Beachy Head Marathon
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Beachy Head Marathon weekend
The Beachy Head Marathon weekend is scheduled for 24-25 October 2026 and will be held for the 46th year. The main event is an off-road marathon formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon. The course runs through the South Downs National Park countryside. All races start and finish on Eastbourne Seafront at the start of the South Downs Way. Entries are open.
- Marathon
- Ultramarathon - approximately 52.6 km
- Half Marathon
- 10K
Routes and entry conditions
The Ultramarathon combines the 10K route followed by the traditional marathon route for a total distance of about 52.6 kilometres. Ultramarathon entries are limited to 200 places and are only accepted from runners who have previously completed a marathon within 5 hours.
The 10K uses a shorter loop across the Downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse and back. The half marathon is in its sixth year and follows much of the marathon route while detouring into different sections with similar scenery. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.