London 2 Brighton
Ultra Challenge 2026
SPORTS INFOS — Capital to Coast. 23–24 May 2026, Bank Holiday weekend. Old Deer Park, Richmond → South Downs → Brighton seafront. 100km · 75km · 58km · 42km · 25km. New Ultra Trailblazerz®. ~2,000 challengers. Results LiveTrail.
Results — London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge 2026
Official results via LiveTrail — 23–24 May 2026, Richmond-upon-Thames → Brighton. 100km full, 75km, 58km, 42km, 25km. Organised by Ultra Challenge®.
Official Results LiveTrail → 🌐 ultrachallenge.com →Capital to Coast — The UK's iconic Bank Holiday challenge
The London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge is the original and most iconic event in the Ultra Challenge® series — the UK's No.1 series of treks and trail challenges. On Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 May 2026 (Bank Holiday weekend), around 2,000 adventurers set off from Old Deer Park, Richmond-upon-Thames, following the Capital to Coast trail south through the North Downs, the rolling Surrey and Sussex countryside, and over the South Downs Way, before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes into view. Five distance options accommodate every level — from a 25km introduction to the iconic full 100km challenge over two days. The halfway basecamp at Turners Hill, West Sussex (Tulley's Farm) offers optional camping and rest. Full support is provided throughout: signed route, Trekmasters on trail, medics, marshals and shuttle transfers.
« From the Thames at Richmond, over the chalk ridges of the North Downs, through the deep Surrey and Sussex countryside, and up over the South Downs — with Brighton's seafront as the reward. The original, and still the best, Capital to Coast trail challenge. »
Challenge Options — 23–24 May 2026
| Challenge | Distance | Route & Details |
|---|---|---|
| Full Challenge FULL TRAILBLAZERZ AVAILABLE ULTRA MARCH AVAILABLE | 100 km | Richmond → Turners Hill (58km) → South Downs → Brighton — over 2 days — optional camping at halfway — full support |
| 3/4 Challenge TRAILBLAZERZ AVAILABLE | ~75 km | Sutton → Brighton — skips first 25km semi-urban section — ideal to 'up your distance' without the full 100km |
| 1st Half TRAILBLAZERZ AVAILABLE ULTRA MARCH AVAILABLE | ~58 km | Richmond → Turners Hill — North Downs — Surrey & Sussex countryside — Saturday only |
| 2nd Half — Sussex Trail Marathon | ~42 km | Turners Hill → Brighton — over the South Downs Way — marathon distance — ideal to join a Full Challenge friend |
| Quarter Challenge / 1st Quarter / 2nd Quarter | ~25 km | Various 25km options — accessible entry distance — great for first-timers (14+ with adult) |
| Brighton 25km Loop NEW 2026 | 25 km | Standalone loop from the basecamp — taking in the fabulous South Downs Way — new for 2026 |
| Ultra March® WALKERS TIMED | 100km or 50km | Dedicated 8:30 AM walker start — experienced Pacer — 100km sub-24hrs or 50km sub-12hrs — stage times checked |
Official Results & Event Information
LiveTrail
Official results for the London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge 2026 — all distances and categories.
Results →ultrachallenge.com
Challenge options, route maps, camping, basecamps, Trailblazerz, Ultra March and all event details.
ultrachallenge.com →Brighton & South Downs
The finish line destination — Brighton Pier, Royal Pavilion, Seven Sisters, South Downs National Park.
Visit Brighton →Getting there: The start at Old Deer Park, Richmond-upon-Thames, is easily reached by London Overground and the District line (Richmond station, 10 min walk). By car, parking is available at the basecamp (Turners Hill) — shuttle buses from London. The finish in Brighton is served by regular Thameslink and Southern trains from London (55 min from London Bridge / Victoria). Fundraising: the Ultra Challenge can be entered via full charity sponsorship, mixed funding, or self-funded with voluntary fundraising. Over 40 official UK charity partners. Full information at ultrachallenge.com.