Experience the ultimate seaside marathon in Brighton & Hove

12 Apr 2026
Brighton
£25 registration fee
£350 sponsorship commitment

Take part in the 2026 Brighton Marathon in buzzing and beautiful city of Brighton & Hove for an unforgettable 26.2 mile run.

Starting in Preston Park, you'll scores of iconic Brighton landmarks including the South Lanes, the oldest Sealife Centre in the world and Brighton Bandstand, before your triumphant finish at Beach Village!

Ready for your next challenge? Join Team Cats now and make a real difference to the cats and kittens that need our help.

Our 2026 team is now full! Please join our waiting list and we'll be in touch if a place becomes available.

If you have your own ballot place in the event, you can still join Team Cats! Keep reading below to find out how to make your marathon more meaningful by using your place to support the cats.

Join our waiting list

How much do I have to raise?

For this popular marathon run there is a registration fee of £25 and we ask for a minimum sponsorship commitment of £350.

Already got your own place?

Join our team of Cat Champions and then simply set up a fundraising page and raise whatever you can to make life better for cats. In return, we’ll send you your own Cats Protection running top when you kickstart your fundraising!

I've got my own place

How we will support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way from sign up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including:

Dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and share their personal experiences of challenge events
A brilliant fundraising pack containing resources, information, tips and ideas, and sponsorship forms
Free branded vest to wear with pride during training and on race day
Practical fundraising support
Access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange ideas, tips, and advice
Motivation from a support crew of fellow cat lovers who believe in you and stand beside you as you hit your goals
Stories about the cats you’re helping

How we're helping cats in the Brighton area

From our Eastbourne Adoption Centre to volunteer-run branches across the region, our teams work tirelessly to help abandoned, unwanted and neglected cats in the south east.

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection branch or centre to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats and kittens in your chosen area.

I've got a query - how can I get in touch?

If you have questions, please call our Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

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