London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trail event held on 29-30 May 2027. The route starts in Richmond upon Thames, crosses the North Downs and Surrey and Sussex countryside, passes Turners Hill around halfway, continues over the South Downs and finishes by the Brighton coastline. Around 2,000 participants take part.

Distances and challenge options include:

• 100 km
• ~50 km
• 25 km
• Sussex Trail Marathon
• Brighton 25 km
• 10 km

Support is provided throughout the route. Covered rest stops appear every ~12.5 km with major stops about every ~25 km; these have marquees, catering, seating, changing facilities and medical and welfare tents. Snacks are available every 12.5 km and meals about every 25 km, with dietary requirements catered for and lighter options for runners. The event uses a signed route with many pink arrows and glow-sticks for night sections, plus GPS tracking via the event app and timing scans at rest stops.

Event services include mobile medical teams, podiatrists and massage, a 24 hour control room, camping packages with showers at the ~50 km campsite, shuttle buses and transfers, and parking at many finish locations. Finishers receive a medal, a T shirt, a finishers meal and a commemorative certificate. Corporate team entries and hospitality options are available, and the event supports series partner charities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.