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Participant Guide

Emergency engineering work

Emergency engineering work will take place overnight between Arundel, Barnham and Angmering (via Littlehampton) from 23:15 on Saturday 11 April to 07:10 on Sunday 12 April, with buses replacing trains. This is expected to have minimal impact on Brighton Marathon Weekend participants, but it may affect your journey to the Start Line. These changes are not yet in online journey planners, so please check your journey closer to Marathon Day.
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We can’t wait to welcome you on Sunday 12 April 2026!

We want to make your entire journey to the Start Line as smooth and stress‑free as possible. 

That’s why you’ll need to set up an account with us – it’ll be your all‑access pass to everything you need, all in one beautifully organised place. 

Keep an eye on your inbox for simple instructions on how to sign up – it takes moments.

Once you’re signed up, you’ll have access to: 

🎟️ Start Time
Arrival Time
🔢 Bib Number
📌 Key Event Day details

You’ll also find:

📘 Event Guide
🎧 Audio Guide
↗️ Accessibility Guide
🔁 Replacement pack QR code
📱 App download links

Think of it as your personal Event Day HQ – always available, up to date and designed to save you time and effort so you can focus on what really matters: getting excited and getting ready to run. 

Introducing: Account

Log in to your account to view your Participant Guide - accounts are being rolled out between 17–19 March, so please check your junk or spam folder for your sign‑up link, and if you haven’t received your invitation by Monday 23 March, get in touch so we can look into it for you.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Brighton Marathon Weekend