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 23rd October 2021, with it’s support races taking place on 17th October 2021 (Beachy Head Half) and Beachy Head 10k taking place on 24th October 2021.

Entries reopened on the 27^th November 2020 at 07:00. Entries will close on 31st August 2021 or earlier if all spaces have been 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
 

Active refund is an optional extra offered at point of payment for entry. This is a service offered by the registration provider and not by Beachy Head Marathon. Please ensure that you read the terms and conditions in full and ensure that it meets the demands and needs of your purchase before proceeding. All refund requests need to be submitted by 13th October 2021.
 

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 2021, due to the ongoing pandemic and social distancing rules that we have set for the event.

Drinks stations are available around the course route. The locations of each water dtation will be confirmed two weeks prior to the event.

We will offer the option to defer or receive a refund if the event gets cancelled for any reason and you are unable to make to the rearranged date. We will also offer the same terms if you live in an area under local lockdown restrictions at the time of the event.  We are unable to refund or defer entries if you change your mind, book a holiday, injure yourself, change your mind due to a pandemic or any other personal reason. Qualifying refunds will be issued in November with payments expected by 1 December 2021.

We will offer the option to defer or receive a refund if the event gets cancelled for any reason and you are unable to make to the rearranged date. We will also offer the same terms if you live in an area under local lockdown restrictions at the time of the event.  We are unable to refund or defer entries if you change your mind, book a holiday, injure yourself, change your mind due to a pandemic or any other personal reason. Qualifying refunds will be issued in November with payments expected by 1 December 2021.

Category transfer reopened on the 27 November at 07:00 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.

Spectating is banned to prevent large crowds gathering.

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 reduced water provision 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 2021, 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 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 2021, in-ear headphones banned (bone conducting allowed).

• 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 (event waiver)

We are introducing starting waves for each race category again 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 pen. You must maintain social distancing during the event and you should not congregate in groups.

Event Waiver

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!