London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

London 2 Brighton : event overview

The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge takes place on 23-24 May 2026. The main continuous route runs from Richmond, West London, to Brighton Racecourse. The event uses trails over the North Downs and South Downs, passing Surrey and Sussex countryside and finishing by the Brighton coastline. Finishers receive a medal, finisher T-shirt, a glass of fizz, and an official certificate.

Distances and route options:

• 100 km - Richmond to Brighton, ~1500 m climb, finish Brighton Racecourse
• ~75 km - Oaks Park (near 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 - Oaks Park to Turners Hill, ~600 m climb
• ~25 km - Richmond to Oaks Park, ~200 m climb
• 25 km - Brighton 25 km loop from Brighton Racecourse

Formats, support and logistics

Options include a continuous 100 km, a two-day 100 km daylight option with an optional campsite at the halfway point, half and quarter challenges, a Brighton loop, an Ultra March category for target walking times, and a Trailblazerz category for fast runners. Rest stops are provided about every 12.5 km, with major stops about every 25 km. The event supplies marquee rest stops, meals and snacks (meals every 25 km), drink stations, medical and massage teams, podiatry support, and a timing/GPS tracking system accessible via an event app. Camping packages, shuttle buses to local stations, and transport transfers are available. Registration may be self-funded or via charity fundraising with different fee and fundraising models. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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