Brighton Marathon course.
The marathon course for 2027 (3 Apr 2027): rolling, 152 m of climbing.
Marathon
- Distance
- 42.195
- kilometers
- Climb
- 152 m
- total ascent
- Descent
- 171 m
- total descent
- Profile
- Rolling
- Gentle ups and downs
- Layout
- —
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- 23:00
- local time
- Boston qualifier
- No
- not listed as a BQ course
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Rolling, Not Flat
The course is rolling with about 152 m of total climb spread across the marathon, so there's no single big hill to save yourself for. Settle into an even effort and let the rollers come to you.
From the elevation profile
- 02
Seafront Wind
Large stretches run along the promenade on Kingsway and Marine Parade with nothing to block the wind off the Channel. Expect to work harder on the exposed coastal miles, especially heading back toward central Brighton.
From the description
- 03
Cool Coastal Start
Typical race-day temperature is around 9.3°C, and maritime conditions add wind chill on the seafront. Plan layers you can shed once you're moving but keep for the exposed coastal sections.
From the temperature
- 04
City Then Coast
From Preston Park the route goes through the city center before reaching the seafront, then out through Hove and Ovingdean. Use the sheltered early miles to find your rhythm before the open coastal road.
From the description
- 05
Late Listed Start
The listed start time is 23:00, so build your race-day eating, warm-up and sleep plan around that gun time rather than assuming a morning start.
From the start time
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.