The Beachy Head Marathon 26.2 | Half | 10k | Ultra, held each year in East Sussex, is one of the UK's most scenic and challenging trail marathons. Runners navigate a rugged course that takes them through the beautiful South Downs National Park, with dramatic views of the iconic Beachy Head cliffs and the English Channel. The race is known for its tough terrain, including steep ascents, descents, and varying weather conditions, making it a favorite for experienced trail runners looking for a unique challenge. In addition to the marathon, the event also features a 10K, half marathon and ultra 50K providing options for different levels of participants.
Races
32.7 Mile
Marathon
Half Marathon
10km
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Beachy Head Ultra, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 32.7-mile endurance challenge with a staggering 1,382-meter elevation gain. This iconic race takes runners through the South Downs National Park, showcasing the Seven Sisters cliffs and picturesque Sussex villages.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Beachy Head Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is one of the UK’s largest off-road marathons with a 1,181-meter elevation gain. Runners navigate 26.2 miles of stunning trails through the South Downs National Park, including iconic landmarks like the Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head.
Race Date:
26 October, 2025
The Beachy Head Half Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 13.1-mile race with an elevation gain of 488 meters. This course highlights the beauty of the South Downs National Park, offering a mix of challenging climbs and stunning coastal views.
Race Date:
25 October, 2025
The Beachy Head 10K, hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 6.2-mile race with a 310-meter elevation gain. Starting from Eastbourne seafront, this scenic route offers runners a manageable yet rewarding challenge amidst the natural beauty of the South Downs.
Weather based on historical averages.
FAQs
What is the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
How long is the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
Where does the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
The Beachy Head Ultra, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 32.7-mile endurance challenge with a staggering 1,382-meter elevation gain. This iconic race takes runners through the South Downs National Park, showcasing the Seven Sisters cliffs and picturesque Sussex villages.
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile is 52km long.
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile elevation gain is 1382 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
The Beachy Head Ultra, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 32.7-mile endurance challenge with a staggering 1,382-meter elevation gain. This iconic race takes runners through the South Downs National Park, showcasing the Seven Sisters cliffs and picturesque Sussex villages.
How long is the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile is 52km long.
Where does the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile take place?
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
The Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile elevation gain is 1382 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Ultra 32.7 Mile?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head Marathon?
How long is the Beachy Head Marathon?
Where does the Beachy Head Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Marathon?
The Beachy Head Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is one of the UK’s largest off-road marathons with a 1,181-meter elevation gain. Runners navigate 26.2 miles of stunning trails through the South Downs National Park, including iconic landmarks like the Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head.
The Beachy Head Marathon is 42km long.
The Beachy Head Marathon takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
The Beachy Head Marathon elevation gain is 1181 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head Marathon?
The Beachy Head Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is one of the UK’s largest off-road marathons with a 1,181-meter elevation gain. Runners navigate 26.2 miles of stunning trails through the South Downs National Park, including iconic landmarks like the Seven Sisters cliffs and Beachy Head.
How long is the Beachy Head Marathon?
The Beachy Head Marathon is 42km long.
Where does the Beachy Head Marathon take place?
The Beachy Head Marathon takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Marathon?
The Beachy Head Marathon elevation gain is 1181 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
How long is the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
Where does the Beachy Head Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
The Beachy Head Half Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 13.1-mile race with an elevation gain of 488 meters. This course highlights the beauty of the South Downs National Park, offering a mix of challenging climbs and stunning coastal views.
The Beachy Head Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Beachy Head Half Marathon takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
The Beachy Head Half Marathon elevation gain is 488 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
The Beachy Head Half Marathon, organized by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 13.1-mile race with an elevation gain of 488 meters. This course highlights the beauty of the South Downs National Park, offering a mix of challenging climbs and stunning coastal views.
How long is the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
The Beachy Head Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Beachy Head Half Marathon take place?
The Beachy Head Half Marathon takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
The Beachy Head Half Marathon elevation gain is 488 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head 10km?
How long is the Beachy Head 10km?
Where does the Beachy Head 10km take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head 10km?
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head 10km?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head 10km?
The Beachy Head 10K, hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 6.2-mile race with a 310-meter elevation gain. Starting from Eastbourne seafront, this scenic route offers runners a manageable yet rewarding challenge amidst the natural beauty of the South Downs.
The Beachy Head 10km is 10km long.
The Beachy Head 10km takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
The Beachy Head 10km elevation gain is 310 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Beachy Head 10km?
The Beachy Head 10K, hosted by Eastbourne Borough Council, is a 6.2-mile race with a 310-meter elevation gain. Starting from Eastbourne seafront, this scenic route offers runners a manageable yet rewarding challenge amidst the natural beauty of the South Downs.
How long is the Beachy Head 10km?
The Beachy Head 10km is 10km long.
Where does the Beachy Head 10km take place?
The Beachy Head 10km takes place in Eastbourne, England, UK.
What is the elevation gain of the Beachy Head 10km?
The Beachy Head 10km elevation gain is 310 metres, which Runna classifies as a Hilly race.
How can I prepare for the Beachy Head 10km?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalised training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Beachy Head 10km?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalised training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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Sport:
Running
Tags:
Coastal
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