Common questions about the Brighton Marathon

How do I apply for my own place? Back to top

Public entry to the 2014 Brighton Marathon opens on Tuesday 16 April 2013. To secure your own place please visit www.brightonmarathon.co.uk|.

Once you have secured your own place then you can join Team Macmillan. Email your details to brightonmarathon@macmillan.org.uk| or call 020 7840 4937.

How do I apply for a Macmillan guaranteed place? Back to top

Macmillan have Guaranteed Places available in the Brighton Marathon. To secure a place we ask you to pledge to raise a minium of £800 in sponsorship. There is no registration fee to pay.

To apply for a place simply complete our Team Macmillan Guaranteed Place Application Form.|

How much do I have to raise? Back to top

Guaranteed charity place runners 

If you are running on one of our guaranteed charity places then you will have a minimum sponsorship amount of £800 to raise. This will due in one month after the event (06 May 2014).

Own place runners

If you are succesful in securing your own place then you do not have a minimum sponsorship target, we just ask you to raise as much as possible. We will provide you with the same level of care and support that our guaranteed place runners receive.

What is your own place? Back to top

An 'own place' is when you secure a place in the Brighton Marathon directly through the race organisers - either through public registration or the ballot.

If you are successful in securing your own place in the Brighton Marathon then you can join Team Macmillan through our online form|.  

What is a Macmillan guaranteed / golden bond place? Back to top

A charity guaranteed place means that you have completed a guaranteed charity place application form and have been notified by Team Macmillan that your application was successful. 

We will make guaranteed place application forms available to download when public registration has filled.

What kind of support will Macmillan give me? Back to top

When you join Team Macmillan, we'll provide you with:

• a full fundraising and training pack
• a sponsorship form
• your free Team Macmillan running vest or T-shirt
• regular newsletters, keeping you up to date with Team Macmillan news
• the loudest and most supportive cheers from renowned cheer-points on race day

Most importantly, we'll provide you with a reason to put in those months of training and fundraising. Because you'll know that your efforts are going towards improving the lives of people affected by cancer in the UK now and far into the future.

Will Macmillan help me with my training? Back to top

Of course. When you sign up to run the Brighton Marathon with Team Macmillan we’ll provide you with a comprehensive training pack and regular newsletters full of top training tips, including advice from our Team Macmillan patrons. We will also advise you of other useful sources of information to help you prepare for the big day.

What happens if I get injured? Back to top

If you or any of your team mates get injured while training we recommend you contact your GP, physio or specialist sports injury clinic. They will be able to advise you if you are fit enough to run.

If you do need to withdraw you will need to inform the Brighton Marathon race organisers as soon as possible. Please also let Macmillan know so that we can advise you about transferring your place.

When will I get my race number? Back to top

Your official race number and timing chip will be sent to you directly from the Brighton Marathon race organisers approximately two weeks before the event.

If you have any queries please contact them directly by either calling 08453 100 088 or emailing info@brightonmarathon.co.uk|.  

Where can I find more specific information? Back to top

For more information you can visit the official Brighton Marathon website www.brightonmarathon.co.uk|.

For more information on running for Team Macmillan please get in touch by emailing brightonmarathon@macmillan.org.uk| or calling 020 7840 4937.