We have received some feedback regarding the cut off time for the Ultramarathon and following a review we are pleased to confirm an adjustment to the cut off time as follows:

To enter the ULTRA you must be able to complete a marathon distance in 5 hours (road) or 6 hours (trail).  The Beachy Head Marathon typically takes 30 min - 1 hour longer to complete than a road race, therefore you should use this as a helpful guide.  The overall finish time for the ULTRA is 8 hours and the cut off time will be reviewed following the 2022 event.

Finish times for other race categories:

Marathon: 9 hours (trail)

Half: 4 hours (trail)

10k: 2 hours (trail)

You may be asked to withdraw early by a sweeper if you are unable to maintain the pace set for each event (transport provided from checkpoints). These limits are in place to ensure we still have our full complement of volunteers and medical teams out on the course whilst you are participating. 

If you have entered the 10k, Half Marathon or Marathon and now wish to transfer to the Ultra you can do so by following the link in your confirmation email. The transfer fee will be waivered for 3 days (until midnight 22 January) to enable you to do so at no extra cost. You may have to pay extra if the new race is more expensive.

Now is the time to encourage your friends and family to sign up to Beachy Head. Early bird prices are available until the end of January and given the volume of entries we have received we expect the event to sell out early. 

If you would like to review your booking, check what race category you have entered or transfer to another category, you can do so by following the link in your confirmation email.

Good luck with your training.

All the best

Team Beachy Head Marathon  

22 - 23 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.

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The 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.

Start/Finish from Eastbourne Seafront at the start of the South Downs Way. Start time: 08:00

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Brand new for 2022, the Ultramarathon is an exciting new addition to the Beachy Head Marathon weekend, with runners invited to take on both the traditional Marathon route followed by the 10K route to create this endurance race with a total distacne of approximately 52.6 kilometres. Entries are limited to just 200 spaces and, due to the challenging nature of this race, will only be accepted from runners that have previously completed a marathon within 5 hours.

Start/Finish from Eastbourne Seafront at the start of the South Downs Way. Start time: 08:00

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The 10k run will set off 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 Eastbourne Seafront at the start of the South Downs Way. Start time: 08:20

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The Beachy Head Half is new in its third year and begins on Sunday 23 October 2022. The route will encompass much of the marathon route, however will detour into new surroundings which still have that amazing, picturesque scenery.

Start/Finish from Eastbourne Seafront at the start of the South Downs Way. Start time: 08:00

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