BE PART OF THE ACTION! The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend returns for it’s 15th year in 2026. This unique sell-out Bank Holiday weekend event has something for everyone.

   Sat 02/05 - Sun 03/05 - Mon 04/05, 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 2nd of May with a 10 mile race, followed by the Haywards Heath 10 mile the 3rd of May and finishing in Burgess Hill on the 4th 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.
The Mid Sussex Mile race is a chip timed event for everyone 7 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 info@nice-work.org.uk.
You may complete your marathon in one go or over several excursions between Saturday 18th April 2025 at 10:00 and Monday 04th May 2025 at 18:00.
The challenge finishes on Monday 4th May 2025 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)
•    10 Mile: £35
•    10k: £30
•    Mile: £12
•    Fun Run: £7

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

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 1 - Saturday 02 May 2026: East Grinstead

• 02/05/2026, 10:30

  MSMW 2026: East Grinstead, 10 Mile

  Enter £27.00 - £29.00
  Standard pricing
• 02/05/2026, 10:00

  MSMW 2026: East Grinstead, Mile

  Enter £7.00 - £9.00
  Standard pricing
• 02/05/2026, 09:30

  MSMW 2026: East Grinstead, Fun Run

  Enter £7.00
  Standard pricing

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 4 - Three Races, Three Days

• 02/05/2026, 10:30 - 04/05/2026, 12:30

  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 £69.00 - £75.00
  Standard pricing
• 02/05/2026, 10:00 - 04/05/2026, 12:30

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

  Enter £18.00 - £23.00
  Standard pricing

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 5 - Virtual Marathon

• 02/05/2026, 10:30 - 04/05/2026, 12:30

  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 £45.00
  Standard pricing

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2 - Sunday 03 May 2026: Haywards Heath

• 03/05/2026, 10:30

  MSMW 2026: Haywards Heath, 10 Mile

  Enter £27.00 - £29.00
• 03/05/2026, 10:00

  MSMW 2026: Haywards Heath, Mile

  Enter £7.00 - £9.00
  Standard pricing
• 03/05/2026, 09:30

  MSMW 2026: Haywards Heath, Fun Run

  Enter £7.00
  Standard pricing

Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 3 - Monday 04 May 2026: Burgess Hill

• 04/05/2026, 10:30

  MSMW 2026: Burgess Hill, 10k

  Enter £23.00 - £25.00
  Standard pricing
• 04/05/2026, 10:00

  MSMW 2026: Burgess Hill, Mile

  Enter £7.00 - £9.00
  Standard pricing
• 04/05/2026, 09:30

  MSMW 2026: Burgess Hill, Fun Run

  Enter £7.00
  Standard pricing

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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