Beachy Head Marathon

25 October 2025

Start Time : 8:45 a.m.
Number of Places : 2,000

The Beachy Head Marathon is a popular race. Having been voted one of the top ten marathons by runnersworld.co.uk it attracts a lot of interest. Runners from all over the UK and from several other countries typically take part.



Beachy Head Marathon Route
The marathon route crosses the East Sussex countryside providing a challenging, but scenic and journey through the South Downs countryside.

The race starts and finishes at St Bedes School, King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne. On the outward half it makes its way past Willingdon Hill, through Westdean Forest, past Longman Windover Hill and Bostal Hill before making the return stretch. After Cradle Hill and a return to Westdean Forest runners will come to Beachy Head Road, with the finish line in site. Then, the exhilaration and cheers of finishing.

Beachy Head Marathon Entry
* Entry Fee : £54.99 (until 31 Dec)
* Registration Deadline : 24 October

Contact Information
Contact : Eastbourne Tourist Information Centre
Address : Cornfield Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4QA
Tel. : +44 (0)1323 415442
Email : events@eastbourne.gov.uk
Website : https://www.visiteastbourne.com/marathon