Join the superhero wave at Brighton Miles!

The Brighton Miles offer participants of all ages and abilities the chance to be part of the action by running, jogging or walking a one-mile course in Preston Park.

You can sign up for the Superhero Wave at 12:50 and take part in full costume as your favourite superhero!

When: Saturday 11 April 2026
Start Line: Preston Park
Terrain: Road, fast and flat

What you get:

• Timed results
• Finisher’s medal (optional)

Facilities:

• Toilets, including accessible toilets
• Free Festival Area in Preston Park where you can celebrate with family and friends
• Sensory Calm Space and Multi Faith Prayer Space
• Bladder pads, tampons and sanitary towels are available

• Brighton Table Tennis Club – Have a go on their tables and even challenge one of their coaches to a match.
• Nam Yang Martial Arts Club – Try out martial arts with guidance from their experienced coaches.
• VYD Football – Enjoy football for everyone, with matches, challenges and fun sessions led by VYD coaches and players.
• Bevendean Gymnastics Club – Take on their inflatable run! Roll, cartwheel or tumble along it with support from qualified coaches and young leaders - or simply watch the action.
• The Daily Mile – Visit the team behind the brand‑new Daily Mile Wave for 2026. Pick up the festival activity trail and learn more about getting moving at school.
• Junior parkrun – Meet the junior parkrun team, join in their energetic warm‑ups, and find out how to take part in your local Sunday events.

• 10:30 Junior parkrun Wave - Junior parkrunners and family
• 10:45 Family Wave - Open age and gender
• 11:00 Daily Mile - Open age
• 11:15 Clubs & Community Wave - Open age
• 11:30 Children’s Wave School - School Year 3-6, Female only
• 11:40 Children’s Wave School – School Year 3-6, open
• 11:50 Family Wave - Open age and gender
• 12:05 Children’s Wave - School Year 7 & 9, Female only
• 12:15 Children’s Wave - School Year, 7 & 9, open
• 12:25 Children’s Wave - School Year 10 & 11, open
• 12:35 Family Wave - Open age and gender
• 12:50 Superhero Wave - Calling all superheroes! Dress up and take part as your favourite superhero!
• 13:05 Brighton Girls Women & Girls Wave - Brighton Girls have been empowering women and girls in the heart of Brighton for 150 years. This wave is for women and girls across the community to come together
• 13:20 Family Wave - Open age
• 13:35 Welcome Wave - Open age. For those who often feel unwelcome or isolated in traditional running events, this accessible wave accounts for the needs of the neurodiverse community and supports disabled participants.