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Brighton Marathon 2027

Date: Sunday 4 April 2027

Location: Brighton, UK

Distance: Marathon

Registration fee: £35

Fundraising target: £500

Join Team Arts for Dementia at the Brighton Marathon, one of the UK’s most iconic coastal running events. Starting in the heart of Brighton, this unforgettable route takes you past famous seafront landmarks, through buzzing city streets, and along the beautiful Sussex coastline.

Whether you’re aiming for a personal best or taking on your first marathon, you’ll be inspired by the electric atmosphere, incredible crowd support, and stunning views every step of the way.

Together, we can help create a world where everyone living with dementia can enjoy creativity​.

How to join our team

To join our team with a charity place there is a registration fee of £35 and a minimum sponsorship of £500.

Make sure to read the terms and conditions before registering for the Brighton Marathon 2027.

Terms and Conditions

By signing up for this event, I understand and agree that:

  1. 1. I will participate in the Brighton Marathon 2027 on 4 April 2027 as part of Team Arts for Dementia.

  1. 2. I pledge to raise a minimum of £500 in sponsorship for Arts for Dementia and will aim to raise as much as possible to support people living with dementia through the arts.

  1. 3. I will ensure that all sponsorship funds raised are paid to Arts for Dementia by 4 May 2027.

  1. 4. If I am unable to take part due to injury, illness, or any other circumstance, I will inform Arts for Dementia as soon as possible.

  1. 5. I confirm that I will meet the event organiser’s minimum age requirement on the date of the event. To the best of my knowledge, I am fit and healthy enough to participate and understand that I take part entirely at my own risk. Arts for Dementia accepts no responsibility for any injury, loss, or damage arising from my participation in the event.

  1. 6. I understand that photographs and video footage may be taken during the event and may be used by Arts for Dementia for promotional, fundraising, marketing, and reporting purposes, including on social media, websites, printed materials, and future event publicity. If I do not wish my image to be used, I will contact diana@artsfordementia.org.

7. I understand that my personal data will be processed by Arts for Dementia for the purposes of administering my participation in this event and supporting my fundraising activities, in accordance with Arts for Dementia’s Privacy Policy.

You might already have a place in the marathon, which you secured and paid for yourself. If you’d like to join our team with your own place, please email us to let us know! We’d love to have you on our team.

Please note we will ask for proof of your completed ballot place registration.

Setting up your JustGiving page

Creating a JustGiving page is one of the simplest and most effective ways to support your fundraising.

Share your page with family, friends, and colleagues, and help spread the word about why you’re taking on this challenge for Arts for Dementia. Use your page to tell your story, share your training updates, post photos, and track your fundraising progress. Supporters love to follow your journey, and regular updates can inspire even more donations.

Every pound you raise will help Arts for Dementia provide life-enhancing arts programmes that support people living with dementia and their carers, improving wellbeing, confidence, and connection through creativity.

What you can expect from us

• Dedicated support from me, Diana, to help you every step of the way.

• Fundraising and training tips

• Our JustGiving guide and fundraising resources, to help you raise awareness of the charity and your event.

• An Arts for Dementia running top

Our top tips for fundraising success

Every pound you raise will help Arts for Dementia provide inspiring arts programmes for people living with dementia and those who support them. Your fundraising helps more people experience the benefits of creativity, connection, and improved wellbeing. We’re here to support you throughout your fundraising and training journey.

Fundraising ideas: Want to go the extra mile and boost your total? Here are some simple fundraising ideas:

  1. • Host a quiz night with friends, family, or colleagues

• Organise a raffle with donated prizes

• Hold a bake sale at work, school, or in your community

• Ask friends to sponsor a mile of your challenge

• Run a sweepstake on your finish time

• Hold a coffee morning and share why you’re supporting Arts for Dementia

Paying in donations: If you’re fundraising through JustGiving, donations will be sent directly to Arts for Dementia. If you’ve collected cash donations, please contact our team and we’ll be happy to help you pay them in safely and securely.

Gift Aid: If your supporters are UK taxpayers, Arts for Dementia can claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated through Gift Aid at no extra cost to the donor. Encourage supporters to tick the Gift Aid box when making their donation.

How your money will be used

Every pound you raise will help Arts for Dementia bring the joy and benefits of creativity to people living with dementia and those who care for them. Every donation, big or small, helps more people access life-enhancing arts programmes that boost confidence, wellbeing, and social connection.

Did you know that a donation of just £10 could help cover the cost of art materials for one of our projects.

If you need any more information or have any questions, please get in touch with Diana at diana@artsfordementia.org.

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See the impact that your fundraiser could make:

• £50 pays for someone living with dementia and a companion to attend a workshop together.

• £95 pays for a training place each month, so an organisation can change hundreds of lives.

• £200 covers the cost of art materials for one of our arts programmes.