It's official, spring marathons are upon us here in the UK with the Brighton Marathon ushering in the season. Just as the clocks are changing this Sunday 6th April, Britain's third-largest marathon will welcome nearly 15,000 runners to the South Coast.
In case you were somehow unaware, Brighton also happens to be equal measures charming, fun, picturesque and historic: home to eccentric Victorian architecture, artisan boutique shopping, a vibrant LGBTQ+ culture, and a home away from home for many holiday-makers...and this weekend, runners chasing PBs and good vibes alike. Let's pray for sun!
Whether you're taking on the Marathon, the 10k or there to support, spectate and cheer, here are five of Brighton's many incredible things to eat, drink, see and do to make the most of your weekend at the seaside.
Baked goods and coffee from The Flour Pot. With multiple locations throughout Brighton and Hove, and carbs and caffeine being the primary food-group of runners worldwide, you can't go wrong, really.
Dinner pre-marathon can be stressful. It doesn't have to be. Keep it simple with Fatto A Mano, a classic casual Neapolitan Pizza joint with two locations in Brighton. Can't go wrong with coal fired dough with simple, fresh ingredients to stoke that glycogen before go-time.
Post-race celebrations at terre a terre are a must. One of Brighton's first and best vegetarian restaurants whips up eclectic European-inspired, plant-forward dishes including sustainable sourced ingredients and a tapas menu for those whose stomachs may be a little fragile after 26.2! Excellent cocktails too.
Hit the Heart and Hand pub for a return to how pubs used to be: simple, charming and a place to sit and soak in the atmosphere... and soak in some drinks of all varieties too. What's not to love about a stained-glass-windowed, jade-tiled-exterior corner pub that plays a cracking selection from its record collection with a celebrity feline resident?
Need some post-race relaxation? Luna Hut provides a welcome retreat for sauna, cold-water therapy, yoga and sea swimming for spectators and runners alike.
Bonus: Not done enough walking? Check out the Booth Museum of Natural History for a unique and eccentric look at naturalist Edward Booth's collection of nearly 750,000 specimens!
Good luck if you're running.
- Runlimited
Images by respective businesses.
Writing by Liam Dee
