Brighton Half Marathon

The Brighton Half Marathon is an annual half marathon road running race. The race is run primarily along Brighton seafront and passes through famous landmarks such as the Royal Pavilion, Brighton Pier, West Pier and Brighton Marina. It is one of the first major halfs in the running calendar and one of the most popular races in the United Kingdom.

Drawing runners from across the UK, the flat course makes it perfect for novice runners and seasoned pros alike, taking in the beautiful coastal views and enjoying a fantastic atmosphere! Going from strength to strength the Brighton Half Marathon celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2015 with over 12,500 runners taking part, this fantastic event is set to get even bigger and better than ever before in 2017.

The flat course provides a great intro for novice runners and a fantastic training run for those working up to a full marathon distance. The race became part of the Vitality Running Series in 2014 and is the biggest annual fundraising event for The Sussex Beacon.The Vitality Brighton Half has a wonderful atmosphere, a fast, flat course and a fantastic location by the sea and beside some iconic landmarks of the city.