Join #TeamSpinal on the Brighton Marathon, one of the UK’s most iconic and scenic races, where the vibrant coastal atmosphere meets a community of passionate runners. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of this unforgettable experience – join us and make a difference!
How to apply for a charity place:
We’d love you to apply to join #TeamSpinal on the Brighton Marathon. Click on the button below to submit your application. Our panel will then look through this and will let you know if you have been successful.
Wheelchair entries: Please email us details of your injury and level of fitness as there may be a different process for these entries.
Got a ballot place?
If you are lucky enough to secure a ballot place we’d love you to join #TeamSpinal. You will receive all the perks of being part of the team and all we ask is that you raise as much as you can. All sponsorship will help us develop treatments to restore feeling and mobility for people paralysed as a result of a spinal cord injury. Email the Events Team today or click below to get started.
What can you expect from us:
Everyone in our team will receive a full support package including:
- 1-to-1 personalised fundraising support
- Access to an exclusive training Hub (provided by GH Training)
- Team e-newsletters
- A Spinal Research running t-shirt
Not to mention heaps of encouragement, help and advice!
We are pleased to be supported by GH Training, a service designed to help you train for the marathon. Run by personal trainer Graeme Hilditch (author of our training guides and previous Spinal Research runner!)
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FAQs:
Is there a minimum age for taking part in the Brighton Marathon?
Yes, all participants in the Brighton Marathon must be aged 18 or older on Marathon Day – you will be asked to confirm your age when you enter the event.
What is the registration fee and how much do I have to fundraise?
The registration fee for the Brighton Marathon is £20.00 and we ask all our charity place fundraisers to raise a minimum of £500.00
Please note there is a first fundraising target of £250.00 which is due on the 6th January 2025. The remainder of your fundraising target (£250.00) is due 4 weeks after the event (6th May 2025).
Will I get a fundraising top to wear on the day?
Absolutely, we love to send our team a technical t-shirt to wear during the run. We will even get you an iron on name so you can personalise it.
These are usually sent out after your first fundraising target.
How will I get my race pack?
Your Event Pack, containing your bib number, kitbag and your baggage label, should arrive in the post by Tuesday 2 April. If you haven’t received your pack by that date, please email the organisers your full name, postal address and date of birth.
If you do not receive a replacement pack before Event Day, you will need to collect it on Saturday 6 April – full details here.
Can I take part if I have a disability?
Absolutely, you can certainly take part with one of our charity places! To find out more information on accessibility, please click here. Alternatively, drop us a message and we can support on this.
I have a ballot place with Brighton Marathon and would like to fundraise for Spinal Research. Can I do this and will I have a fundraising target?
Congratulations on securing a place in the ballot – we would love to have you join #TeamSpinal! Please select ‘Own Ballot place’ above.
Please only fill out this form if you have a ballot place with Brighton Marathon Events.
As an own place runner, you won’t have a fundraising target. We just ask that you raise as much as possible so you can to help us fund essential research.
Have another question?
If you have any other questions or need support. Please contact us through the button below.
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