Brighton Marathon training plan
A free plan counted back from race day and built for a coastal, rolling course. Answer three questions and see every week before you sign up.
Race daySun 4 Apr 2027
Distance42.2 km
CourseCoastal, rolling
Countdown25 weeks
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Counted back from race day
18 weeks to 4 April
Weekly distance for a runner doing 15–30 km now. Start later and Kyrvo shortens the base phase.
Mon 30 NovRace · Sun 4 Apr
BaseWk 1–4BuildWk 5–9PeakWk 10–16TaperWk 17–18
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Coaching notes for this course
Four climbs, all by mile 11The organiser lists four main climbs, at miles 1, 7, 9 and 11, and about 477 ft (145 m) of climb in total. The race rewards patient early miles. Your plan keeps some hill work in and teaches you to hold effort rather than pace on the rises.
Out to Ovingdean and backAfter a flat start in Preston Park you run past the Theatre Royal and the Royal Pavilion, then out along Marine Drive to a U-turn at Ovingdean with views back along the cliffs. Sea wind can matter on the exposed clifftop sections, so some of your long runs are best done in the open.
A finish in HoveYou join Madeira Drive at mile 15, pass Brighton Pier and the i360, then run through Hove on Grand Avenue and Church Road before the seafront and the finish at Hove Lawns. The tough miles come late, so your plan saves marathon-pace work for the second half.
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Brighton Marathon questions
When should I start training for Brighton Marathon?
Most runners need 16–22 weeks. Counting back from Sunday 4 April 2027, an 18-week plan starts on Monday 30 November 2026 and a 22-week plan on Monday 2 November. Start later and Kyrvo shortens the base phase.
Is Brighton a good first marathon?
Many first-timers choose it. The organiser calls it the UK’s third-largest marathon, with big crowds, cheer zones and a seven-hour cut-off. It is not flat, with about 477 ft (145 m) of climb, so pace the early miles carefully.
How hilly is the Brighton Marathon?
Moderately. The organiser lists about 477 ft (145 m) of climb, with the four main climbs at miles 1, 7, 9 and 11, so the biggest hills are done by mile 11. There is also a short section of block paving at mile 4.5.
Where does the Brighton Marathon start and finish?
It starts in Preston Park and finishes on Hove Lawns. The organiser confirms the 2027 start time about five weeks before race day.
Can I still get a place?
The organiser’s page said general entry was open when we last checked, and charities offer places with a fundraising target. Entries cannot be deferred, transferred or refunded, and runners must be 18 or over on race day.
Do I need to sign up to see the plan?
No. Answer three questions to see your full plan. Create a free account only if you want to save it and have it adapt.
Is Kyrvo really free?
Yes. Kyrvo is free to use. Any race or kit links that earn us a fee are clearly labelled, and we never sell your data.