FAQs

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Our team has been working extremely hard to overcome the challenges that we now face and we are delighted to announce that the Beachy Head Marathon will be taking place on the 24th October 2020, with it’s support races taking place on 18th October 2020 (Beachy Head Half) and Beachy Head 10k taking place on 25th October 2020.

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Entries reopened on the 4^th Sept at 13:00. Entries will close when all spaces have sold out. 

Yes. Our registration system allows you to view your registration online. Please Click here or copy this link into your browser https://passport.active.com.

Yes, for health and safety reasons all participants must return within 9 hours of their start time for the Beachy Head Marathon, 4 hours for the Half Marathon and 2 hours for the 10k. A sweeper team will follow to ensure you meet this time limit. You may be asked to retire at the next checkpoint if meeting the time limit is unlikely. 

Please contact our events team, call Julie Paul on 01323 415442 or email julie.paul@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk

Race numbers and timing chips will be posted out in advance to your registered address.

Unfortunately not. All registrations must be completed online, in advance.

Unfortunately we are unable to allow dogs to participate in 2020. This rule will be reviewed for 2021.

Drinks stations are available around the course route. Checkpoints are highlighted on the route map. Please note, this is subject to change depending on regulatory changes.

You may sacrifice your entry (support the event, no refund issued), defer your place to 2021 or apply for a refund minus the booking fee, which will be processed shortly before the 2020 event, in September. This must have been completed by 31 August.

You may sacrifice your entry (support the event, no refund issued), defer your place to 2021 or apply for a refund minus the booking fee, which will be processed shortly before the 2020 event, in September. This must have been completed by 31 August.

Category transfer reopened on the 4 September at 13:00 and will be available until race category reaches capacity. Category transfer is made via your online Active account. A category transfer fee will apply. https://passport.active.com

For health and safety reasons we cannot allow the transfer of registration numbers between participants. We require all current information to be correct in the event of circumstances such as Track and Trace.

For health and safety reasons we cannot allow early starts.

Yes. You can edit your registration details online. Please click here - https://passport.active.com

Final event details will be emailed out to all participants 2 weeks before the event.

Course detours/changes may apply - Participants will be kept informed

The minimum age for marathon participants is 18

The minimum age for the 10k is 16; however you must be accompanied by a parent or guardian if you are aged 16 or 17.

Yes. We encourage fancy dress costumes of all shapes and sizes. Please ensure the costume is suitable for such run.

Please be aware, for the 2021 Beachy Head Marathon, large crowds are being discouraged and social distancing needs to be enforced. In the interest of public safety, please discourage friends and family from attending the event. Barriers will be in place at the start/finish line to restrict viewing.
 

Organisers recommend participants use facilities at hotel or home before arriving at the event due to limited facilities on site.

Marathon: Start/Finish, Alfriston (pubs/hotels) 9m, Bo-Peep 12m, Litlington 16.7m, Birling Gap 22m.

10k: Start/Finish

Participants MUST bring their own hydration for around the course as there will be less water stations than previously. Hydration belts, hydration packs or camelbak are recommended for this. We offer a variety of bananas, mars bars and sausage rolls on the course. Should you require energy bars, gels or energy drinks it would be advisable to bring your own. For 2020, plastic water bottles will be made available at some check points but please ensure you recycle at the designated recycle bins provided. 

Organisers cannot guarantee the underfoot ground condition of the Marathon, Half Marathon & 10k Route. 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.

Parking is available on the seafront and surrounding areas. We recommend you arrive early to guarantee yourself a space nearer the start/finish line. Please do not arrive at the holding pen (St Andrew's Prep) before your designated time slot. This time slot will be emailed to you 2 weeks prior to the event.

Unfortunately, in-ear headphones are banned from the event, however bone conducting versions are allowed. This is a decision based around the helath and safety of all competitors as we need to ensure all instructions from marshals are observed and to advise other competitors of an imminent overtake so social distancing is able to be observed.

Elements that we are unable to include due to social distancing: Baggage area, indoor changing facility, canteen, physio, swimming pool, mass start, spectators dissuaded from attending, dogs/canine banned for 2020 (reviewed for 2021), in-ear headphones banned (bone conducting allowed).

Due to Covid-19, we need to implement the following new regulations:

• Without a canteen we have ordered finish line pasty’s for all the marathon finishers, after all you deserve it!
• Race pack/chip/number posted out in advance
• Arrival times
• Start waves
• Increased toilet provision
• Participants are encouraged to bring their own hydration/Gels in the form of a hydration belt/similar. To comply with guidance we are unable to offer water in paper cups. Sealed plastic water bottles will be provided at checkpoints and plastic recycling will be in operation.
• Overtaking is dissuaded, but allowed if you maintain social distancing/take a wide berth. There may be some sections where overtaking is prohibited, this will be signposted.
• Regular cleaning of touch points
• Hand sanitising stations available on the course
• Face coverings required within holding area (must be removed before start of race)
• Course detours/changes may apply - Participants will be kept informed
• Introduction of participant code of conduct

We are introducing starting waves for each race category this year to assist with social distancing. We will request your predicted times and if they are similar to your friends, it is likely you will be in the same starting berth.

And finally...wondering what to eat for pre marathon prep? Take a look at this delicious Pasta recipe that's not only tasty but super easy too!