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Beachy Head Marathon

Eastbourne, United Kingdom • 25-26 Oct 2025

The Beachy Head Marathon is one of the largest off-road marathons in the UK, renowned for its stunning and challenging course through the South Downs National Park. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it attracts runners, joggers, and walkers alike. The event features multiple distances, including a marathon, ultra marathon, half marathon, and a 10k run, all set against breathtaking landscapes. The marathon and ultra events take place on the same day, while the half marathon occurs the following day, offering participants a chance to experience the picturesque scenery of the region. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Eastbourne

Race information

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42 km
Marathon
21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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