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Our name has changed, our mission has not.

Runs

Brighton Marathon 2025

Join Team Breakthrough T1D for this iconic marathon along Brighton’s gorgeous seafront.
Location: Preston Park, Brighton BN1 6SD Date: Sunday 6 April 2025 Price: £30

An aerial view of the Brighton Marathon finish line, alongside the beach and iconic pier

About the event

The Brighton Marathon 2025 is one of the most iconic running events in the UK and you could grab your place with Team Breakthrough T1D UK today!

Starting in Preston Park, the Brighton Marathon takes you through the heart of the city and you can soak up all the atmosphere along the way. You’ll then run all along Brighton seafront, past the famous Palace Pier, before finishing on Hove Lawns. Here you will receive a hero’s welcome and an opportunity to enjoy the festival feel to round off an amazing weekend.

How to enter the Brighton Marathon

Register now for a charity place

Breakthrough T1D has a limited number of charity places available

  • Registration fee: £30 
  • Sponsorship target: £500 

Our friendly team are here to support you with your fundraising and can provide plenty of ideas and advice, along with free materials to help you reach your goals. 

Everything you raise goes straight towards Breakthrough T1D’s life-changing research into type 1 diabetes and makes a huge difference to the 400,000 people in the UK living with type 1. 

Register for a Breakthrough T1D charity place

Use your own place

If you secure your own place with the race organisers or your running club, we would be delighted to have you join Team Breakthrough T1D and we will support you every step of the way. You will receive all the benefits of a charity place runner – with no minimum sponsorship requirement! Fill out our own place form today.

Please note: This form is NOT for a charity place. It is only if you have confirmation that you have a place in the Brighton Marathon from the organisers.

Register your own place

Why run for Breakthrough T1D?

As part of #TeamBreakthroughT1D our support includes:

  • Access to a wide range of fantastic fundraising materials
  • Ongoing support from our friendly events team
  • Regular newsletters with training and fundraising tips
  • A Breakthrough T1D running vest*
  • Cheering materials for your family and friends

*Your running vest will be sent to you once you have raised £100 towards your overall target. Vests are usually sent 1-2 months before the event.

Get in touch

For more information, email events@breakthrought1d.org.uk and we’ll be happy to help.

Thank you for supporting Breakthrough T1D!

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