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Beachy Head Marathon

Beachy Head Marathon, Half & 10K: Saturday 24 Oct 2020

The Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon is one the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it is popular for its scenic and challenging route through the South Downs National Park countryside. Great for runners, joggers or walkers looking to get fit.

The 10k run will set off just after the marathon with a route comprising of breathtaking views and challenges, taking a shorter looping route across the Downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse and back.

Start/Finish from Bedes School, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne BN20 7XL.

Marathon Results 2019

10K Results 2019

2020 Entries - On Hold

One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK returns on 24 October 2020 for its 40^thyear!

The challenging event, set against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs National Park, will see thousands of runners take part, and will also feature the 10k run for a consecutive seventh year with the new addition for 2020 of a Half Marathon!

Please note entries to the 2020 Beachy Head Marathon are temporarily paused while we await further guidance from the government and Public Health England on mass participation events.

To join our waiting list and be the first to know when entries reopen, please sign up to our waiting list and you will be notified in due course.

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Marathon - 26.2 miles

Saturday 24 October will see the arrival of thousands of runners from around the world to Eastbourne for the Beachy Head Marathon, set within the stunning South Downs National Park and taking in the sights of the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff.

Half Marathon

2020 welcomes the introduction for the Beachy Head Half! Set within the stunning South Downs National Park and taking in the sights of the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff. The perfect building block between 10k and the Marathon

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10K

Introduced in 2013, the annual Beachy Head 10K also takes place on Satuday 26 October and has grown every year and become a firm favourite for 10K runners looking to experience the cross-country course and also with those looking at taking their first steps in the running world!

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That finish line feeling

On your marks, get set, go!

Beachy Head Marathon

The Eastbourne Beachy Head Marathon is one the biggest off-road marathons in the UK. Formerly known as the Seven Sisters Marathon, it is popular for its scenic and challenging route through the South Downs National Park countryside. Great for runners, joggers or walkers looking to get fit.

The 10k run will set off just after the marathon with a route comprising of breathtaking views and challenges, taking a shorter looping route across the Downs to Belle Tout Lighthouse and back.

Start/Finish from Bedes School, Dukes Drive, Eastbourne BN20 7XL.

One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK returns on 24 October 2020 for its 40th year!

The challenging event, set against the stunning backdrop of the South Downs National Park, will see thousands of runners take part, and will also feature the 10k run for a consecutive seventh year with the new addition for 2020 of a Half Marathon!

Saturday 24 October will see the arrival of thousands of runners from around the world to Eastbourne for the Beachy Head Marathon, set within the stunning South Downs National Park and taking in the sights of the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff.

2020 welcomes the introduction for the Beachy Head Half! Set within the stunning South Downs National Park and taking in the sights of the UK’s highest chalk sea cliff. The perfect building block between 10k and the Marathon

Introduced in 2013, the annual Beachy Head 10K also takes place on Satuday 26 October and has grown every year and become a firm favourite for 10K runners looking to experience the cross-country course and also with those looking at taking their first steps in the running world!

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One of the biggest off-road marathons in the UK returns on 24 October 2020 for its 40^thyear!