London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
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Event overview
The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse and passes over the North Downs and South Downs with countryside sections through Surrey and West Sussex. The full continuous route is around 100 km with about 1500 m of climb. The event typically attracts about 2,000 participants and offers one- and two-day formats, with an optional camping package at the halfway point.
Routes, categories and support
Distances and main route options:
- 100 km Richmond to Brighton, ~1500 m climb
- ~75 km Sutton to Brighton, ~1300 m climb
- ~58 km Richmond to Turners Hill, ~800 m climb
- 42 km Sussex Trail Marathon, Turners Hill to Brighton, ~700 m climb
- ~33 km Sutton to Turners Hill, ~600 m climb
- ~25 km Richmond to Sutton, ~200 m climb
- 25 km Brighton loop from Racecourse
Support and event services include signed routes with GPS tracking, rest stops approximately every 12.5 km (major stops every ~25 km) with marquee cover, catering and seating, medical teams and podiatrists, massage, and an event control room monitoring progress. Food and drink are provided (snacks every 12.5 km; meals every 25 km). There are shuttle transfers and finish-line awards including a medal, finisher T-shirt, and a finisher certificate. Special categories include an Ultra March (walking category with time targets) and a Trailblazerz category for faster competitive runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
