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Results & live — Beachy Head 2026
24-25 October 2026: chalk downland, Cuckmere Valley and the Seven Sisters cliffs above the Channel.
Live results and rankings on Sport Systems.
Results & Live → 🌐 Official website →The Beachy Head Marathon, formerly the Seven Sisters Marathon, is one of the largest off-road marathons in the UK. The 2026 weekend runs on 24 and 25 October in Eastbourne.
Four races are on the menu: an ultra, the marathon and a 10k on Saturday, then the half marathon on Sunday. Expect over 300 steps and 14 gates on the marathon route.
More races on Sports Infos: all results pages, our athletics section and the Lille Marathon results page.
Beachy Head 2026 results
Beachy Head results are published on Sport Systems: ultra, marathon, half marathon and 10k rankings.
2026 programme: races and start times
All races start and finish on Dukes Drive, Eastbourne (BN20 7RP).
Race info
There is no official car park, so arrive early. Trains run from London Victoria to Eastbourne. In-ear headphones are banned, bone-conduction headphones are allowed.
| Race | Start | Time limit |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra | Sat 7:40 | 9 h |
| Marathon | Sat 8:45 | 9 h |
| 10k | Sat 9:15 | 2 h |
| Half Marathon | Sun 8:00 | 4 h |
Course: South Downs and Seven Sisters
The marathon leaves Dukes Drive and climbs onto the Downs through Jevington, Alfriston and Litlington. It then follows the Cuckmere River back to the coast.
The finale crosses the Seven Sisters cliffs, passes Belle Tout Lighthouse and drops down to the finish. Drinks stations leave a gap of nearly eight miles between miles 8.8 and 16.7, so carry your own drink.
Beachy Head 2026 key facts
| Race | Start | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Marathon 26.2 MI | Sat 8:45 | 300+ steps · 14 gates |
| Ultra ULTRA | Sat 7:40 | 9-hour cap |
| Half Marathon 13.1 MI | Sun 8:00 | 4-hour cap |
| 10k 10K | Sat 9:15 | 2-hour cap |
Beachy Head 2026: FAQ
When is the Beachy Head Marathon 2026?
The marathon, ultra and 10k are on Saturday 24 October 2026. The half marathon is on Sunday 25 October.
Where can I follow the results live?
Live tracking and results are on Sport Systems, via the link on this page. All our results pages are also in the Les résultats section of Sports Infos.
What are the start times?
Ultra 7:40, marathon 8:45 and 10k 9:15 on Saturday. Half marathon 8:00 on Sunday.
Where do the races start and finish?
On Dukes Drive, Eastbourne (postcode BN20 7RP).
How hard is the course?
It is fully off-road with over 300 steps and 14 gates. The organisers say it usually takes 30 minutes to an hour longer than a road marathon.