London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Event overview

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The route runs from Richmond (Richmond-upon-Thames) to Brighton, finishing at Brighton Racecourse, and includes countryside across Surrey, the North Downs, and the South Downs. The full continuous route is approximately 100 km with about 1,500 m of climb; a two-day daylight option is offered with an overnight midway stop at Turners Hill (Tulley’s Farm). The event offers dedicated categories for rapid runners (Trailblazerz®) and brisk walkers aiming timed targets (Ultra March®). Registration is open and there are self-funding and charity-funded entry options.

Distances, logistics and support

• 100 km full continuous route, Richmond to Brighton
• 100 km two-day option (Day 1: 58 km, Day 2: 42 km)
• ~75 km (Sutton to Brighton)
• ~58 km (Richmond to Turners Hill)
• 42 km Sussex Trail Marathon (Turners Hill to Brighton)
• ~33 km (Sutton to Turners Hill)
• ~25 km Richmond to Sutton and a 25 km Brighton loop

The event provides rest stops approximately every 12.5 km, larger marquee stops every ~25 km, catering (meals and snacks), medical and massage teams, route signing with GPS tracking via an app, timing scans at rest stops, camping packages near the halfway point, shuttle transfers, and finishers’ items including a medal and T-shirt. Entry fee levels for self-funded places are listed per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.