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Beachy Head Marathon

Name: Beachy Head Marathon
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Eastbourne

Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 24 Oct 2026

Beachy Head Marathon Weekend

The Beachy Head Marathon Weekend is an organized running event held at Bede's Prep School (BN20 7XL). The next scheduled race date shown is 24 October 2026. The event is presented by Beachy Head Marathon and runs as an offline, in-person weekend of races.

Multiple race distances are offered, with separate entry options and prices:

Beachy Head Ultra - £74.99
Beachy Head Marathon - £59.99
Beachy Head Half Marathon - £44.99
Beachy Head 10k - £29.99

Participant feedback collected for the event highlights consistent features: a trail route with notable hills, prominent coastal scenery, visible signage and good marshal coverage, and aid stations with water and snacks. Reviews also note available facilities near the start and finish, including use of a school hall and toilets. The event has an aggregate rating of 4.8 from 208 ratings. Entry availability and pricing varied by race category, with offers listed as available from late October 2025 onward. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Eastbourne

Race information

Website

53 km

Ultramarathon

Marathon

Half Marathon

10 km

10k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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