FAQs

The closing date for all entries is the 21^st of September 2023 at 23:59.

You can view and manage your booking by logging onto your account on Eventrac: https://beachyheadmarathon.eventrac.co.uk/login

Yes. You can edit your registration details online by logging onto your Eventrac account:

https://beachyheadmarathon.eventrac.co.uk/login

Yes, for health and safety reasons there is a time cap for each race category:

Ultra: 9 Hours (trail)

Marathon: 9 Hours (trail)

Half Marathon: 4 Hours (trail)

10K: 2 Hours (trail)

You may be asked to withdraw early by the sweeper team on the course if you are unable to maintain the pace set for each event (transport can be arranged to return you to the start line). The time limits are in place to ensure we still have our volunteer marshals and medical teams out on the course whilst you are participating.
 

To enter the Beachy Head ULTRA, you must be able to complete the ULTRA (52km) in 9 hours.  

The Beachy Head Marathon typically takes 30 minutes to 1 hour longer to complete than a road race, therefore you should use this as a helpful guide when entering the event.

Unfortunately, for health and safety reasons and due to the high volume of participants at our events, we are unable to allow dogs to participate.

The minimum age for ULTRA and Marathon participants is 18.

The minimum age for the Half Marathon is 17; however, if you are 17, we recommend you are accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The minimum age for the 10K is 16; however, we recommend you are accompanied by a parent or guardian if you are aged 16 or 17.

Yes! You can find our different race route maps on the link below:

Beachy Head Marathon : Beachy Head Marathon 2023 - Route Maps (eventrac.co.uk)

From time to time, course alterations are implemented for your safety. We will ensure all participants are informed of any alterations made to the routes prior to the event.

The Beachy Head Marathon organisers cannot guarantee the underfoot ground conditions along the various routes. Therefore, participants are encouraged to prepare for all conditions including: dry, damp, slippery, soft and muddy.

Trail/off-road running shoes are a popular choice for this event.

We do not allow any on the day entries. All entries must be completed online via Eventrac before the entry closing date on September the 21^st 2023.

You can enter the event using the link below:

Beachy Head Marathon : Beachy Head Marathon 2023 (eventrac.co.uk)

We are unable to refund entries if you change your mind, book a holiday, injure yourself or for other personal reasons.

Please email any questions regarding refunds under exceptional circumstances to:  beachyheadmarathon@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

We will only offer the option to defer entries if the event gets cancelled/rescheduled for any reason and you are unable to make the rearranged date.

You can transfer your entry to a different race category by logging onto your Eventrac account: https://beachyheadmarathon.eventrac.co.uk/login

PLEASE NOTE: A category transfer fee will apply, and all changes must be completed by the 22^nd of September 2023. We will not accept any category transfers after this date as race packs will be finalised.

You can transfer your entry to another participant by logging onto your Eventrac account:

https://beachyheadmarathon.eventrac.co.uk/login

PLEASE NOTE: All participant transfers must be completed by 23:59 on the 22^nd of September 2023. No further transfers will be made after this date.

For health and safety reasons, we cannot allow any early starts.

Saturday 21^st of October:
The ULTRA and Marathon begin at 08:00am and the 10K begins at 08:20am.

Sunday 22^nd of October:
The Half marathon begins at 08:00am.

Final event details will be emailed out to all participants 1-2 weeks before the event. Please make sure your details are all up to date on your Eventrac account.

Race numbers and timing chips will be posted out 1-2 weeks in advance of the event to your registered address. Please ensure all of your address details are up to date by 22^nd September 2023.

If you do not receive your race pack in time before the event, Sport Systems will be on-site on the day of the event to deal with any race pack queries from 7am.

Please arrive with enough time prior to the race start time to ensure your query can be dealt with effectively. Please bring evidence of your confirmation email with you.

We have a merchandise stall at our events, and you can also purchase merchandise via our website on the link below:

Beachy Head Marathon : Beachy Head Marathon (eventrac.co.uk)

PLEASE NOTE: WE ACCEPT CARD ONLY AT OUR EVENTS.

We offer a bag drop facility in Bede’s Sports Hall on Saturday the 21^st of October for all ULTRA, Marathon and 10K participants. This service is not available on Sunday the 22^nd of October for Half Marathon participants.

The facility is accessible to race participants ONLY. Friends, family, and spectators will not be allowed access to the Sports Hall.

PLEASE NOTE: All belongings are left at your own risk.

Yes! You can receive a Sports Massage in Bede’s Sports Hall.

The swimming pool will be available to ULTRA and Marathon participants subject to annual maintenance on Saturday the 21^st of October 2023.

We actively encourage participants to bring their own hydration for the event as this helps us to reduce our environmental impact. Hydration belts, hydration packs or camelbaks are recommended for this.

Drink stations are available around the course route. The locations of each water station are as follows:

ULTRA: Start/Finish, 4m, 8.8m, 16.7m, 18.5m, 22.8m and 29.3m.

Marathon: Start/Finish, 4m, 8.8m, 16.7m, 18.5m and 22.8m.

Half: Start/Finish, 4m and 9.8m.

10K: Start/Finish and 5K.

PLEASE NOTE: We are reviewing our checkpoints for 2023 so alterations may occur, but participants will be notified in advance of the event.

Organisers recommend participants use facilities at home or at a hotel before arriving at the event due to limited facilities on site. Toilets will be located at the following distances:

ULTRA and Marathon: Start/Finish, Jevington 4m, Alfriston (Pubs and Hotels) 9m, Bo-Peep 12m, Litlington 16.7m and Birling Gap 22m.

Half: Start/Finish, Butts Brow 4m and Horseshoe Plantation 9.8m.

10K: Start/Finish.

We offer a variety of food along the course including bananas, mars bars, biscuits, and sausage rolls. We also provide vegan rolls and vegan chocolate bars too.

Hot food will be provided at the end of the Marathon and ULTRA route for finishers in Bedes School Canteen along with pasties at the finish line for the Half.

Should you require energy bars, gels, or energy drinks it is advisable to bring your own.

Absolutely! We encourage fancy dress costumes of all shapes and sizes.

Parking is available on the seafront and surrounding areas. We recommend arriving early to guarantee yourself a space close to the start/finish line.

Unfortunately, in-ear headphones are banned from the event. However, bone conducting versions are allowed. This is a decision based around the health and safety of all competitors as we need to ensure all instructions from marshals are observed.

Road crossings occur during each distance and whilst we have traffic marshals to assist you, we cannot guarantee their availability or compliance of road users and therefore you must check before you cross the roads.

Our volunteers make our event possible and we are always on the lookout for more volunteers!

Please complete the online registration form by following the link below:

https://form.jotform.com/223073731665355

A member of the Events Team will get in contact with you once you have completed the online form to provide you with further details on your position and duties.

As a volunteer, you will receive a complimentary Beachy Head Marathon hoodie for helping out at our events.

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PLEASE NOTE:

The online briefing for volunteers will be held online on Monday the 16^th of October 2023. * Time TBC.

Volunteer pack/hoodie collection will be on Tuesday the 17^th of October 2023 from 8:00-18:30.
 

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If you have any further questions that have not been answered above, please email us at:

Beachyheadmarathon@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk and a member of the Events Team will be happy to help.