Travel
The race start and finish is situated on Madeira Drive on Brighton seafront between Brighton Pier and Brighton Marina.
Travelling by train
To reach the race site from Brighton train station, take Queens Road south to the seafront, turn left and head towards Brighton Pier. The start will be clearly visible on the East side of the pier.
Please be sure to check train departure times, to ensure you arrive in good time.
You can check times on the Trainline website.
Travelling by car
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Parking:
There is no parking on Madeira Drive, and road closures in the city start from 07.00am. The location of our Park & Ride is just off the A23 coming into the city, and the site will be fully stewarded.
If you are looking to park in the city, there are NCP car parks in the centre of Brighton and roads close to race village where you may be able to park – please note however that these get busy so we advise arriving early. There are also private car parking spaces available to book at yourparkingspace.co.uk.
Park & Ride
You can book Park & Ride when you register for the race, or in our online shop. It is open to runners and non-runners, but runners will take priority to ensure they can arrive in the race in good time. Booking are made per car, rather than per person.
You will find a QR code in your booking, which you should present to a marshal for scanning. Either a printed version or digital version on your phone is acceptable. The Park & Ride site opens at 07:00am and buses will run regularly to the race site.
Directional signage will be in place on the A27 and A23 as you approach the site.
Drop off:
Site opens: 7:00am
First bus: 7:00am
Last bus to leave Mill Road: 8:30am
Pick up:
First bus: 11:30am
Last pick up: 2.30pm
Note the buses leave when they have reached capacity.
The Park & Ride site is fully managed by our stewarding company, so please follow their directions to your parking space.
PLEASE NOTE: Please show each QR code if you have ordered more than one Park & Ride ticket (1 required per car). Stewards will have all names and order details.
Travelling by coach
Coaches into the city typically drop off at Poole Valley, which is very close to race village. Check the National Express website for coach services.
Road closures
In order for the Brighton Half Marathon to be safe for everyone involved we need to close some roads. We work closely with Sussex Police, Brighton & Hove City Council and The AA to ensure that there is minimum disruption across the city.
The following roads will be closed (timings are approximations only):
02:00-19:00-Madeira Drive
08:00-12:15-Marlbourough Place, Grand Parade, Pavilion Parade, Richmond Terrace.
08:00-12:15- Marine Parade, Marine Dive (Lower Rock Gardens to Roedean Way)
07:00-14:00– Kings Road/ Palace Pier Area (West Street to Lower Rock Gardens to Edward Street)
08:00-14:00-Kings Road- Grand Avenue to West Street (Eastbound and Westbound)
08:00-14:00-Kingsway-Wharf Road to Grand Avenue (Westbound only)
Wherever possible, alternate routes will be advised and signed on the day of the event.
All the road closures will be staffed by event stewards.
Other roads adjacent to these roads may be affected.
All closure points will be marshalled. If you require more information please email: info@brightonhalfmarathon.com
IMPORTANT: Please note that the course and timings are provisional at this stage and may be subject to change.
Need a hotel?
See our list of hotels and B&Bs in the city, close to race village.