We’re delighted to welcome Blakedown Sport & Play as a partner of the East Grinstead 10 Mile at the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2026.
Blakedown Sport & Play are specialists in the design and installation of high-quality sport, play and recreational facilities across the UK. Their work helps create inspiring outdoor spaces where communities can be active, connect and enjoy the benefits of sport and play.
As part of the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend, the East Grinstead 10 Mile on 2 May 2026 brings runners together from across the region for a fantastic race through the local area, and we’re proud to have Blakedown Sport & Play supporting this event.
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend is back for its 15th year, taking place across the May Bank Holiday weekend (2–4 May 2026). This much-loved running event is one of the highlights of the Sussex race calendar, attracting runners from across the South East for three days of challenge, community and celebration.
From seasoned runners chasing a new goal to someone looking for a fun, family-friendly event, the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend offers something for everyone.
What to expect…
What makes the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend truly unique is its three-day format, bringing the running community together across East Grinstead, Haywards Heath and Burgess Hill.
Friday 2 May – East Grinstead 10 Mile
Saturday 3 May – Haywards Heath 10 Mile
Sunday 4 May – Burgess Hill 10K
You can run one event or complete all three to achieve the full marathon distance. It’s a perfect challenge for anyone training for spring marathons or seeking a multi-day running experience in Sussex.
Running Events for All Ages and Abilities
Alongside the main races, the weekend features two fantastic community events:
Mid Sussex Mile – a chip-timed race open to runners aged 7 and over.
Mid Sussex Fun Run – ideal for families, new runners and children who want to get involved. Fancy dress is always welcome!
From club runners to first-timers, there’s space for everyone to enjoy a weekend of friendly, inclusive running in the heart of Mid Sussex.
Supported by the Mid Sussex Community
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend is proudly supported by Mid Sussex District Council, East Grinstead Town Council, Haywards Heath Town Council, Burgess Hill Town Council and Places Leisure. Their continued partnership helps make this community-driven running event possible each year, promoting health, fitness and togetherness across the district.
Early Bird Entries Now Open
Entries are officially open for 2026 and runners can take advantage of the early bird offer until 30th November 2025. This is your chance to secure a spot in one of the most popular Sussex running events of the year at the best price.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this sell-out May Bank Holiday running weekend!
Join Us for the 15th Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend
Whether you take on one race or the full marathon distance, you’ll experience the incredible community spirit that makes this event so special.
Volunteer At The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend – Sign Up, Show Up & Have Fun!
Volunteering really does make all the difference. Join our team of volunteer marshals to help make The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2024 happen!
Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend organisers are looking for volunteer support to assist with marshalling of the race routes. Volunteers will get a front-row view at one of the most exciting sporting events to happen in Mid Sussex this year. The Mid Sussex Marathon takes place over three days, from Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May, and in its 13th successive year is a popular community sporting event.
A volunteer marshal’s role is varied and can include directing runners along routes, monitoring crowd movement and activity, being aware of the location of car parks, first aid points and lost children points. Responding to directions from the police, emergency services, or Marshal supervisors, marshalling car parks, manning water stations and of course, cheering on and encouraging the runners – a very important part of volunteering!
Who can help? Everyone is welcome. From students looking for volunteering opportunities (great to include on a cv), those looking for event work experience or those who simply enjoy giving up some of their time for a community sports event. All volunteers will be given a full briefing, a volunteer t-shirt and refreshments.
Those who can help on any day between 8.45am-1.30pm will find more information about volunteering, and a registration form on the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend website. Simply sign up, show up, and have fun!
Simon Adby, Managing Director of AHS Wellbeing said,
“We always need volunteers for this fantastic community event. No previous experience is required, all it takes is a positive attitude, the desire to help others and enthusiasm. It would be great to see both old and new faces at this year’s event.”
For further information about Volunteering email christine@ahswellbeing.co.uk For all details about The Sussex Marathon Weekend 204 please visit our volunteer page.
We are delighted to hear so many of you love the MSMW 2020 medals. We’d like to say a massive thank you to White Rabbit Events for the fabulous design.
Read on to find out more about White Rabbit Events, the artist, Kat, and how she went about designing these incredible medals!
