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Brighton Marathon

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Experience the buzz of the UK’s third largest marathon, and enjoy an atmosphere like no other in this vibrant and colourful city.

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Run along the south coast for a festival of fun that spans two days in the renowned coastal city, celebrating the vibrant community of Brighton and Hove.

The race will start in Preston Park and finish on the Brighton seafront at Madeira Drive, with an electric atmosphere and strong crowd support every step of the way.

About the Brighton Marathon

  • When: 12 April 2026
  • Where: Brighton
  • Distance: 26.2 miles
  • Why: Change people's lives

What you’ll get from Age UK

  • First class 1-1 personal support with your fundraising and training.
  • Technical Age UK running vest and iron-on letters.
  • Fundraising ideas and materials.
  • Age UK cotton t-shirt to wear out and about.

Apply for an Age UK charity place

You'll need to commit to fundraising a minimum of £500, plus a registration fee of £35.

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How does it work if I have my own place?

If you have arranged your own place and would like to raise money for Age UK, please email us at fundraise@ageuk.org.uk. You'll receive the same great support as other team members but won't have a fundraising target - just raise as much as you can.

Why run for Age UK?

When someone's desperately lonely and just needs to hear another voice, we're there for them.

When they've lost the person they love the most, we're there to help them find the strength to carry on.

When an older person is forced to live in a freezing house because they're worried about the cost of heating, we give them the support they need to regain control.

We're here because everyone deserves a place to turn to when times are tough.

And with the support of people like you, we can continue to be there.  

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

When will I find out if my application for a charity place has been successful?

If your application has been successful, we will be in touch via email within 10 working days to agree a time for a phone conversation to talk through fundraising plans and next steps.  We aim to respond to everyone applying for a place but if you haven’t heard back from us in 14 working days, please assume you have not been successful.

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How can I raise money?

We’ll help you set up an online fundraising page. The best way to start is to personalise your page with a photo, your story and then share it far and wide. You can also organise fundraising activities and events to boost your total and we have plenty of ideas and branded materials to give you a kick start.

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How much do I have to raise?

The fundraising target for the Brighton Marathon is £800 (excluding Gift Aid). We're here to help you, every step of the way.

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Why is there a minimum fundraising target for charity places?

Each charity place provides a valuable source of fundraising for Age UK. We set a minimum fundraising target to cover the cost of the place and support for our runners as well as ensuring each runners raises vital funds to help us reach older people who need support.  

 

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What happens if I don’t raise the minimum fundraising amount?

If you find you are struggling to reach your fundraising target, we are here to help with advice, ideas and materials. We would ask you to continue with your fundraising until you reached your target and we’ll continue to support you. We would never ask you to pay the difference personally.

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How do I get an Age UK running vest?

Your fundraising pack containing your technical running vest, iron-on letters, fundraising guide and fundraising materials will be sent out to you in October, 6 months ahead of the event.

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What is the race route?

You can find the Brighton Marathon race route here.

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Do you provide fundraising materials?

Yes, we can send you a fundraising guide, sweepstake form, poster to promote events, balloons, bunting, money boxes and collection buckets.

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What if I’m injured and can’t run?

If you’re not able to take part please let us know at the earliest opportunity, and we’ll discuss alternative options with you.

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Questions?

If you have any further questions, please get in touch with us at fundraise@ageuk.org.uk

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