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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

West Sussex, United Kingdom • 23-24 May 2026

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is a premier endurance event held annually, covering distances of 100km, 50km, 25km, and 10km. Starting in Richmond, West London, participants traverse the scenic North Downs and Surrey & Sussex countryside, with the full 100km route continuing over the South Downs to finish at Brighton Racecourse. The event offers various challenge options including a full continuous 100km, a two-day daylight 100km with camping, and shorter half and quarter challenges.

It caters to all fitness levels, allowing walking, jogging, or running, with extensive support including marquee rest stops, medical teams, GPS tracking, and catering. Additional features include Ultra March® for brisk walkers and a new Trailblazerz™ category for competitive runners. The event fosters camaraderie and achievement in a stunning natural setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) West Sussex

Race information

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100 km
1500 m+
Full 2 Day 'daylight' ~100 Km
100 km
1500 m+
Full Continuous ~100 Km
75 km
1300 m+
3/4 Challenge ~75 Km
58 km
800 m+
1st 1/2 Challenge ~58 Km
42 km
700 m+
2nd 1/2 - Sussex Marathon 42 Km
33 km
600 m+
2nd 1/4 Challenge ~33 Km
25 km
Brighton 25 Km Loop
25 km
200 m+
1st 1/4 Challenge ~25 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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