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: £25 (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: £12
•    Fun Run: £6

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

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 5 - Virtual Marathon

• 17/04/2027, 10:30 - 03/05/2027, 11:30

  Virtual Marathon (completed on your preferred route, in one go or in several excursions, in your own time within the dates of the challenge)

  Enter £42.75
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 1 - Saturday 01 May 2027: East Grinstead

• 01/05/2027, 10:30

  MSMW 2027: East Grinstead, 10 Mile

  Enter £25.65 - £27.55
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 01/05/2027, 09:30

  MSMW 2027: East Grinstead, Fun Run

  Enter £5.70
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 01/05/2027, 10:00

  MSMW 2027: East Grinstead, Mile

  Enter £6.65 - £8.85
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 4 - Three Races, Three Days

• 01/05/2027, 10:30 - 03/05/2027, 11:30

  Full Marathon (consisting of the E.Grinstead 10 Mile, the Haywards Heath 10 Mile & the Burgess Hill 10k run across 3 separate days and races)

  Enter £65.55 - £71.25
  Early Bird Pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 01/05/2027, 09:30 - 03/05/2027, 11:00

  Triple Fun Run (consisting of the E.Grinstead Fun Run, the Haywards Heath Fun Run & the Burgess Hill Fun Run across 3 separate days)

  Enter £17.10
  Early Bird Pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 01/05/2027, 10:00 - 03/05/2027, 11:00

  Triple Mile (consisting of the E.Grinstead Mile, the Haywards Heath Mile & the Burgess Hill Mile run across 3 separate days and races)

  Enter £17.10 - £21.85
  Early Bird Pricing until Monday 29 June 2026

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2 - Sunday 02 May 2027: Haywards Heath

• 02/05/2027, 10:30

  MSMW 2027: Haywards Heath, 10 Mile

  Enter £25.65 - £27.55
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 02/05/2027, 09:30

  MSMW 2027: Haywards Heath, Fun Run

  Enter £5.70
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 02/05/2027, 10:00

  MSMW 2027: Haywards Heath, Mile

  Enter £6.65 - £8.55
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 3 - Monday 03 May 2027: Burgess Hill

• 03/05/2027, 10:30

  MSMW 2027: Burgess Hill, 10k

  Enter £21.85 - £23.75
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 03/05/2027, 09:30

  MSMW 2027: Burgess Hill, Fun Run

  Enter £5.70
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026
• 03/05/2027, 10:00

  MSMW 2027: Burgess Hill, Mile

  Enter £6.65 - £8.55
  Early bird pricing until Monday 29 June 2026

Location

Directions

East Grinstead: East Grinstead Rugby Club, St Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4JU
Haywards Heath: Victoria Park, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH16 4LU
Burgess Hill: Burgess Hill Academy, Station Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex RH15 9EA

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