Run the Brighton Marathon for charity
Sunday 4 April 2027 | BrightonTake on 26.2 miles in one of the UK’s most iconic seaside cities and raise funds to protect orangutans, forests and biodiversity in Sumatra.
Join Team SOS for the 2027 Brighton Marathon and turn your training, your miles and your finish line into support for orangutans and their rainforest home.
Registration fee: £30
Fundraising target: £550
Get a Brighton Marathon charity place
How to get a charity place for the Brighton Marathon
Looking for a Brighton Marathon charity place?
Join Team SOS and take on the 2027 Brighton Marathon while raising funds for conservation in Sumatra.
Your £550 fundraising target will help support SOS and our frontline partners to protect forests, restore habitat and develop practical solutions that work for people and nature.
What is the Brighton Marathon like?
The Brighton Marathon combines a serious 26.2-mile challenge with the atmosphere of a huge seaside event.
You’ll run through the streets of Brighton and along the coast, with the sea providing a memorable backdrop to your marathon challenge.
Whether you’re chasing a new personal best or taking on your first marathon, it’s a big day that will take commitment, training and determination.
Event: Brighton Marathon
Date: Sunday 4 April 2027
Location: Brighton, UK
Distance: 26.2 miles / 42.2km
Team SOS registration fee: £30
Fundraising target: £550
Get a Brighton Marathon charity place
Why run the Brighton Marathon for orangutans?
A marathon takes months of preparation.
Early mornings. Long runs. Tired legs. The days when getting out the door takes a little more effort.
Fundraising gives all that training another purpose.
Sumatra’s forests are home to orangutans, tigers, elephants and thousands of other species. SOS supports frontline partners working to protect these forests, restore habitat and develop solutions that work for local communities and nature.
When you fundraise for SOS, you’re helping support this work.
Join Team SOS
You’ll have plenty to think about as you prepare for 26.2 miles. We’ll help with the fundraising side.
As part of Team SOS, you’ll receive:
- Fundraising guidance and ideas
- Support from the SOS team
- Resources to help you reach your fundraising target
- The chance to be part of a team of supporters taking on challenges for orangutans
From your first training run to the finish line, we’ll be cheering you on.
Your miles can make a difference
Orangutans need healthy forests to find food, raise their young and move through the canopy.
But protecting rainforest is about more than orangutans. Sumatra’s forests are home to an extraordinary range of wildlife and provide important resources for the people who live alongside them.
SOS supports conservation organisations and community-led projects on the ground in Sumatra. Together, they’re protecting forests, restoring habitat and finding practical ways for people and nature to thrive.
Your fundraising helps make that work possible.
Ready to take on Brighton?
Take on 26.2 miles by the sea and help protect orangutans and their rainforest home.
Join Team SOS and make your Brighton Marathon challenge count for conservation in Sumatra.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Brighton Marathon 2027?
The Brighton Marathon takes place on Sunday 4 April 2027.
How can I get a charity place for the Brighton Marathon?
You can apply for a charity place with SOS and take on the Brighton Marathon while fundraising to protect orangutans and their rainforest home.
How much does a Brighton Marathon charity place cost?
A Team SOS place costs £30, with a minimum fundraising target of £550.
Do I need to be an experienced marathon runner?
No. You don’t need to have run a marathon before. You’ll need to give yourself time to train and prepare, but your challenge is your own.
Can I fundraise for SOS if I already have my own place?
Yes. If you’ve secured your own Brighton Marathon place, you can still join Team SOS and fundraise for SOS. Email us at info@orangutans-sos.org and we’d love to support you.
Looking for another challenge?
The Brighton Marathon isn’t the only way to take on a challenge for orangutans.
You could run a half marathon, take on another marathon, try an obstacle course or create your own challenge.
You can help protect Sumatra's Orangutans.