Brighton Marathon FAQs
Q1. When will the Brighton Marathon 2011 entries be full?
A1. The first-come first-served entries filled after exactly 30 days, on Thursday 10th June. Entry now is only possible by running for a charity; click here in order to see which charities are holding guaranteed places.
Q2. What is the minimum age for marathon participants?
A2. The minimum age for marathon participants is 18 on race day
Q3. Is there any way I can still run the 2011 Brighton Marathon after the entries have been filled?
A3. Yes. You can secure a place through one of our official charity partners or through one of the 229 charities that have purchased places. A list of these charities can be found by clicking here.
Q4. 4. How many entries are there?
A4. There are 10,000 general entries and 5,000 charity places. Entries have been increased from 12,000 in 2010 to 15,000 in 2011.
Q5. I have entered the Brighton Marathon 2011 what happens next?
A5. You do not need to do anything else except keep an eye on the website and on your emails for useful event information and tips for training. The first of these emails will be sent to you towards the end of Juneor in early July.
Q6. I didn’t receive an email confirming I have a place?
A6. Please check that the email has not been delivered into your junk email. You also need to check that the email address you gave when you entered was correct. If you are still not happy, please email us at info@brightonmarathon.co.uk and we’ll get back to you.
Q7. I have ordered a technical t-shirt when will I receive it?
A7. A high proportion of the T-shirts we received, had an imperfection in the printing, which we obviously had to return. Unfortunately, this has created a lengthy delay and some of you may not receive your order until the second half of July. We apologise for this but are unable to speed things up at this stage.
Q8. I didn’t purchase a t-shirt when I entered will they be available to buy at a later date?
A8. T-shirts can be purchased by clicking here. Other merchandise will be available to purchase from the website and at training days later in the year.
Q9. 9. When do I receive my race pack and timing chip?
A9. You will receive your timing chip and race number about a month before race day.
Q10. What time does the race start?
A10. The race starts at 9am
Q11. I would like to run for a charity how do I do this?
A11. You can enter as a general runner and raise funds for one of our official charity partners or for a charity of your choice. Or you can contact one of the 229 charities that have purchased charity places and secure your place through them. Please click here to see which charities are holding guaranteed places for the 2011 event.
Q12. Does any of the entrance fee go to charity?
A12. No, all of the entrance fee goes towards the cost of putting on the race. We do however, work closely with local, national and international charities in helping them raise millions of pounds for their causes.
Q13. How do I make changes to details on my registration?
A13.
1. Visit regonline.activeeurope.com/brighton_marathon_2011 and click on already registered
2. Enter the email address of your original registration.
3. You will be prompted for the password you created upon registration.
4. Click Personal Information to update any of your personal details.
5. Click Medical Information to update any of your medical conditions.
6. Amend your entry details as necessary and click the Continue button.
7. Click Finalise and Update your Registration to save changes.
Q14. Are you offering refunds to people who are successful in the London ballot?
A14. No unfortunately this year we are not offering refunds to those successful in the London ballot.
Q15. Do you have a deferral policy?
A15. Yes details will be made available soon
Q16. Are you offering refunds?
A16. Yes we are offering refunds minus £10, £5 of which will go towards admin costs and £5 will go to charity. Refunds will only be available up until midnight on Tuesday 31st August 2010.
Q17. Are you running the training days again, and if so when are they?
A17. Training Days will be held on the following days at the Hilton Metropole, Brighton the cost is £20 per day.
Sunday, October 17th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, December 5th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday February 27th from 10:00am - 4:00pm
To sign up, please click here and complete the details
Q18. I am unable to run in the race. Can I transfer my number to someone else?
A18. Yes we will be accommodating requests of this nature up until midnight on Sunday 31st October 2010. To do this you need to email info@brightonmarathon.co.uk with your name and registration number. The email should also contain details of the runner you are transferring your number to including: Full name, email address, Full postal address, telephone numbers (day and evening), date of Birth, Gender, Emergency contact name and telephone number, age on race day, expected finish time, T-shirt size and any medical conditions.
Q19. Is the course the same as last year?
A19. The course will remain the same as last year, but we’ll be working hard to improve the barrier lines and pinch-points that you may have noticed.
Q20. Will there be a Brighton Marathon Expo in 2011?
A20. Yes the Brighton Marathon Expo will be held at the Brighton Centre; further details will be made available at a later date.
Q21. Will there be a park and ride scheme again?
A21. Yes, details will be made available soon
Q22. Can I run in fancy dress?
A22. Yes this is allowed of course, but please bear in mind the race day weather conditions and appropriate fluid intake should your fancy dress layers leave you needing extra hydration.
Q23. I would like to volunteer on the day. How do I register my interest?
A23. Registration for volunteers will open on September 1st 2010 but should you want more information in the meantime please contact Tracey Allen – Head of Community and Volunteers at tracey@brightonmarathon.co.uk
Q24. I am quite a slow runner, what happens if I don’t finish or it takes me more than 6 hours?
A24. The roads around the course obviously have to have a re-opening schedule. We have worked this out so that even if someone was just walking (and we do not advocate “walking” – we expect every entrant to be able to jog for at least significant portions of the race) at a reasonable pace, they will be able to finish the race on the actual road surface of the route. However, anyone moving around the course at slower than seven hour pace (that is slower than 4 miles an hour), may be told to move on to the pavement and in effect regard themselves as a pedestrian. Most of the last five miles are not on public roads, so this should not be a problem.
Q25. I still have my timing chip what do I need to do with it?
A25. Send your 2010 timing chip back to Sport Systems using the prepaid envelope that was included in your race pack. The address it must go to is: Sports Systems Ltd, Regency House,
61 Walton Street, Walton on the Hill,
Tadworth KT20 7RZ.