London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
Twickenham, United Kingdom • 23-24 May 2026
London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
The event is a long distance trail challenge running from Richmond upon Thames toward the Brighton coast. Route options include multiple distances and formats offered on a single weekend event for around 2,000 participants.
Available distances and formats:
- 100 km
- ~50 km
- 25 km
- Sussex Trail Marathon
- Brighton 25 km
- Solo start option, Ultra March option, Trailblazerz option
The route crosses the North Downs through Surrey and Sussex countryside to Turners Hill as a midpoint. The full 100 km route continues over the South Downs before reaching the Brighton coastline. The start is at Richmond upon Thames. Camping is provided near the halfway area for two day options and there are transfer services between key venues.
Support on route includes covered rest stops approximately every 12.5 km with major stops every 25 km. Rest stops have marquee cover, catering, seating, changing rooms, and medical and massage teams. The event uses a signed route with many markers and glow sticks at night and a GPS tracking app with timing scans at rest stops to log progress.
Food and drink are supplied at regular intervals with meals around every 25 km and snacks every 12.5 km. Finishers receive a medal, a T shirt, a glass of fizz and an official event certificate. Shuttle buses and parking are available at many finish locations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.