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Beachy Head Marathon Entries Open for 2027 Following Record-Breaking Run
26th October 2026
Following a record-breaking weekend, Beachy Head Marathon athletes can begin training for their next challenge with 2027 entries now on sale.
One of the UK’s biggest off-road marathons will return from 23 – 24 October 2027, with entries open at early bird prices for a limited time.
After a particularly wet and windy run at this year’s event, athletes are celebrating their remarkable race achievements from over the weekend, including a women’s course record in one event.
Thousands of runners took on the iconic South Downs route with Timothy Short being the first across the Marathon finish line with a time of 3:06:32, and Alice Robinson being the first woman back with a time of 3:42:20.
In the Ultramarathon Joshua Woods managed a sub four-hour run with an impressive time of 3:53:13, while Lizzie Broughton not only placed first in the women’s category but broke the women’s Ultramarathon course record with a time of 4:46:11.
In the 10k, Aaron O’Shaughnessy took the top spot with a time of 41:04, while Meads runner Katie Stephens was the first female home with a time of 45:06.
Finally on Sunday, Steve Feltbower placed first in the Half Marathon with a time of 1:30:12, and Harriet Bloor was the fastest woman back with time of 1:37:33.
Eastbourne Borough Council’s Lead Member for Tourism & Place, Cllr Jenny Williams said, “Congratulations to everyone who braved the weather and took part – you are all incredible! Thank you also to the charities and volunteers who supported the event over the weekend providing a warm welcome under difficult circumstances.
“This year was particularly challenging thanks to not one, but two storms, however the Beachy Head Marathon spirit was alive and well and everyone came together to deliver another fantastic event.”
The Beachy Head Marathon is supported by a number of volunteers and charities including Mankind, Eastbourne Sea Cadets, Birling Gap Coastguard, Beachy Head Ramblers, Seaford Striders, Victoria Baptist Church, St Wilfrid’s Hospice and Hailsham Rotary Club.
Each voluntary organisation will receive a donation from the event – with more than £100,000 issued to date. It is also estimated that runners themselves raise a further £100,000 for good causes each year through sponsorship alone.
The Beachy Head Marathon returns from 23 – 24 October 2026 for its 47th year, starting and finishing on Eastbourne Seafront. The event is supported by The View Hotel, Euro Self Drive and Bede’s School.
The challenging off-road course includes an eye-watering 300 steps, 14 gates, an elevation gain of up to 1,381m and all seven of the world renowned Seven Sisters white cliffs.
The picturesque route also takes in parts of the South Downs Way, national park countryside, forest, four villages, two lighthouses and one river valley – making it one of the most scenic and challenging to complete.
For more information, to view all results and photos or to enter for 2027, visit BeachyHeadMarathon.com.
