London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is scheduled for 23-24 May 2026. The route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse, passing over the North Downs, through Surrey and Sussex countryside, and over the South Downs to the Brighton coastline. The event typically attracts about 2,000 participants and offers single-day and two-day options with an overnight campsite at the halfway point (around 58 km). The full continuous route is approximately 100 km with about 1,500 m of climb. The event uses a fully signed route and GPS tracking via an event app.

Formats, distances and event support

Distances and common route segments:

• 100 km - Richmond to Brighton, ~1500 m climb
• 75 km - Oaks Park (near Sutton) to Brighton, ~1300 m climb
• 58 km - Richmond to Turners Hill, ~800 m climb
• 42 km - Turners Hill to Brighton, ~700 m climb
• 33 km - Oaks Park to Turners Hill, ~600 m climb
• 25 km - Richmond to Oaks Park, ~200 m climb
• 25 km - Brighton 25 km loop from Racecourse

Support and services include covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km (major stops every ~25 km), food and drink provided at snacks and meals intervals, medical and welfare teams, podiatrists and massage, marquee facilities, shuttle transfers to local stations, and camping packages. Entry options include self-funded places, charity fundraising (various funding models), a Trailblazerz category for faster runners, and an Ultra March category for walkers aiming at set time targets. Registration fees for self-funded places are listed per distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.