FAQs
We’ve pulled together this list of FAQs, which we hope will answer any immediate questions you may have.
There will be road closures across the city on Sunday 6 April for the events. Full road closures and times will be available closer to the event.
Yes. A direct benefit of London Marathon Events (LME) taking over the Brighton Marathon and associated events is that organisations and projects that inspire activity in Brighton and Hove may receive funding from the London Marathon Foundation (formerly The London Marathon Charitable Trust), the parent charity of LME. Further details will be announced in due course. Read about the work of the London Marathon Foundation.
Following a successful 2023 Brighton Marathon Weekend, having taken over the event in December 2022, London Marathon Events plans to work closely with Brighton and Hove City Council and the community to develop the event to truly reflect the wonderful diversity of Brighton, and to inspire schools and community groups to get involved.
London Marathon Events (LME) wanted to save the Brighton Marathon as it is one of the largest marathons in the UK and raises substantial sums of money for charity each year. LME believes that the Brighton Marathon and associated events have the potential to inspire people of all ages and abilities to get involved and get active.
There will be Park and Ride for the 2025 Brighton Marathon, more information will be available closer to the event.
It's important we have up-to-date details for you. You can update your details via your participant dashboard, which you can access via your entry confirmation email from Let's Do This. If you cannot find this, please contact us with your full name, date of birth and updated details.
The Brighton Marathon will start in Preston Park. The exact time of each wave in the 2025 event will be communicated closer to the event. In 2024, the first wave set off at 09:45.
If you live in the UK, your Event Pack will be posted to you, so please check your contact details are accurate and up to date.
Yes. If you are visually impaired and need the assistance of a guide, or your disability and/or medical condition means you need a support runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please get in touch with us outlining your request and the reasons for it.
No, we do not offer a deferral, transfer or refund option for your entry. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.
Yes, you are welcome to move back to a later starting wave. There is no need to tell us, you can just do this on the day. You cannot, however, move to an earlier starting wave.
Yes, all participants will be emailed an official Event Guide no later than two weeks before the event. Your Event Guide will include all the information you need to know before, during and after your event.
The Brighton Marathon is £69.99.
The BM10K starts at Hove Lawns. The exact time of each wave in the 2025 event will be communicated closer to the event. In 2024 the first wave set off at 08:45.
It's important we have up-to-date details for you. You can update your details via your participant dashboard, which you can access via your entry confirmation email from Let's Do This. If you cannot find this, please contact us with your full name, date of birth and updated details.
If you live in the UK, your Event Pack will be posted to you, so please check your contact details are accurate and up to date.
Yes. If you are visually impaired and need the assistance of a guide, or your disability and/or medical condition means you need a support runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please get in touch with us outlining your request and the reasons for it.
No, we do not offer a deferral, transfer or refund option for your entry. Please see our terms and conditions for more details.
Yes, you are welcome to move back to a later starting wave. There is no need to tell us, you can just do this on the day. You cannot, however, move to an earlier starting wave.
Yes, all participants will be emailed an official Event Guide no later than two weeks before the event. Your Event Guide will include all the information you need to know before, during and after your event.
Entries for 2025 BM10K have not yet opened and will be available soon.
It's important we have up-to-date details for you. You can update your details via your participant dashboard, which you can access via your entry confirmation email from Let's Do This. If you cannot find this, please contact us with your full name, date of birth and updated details.
The Brighton Miles will return on Saturday 5 April. Entries for the 2025 Brighton Miles will open closer to Event Day.
The Brighton Marathon Weekend Brighton Miles will be free to enter.
