Two Alzheimer's Society runners wave as they pass Brighton Pier
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Brighton Half Marathon

Event Type Half Marathon
Date 1 March 2026
Location Brighton, UK
Registration Fee £35
Fundraising Target £200
Level Moderate

This scenic half marathon takes in Brighton in all its beauty. You’ll run past Brighton Pavilion Pier, Hove’s colourful beach huts, the Royal Pavilion, and the British Airways i360. You’re also promised stunning sea views along 95% of the course!

With a beautiful beachside route, amazing crowd support and a flat course this sell-out race is one of the first major half marathons in the running calendar and one of the most popular races in the UK.

Take on the Brighton Half Marathon and get ready to feel out of breath but full of pride, as you help fund vital support and life-changing research. 

 

Running for Alzheimer’s Society

Charity entries

Join team Alzheimer's Society at the Brighton Half Marathon and feel amazing about giving help and hope to people living with dementia. You'll need to pay a registration fee of £35 and set a fundraising target of £200. We'll be there to support you every step of the way.

Sign up for a charity place

When you run for us, you'll receive:

  • a support pack with fundraising help and materials
  • a free running top to wear on race day
  • detailed training guides for different abilities and personalised support from our experts
  • access to a Facebook group where you can chat to other runners
  • support from our dedicated events team to help you smash your fundraising target
  • the biggest cheers on race day and an invite to our post-race marquee for well-deserved refreshments.

Own place entries

Already have your own place in the Brighton Half Marathon? Use it to run for Alzheimer's Society and join thousands of others who are determined to stop dementia devastating lives. 

You'll have no registration fee and we'll be there to support you every step of the way. Simply set your own fundraising target and we'll work with you to help you smash it. 

Fundraising for Alzheimer's Society

We know that fundraising can be just as challenging as the event, but our expert team will be on hand to help. Your support pack will get you started, and we’ll be in regular contact with support, advice and ideas.

JustGiving

Kick-start your fundraising by setting up a JustGiving page. You can easily share your page with your friends, family and colleagues on social media and email, plus everything happens automatically.

The money you donate is sent to us, Gift Aid collected, and your sponsors thanked. Job done!

Set up a JustGiving page

Fundraising for your run

From posters and sponsorship forms to social media badges and advice on promoting an event, find all the resources you need to smash your fundraising in our hub.

Go to the fundraising hub

Frequently asked questions

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