Three towns. Three races. Three days.

The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 16th year in 2027. This unique, sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.

Sat 01/05 - Sun 02/05 - Mon 03/05, 10:30

East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, West Sussex

10 Mile, 10k, Mile & Fun Run incl. combo options of Marathon & Triple Mile

Multi Terrain, Undulating

Overview

This 3 day event commences in East Grinstead on the 1st of May with a 10 mile race, followed by the Haywards Heath 10 mile on the 2nd of May and finishing in Burgess Hill on the 3rd of May with a 10k. Combined, these race make up the Mid Sussex Marathon.

Participants can once again challenge themselves to complete an individual town race, or complete the full marathon distance over three days.

In addition to the main race on each day, the Mid Sussex Mile race is a chip timed event for anyone aged 7 years and over. For younger participants and new runners, we have the Mid Sussex Fun Run which is family friendly and ideal for all ages... Fancy dress is welcome!

Route Information

View and download detailed route maps (including GPX files):

The Virtual Marathon

If you sign up to the virtual marathon, you will need to submit evidence of your results to virtual@nice-work.org.uk.

You may complete your marathon in one go or over several excursions between Saturday 17th April 2027 at 10:00 and Monday 03rd May 2027 at 18:00.

The challenge finishes on Monday 3rd May 2027 at 18:00.

After this time, our team will verify and log all submissions before posting out your medal.

Race Highlights

• Stunning routes in picturesque scenery

• Unique race

• Amazing volunteer support

• Family friendly

• Series of medals

• Fancy dress

What’s Included

• Bespoke medals

• Medals for the Mile & Fun Run

• Trophies & prizes

• T-shirt for the Marathon

On-the-Day Entry Fee (subject to availability)

• Marathon: £80 (only available to purchase OTD at East Grinstead)

• Triple Mile: £23 (only available to purchase OTD at East Grinstead)

• Triple Fun Run: £18 (only available to purchase OTD at East Grinstead)

• 10 Mile: £35

• 10k: £30

• Mile: £9

• Fun Run: £6

Event information will be sent out to all registered entrants prior to race day

Description supplied by the event organiser.