About white rabbit events by Medal designer Kat
One of the services offered by White Rabbit Events is bespoke, in-house medal and logo design.I (Kat) am an artist who creates from the heart, to capture imagination and inspire those who I reach – from organisers to recipients.
From start to finish my design process focuses on bringing the core of the event or brand to life. I spend time researching and discussing the background and history of an event with the client, really getting to understand their journey, passion and goals. Above all, I want the finished design to make my clients and their awesome recipients to feel inspired, proud and a part of something special.
How kat created the design for msmw 2020 medals
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2020 medal vision was to create a design which was unique, commemorative and captured the spirit of the event. MSMW is one of a kind, with 3 different races, over 3 days in 3 Mid Sussex towns (under normal circumstances!). This event really brings these communities together, working with local leisure centres and businesses, responsibly showcasing the scenic environment each town has to offer, supporting charities along with providing races for all of the family and a supportive volunteer team!
To capture the importance of the environment and community, I chose historical landmarks / places of interest from each town and together with MSMW organisers and the respective Councils, we agreed that these places reflected the community spirit in each town. They each play an important role and are places that each area is proud of. This fits the ethos of MSMW perfectly.
I then set about creating the design so that the elements would look detailed and striking, both individually and when they are overlaid as the Marathon or Half Marathon Finishers set. Myself and the MSMW team are very proud of the results and we’re really enjoying seeing the worthy recipients showing them off!
Kat is now busy planning something else very exciting for MSMW 2020 runners, so watch this space for further details!
If you haven’t signed up and want to grab one or all of these bespoke medals, you still can! You have until the 28th June to sign up and until the 1st July to complete your distance!
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend usually kicks off in the beautiful medieval market town of East Grinstead, situated within reach of Gatwick Airport, London, Ashdown Forest and the South Coast. It is an ideal base from which to explore the South East and run the EG 10 Mile event through the historic surroundings of East Grinstead.
This year, you may not be able to run in East Grinstead but can still complete the event virtually and will be awarded the East Grinstead Medal for completing either 10 miles or 5 miles. Alternatively, you might like to try the 1 Mile or the 1K Family Fun Run!
Complete the distance in any location near to you, or even at home if you can’t go out. You can run, walk, skip or cycle your chosen distance!
The choice is yours!
Sign up now, you have until 28th June 2020 to enter and until 1st July 2020 to complete your distance!
If you live in the East Grinstead area, here’s a few suggestions for local places to run and walk;
Following todays UPDATE UKA & HCAFS STATEMENT, the Mid Sussex Marathon 2020 is now postponed and will no longer take place on 23rd to 25th May 2020.
We are in the process of dealing with all the logistical difficulties this brings, such as checking venue availability and will try to reach a decision on a new date as soon as possible. Our aim is to hold the event later in 2020.
If you have already entered , we will contact you directly with details of your options once these are confirmed. Please bear with us in the meantime and keep checking back for updates.
The Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2020 kicks off with a 10-mile race in East Grinstead. Here’s a look back to 2019:
Photo credit: Just Simon Photography
……. and this is what’s in store for 2020:
Date: Saturday 23rd May 2020
Start time: The race will take place at 10.30am following the Mid Sussex Fun Run at 9.30am and the Mid Sussex Mile at 10.00am.
Location: The race headquarters, start and finish are at the East Grinstead Rugby Club, Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex RH19 4JU.
Route: The race starts at the East Grinstead Rugby Club and, after a short road section, joins the footpaths and trails down to, and around, Weir Wood Reservoir. Virtually all of the route is off-road and traffic free. Participants then return to the Rugby Club for the finish.
Following a recent announcement , the early May Bank Holiday date will be moved to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day, therefore we have decided to move the date of the Mid Sussex Marathon Weekend 2020 to the late bank holiday weekend in May.
We can confirm the event will now take place on the following dates;
Saturday 23rd May 2020: East Grinstead 10 Mile
Sunday 24th May 2020: Haywards Heath 10 Mile
Monday 25th May 2020: Burgess Hill 10K
The Mid Sussex Family Fun Run and Junior Mile Races will also take place on each day of the event.
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