the latest published information: Miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.5, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24.

Based on latest published information
What gels are available at Brighton Marathon?

HIGH5 Energy Gel Aqua at Miles 15 and 21, based on the latest published information.

Based on latest published information
How many gels do I need for Brighton Marathon?

It depends on your finish time and carb target. Use the race fuel planner above to work out your total carbs and how much the course covers.

Confirmed
Can I wear a hydration vest?

Awaiting 2027 organiser rules.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Are there toilets on the Brighton Marathon course?

Awaiting 2027 organiser information.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
What is the Brighton Marathon cut-off time?

Not yet confirmed for 2027.

Awaiting organiser confirmation
Where does Brighton Marathon finish?

Madeira Drive, on Brighton seafront.

Based on latest published information

Sources

Last checked 2 October 2026. Race information changes — always check the organiser's final race pack. Formu is independent and not affiliated with the event organisers.