Brighton Miles
Be part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend and take on this free, fun event suitable for the whole family.
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.
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
Find the perfect wave for you
- 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.