Brighton Half Marathon

Running

Event Type:Running

Location:Brighton

Distance:13.1

Registration fee:£30

Minimum sponsorship:£250

Event date:1st Mar 2026

Run the Brighton Half Marathon as part of our #WishHero team because every child deserves to wish for more than a life defined by illness​.

About the Event

The 2026 Altra Brighton 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 in 95% of the course!

The race is one of the first major half marathons in the running calendar and one of the most popular races in the UK. So, why not join our 2026 #WishHero team and experience the amazing atmosphere for yourself?

Join Team #WishHero

Registration Options

Charity Place

Sign up for a Charity Place in the Brighton Half directly through Make-A-Wish here. Pay a registration fee of just £30, fundraise a minimum of £250 and be a part of the #WishHero team for 2026!

Own Place

If you are one of the lucky ones to acquire a place directly through the organisers, you can help to make wishes come true by choosing to run for Make-A-Wish. Join our team for free here, set your own fundraising target, and be a 2026 #WishHero.

How we'll support you

  • A free #WishHero running top and fundraising pack
  • Access to our online training hub and app
  • Regular support emails, key information and fundraising tips
  • Any fundraising materials you may require
  • Dedicated member of the Events Team to help
  • Thank you letter and certificate

Why run for us in the Brighton Half Marathon?

By supporting Make-A-Wish UK and becoming a #WishHero in the Brighton Half Marathon 2026, you'll be transforming the lives of children like 10-year-old Audrina. She wished to be a Scientist and research diseases like cancer - her wish was made possible because of #WishHeroes like you.

Audrina's wish

10 years old

Derby

"I wish to be a Scientist; I want to research into diseases like cancer and find cures!"

Read about Audrina's wish