Participant Guide
In the lead-up to the Brighton Marathon we’ll email your Participant Guide
It includes everything you need to know about getting to the Start Line – and more!
In the meantime, here’s what you need to know.
- Ensure your details are up to date
If you live in the UK, your Event Pack containing your running number and kit bag will be posted to the address you have saved in your Let’s Do This account so make sure this is kept up to date. It contains your running number and kit bag.
If you live outside of the UK, you will have to collect your Event Pack from Preston Park. Details about this will be in your Participant Guide closer to Event Day.
- Get to know what is available to you on Event Day
At our events we offer a quiet space, for anyone who wants to take a moment away from the crowds, and a prayer space that is open to all.
If your period falls on Event Day, you can find tampons and pads at the info points and drink stations.
If you have a bladder or bowel condition, a Just Can’t Wait Toilet Card explains you have a medical condition and need urgent access to a toilet. The card issued by the Bladder and Bowel Community can be downloaded here for free. From that page, you can also purchase a plastic card. There are also bladder pads at the info points and drink stations.
If you are visually impaired, or your disability or medical condition means you need a support runner, you can apply for a free place for them. Please email us outlining your request and the reasons for it.
If you would like a Support Runner, The Richard Whitehead Supported Runners Project in partnership with Nissan can pair you with someone for Event Day. You can register your interest here.
- Pick your plan
First of all, pick one of our Training Plans or download our Official Training App, Coopah. (need to link out to
Get familiar with the course (link to course page) and join our Strava community.
- Set up your fundraising page
You can sign up to Enthuse, our official fundraising platform, here. (need to link to enthuse 2025)
If you don’t have a charity place you can still fundraise for charity!
- Plan your journey to the Start Line
There will be a park and ride service which you can buy tickets for closer to the event.
Where possible, we recommend travelling to Preston Park on foot, by bicycle, or by public transport. A free bike park is available on a first-come-first-served basis.
- Keep your eye out for the Participant Guide closer to Event Day
This will be emailed to you ahead of the event and it includes everything you need to know about getting to the Start Line and more.