Brighton Marathon

****POSTPONED UNTIL 20th SEPTEMBER 2020****

One of the UK's most popular marathons. Experience the roaring crowds, amazing atmosphere and seafront finish with over 17,000 fellow runners. The 26.2 mile route treats you to the beautiful coastal scenery of Brighton and is a perfect way to support your local hospice.

Own Place

If you have your own place in the Brighton Marathon, you can join the St Raphael’s team straight away. Just contact us using the link below.

Charity Place

We have a limited number of annual charity places in the Brighton Marathon. We'll support you every step of the way with plenty of fundraising tips and ideas, whether you have your own place or one of our charity places.

Registration Fee: £20

Minimum Fundraising Target: £500

Our dedicated team will be available to offer friendly help and advice as well as providing you with a running vest and fundraising pack. They will also be at the event giving you a big shout of encouragement as you zoom past our cheer point!

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Fundraising

To ensure that we are able to continue providing our specialist end of life care to patients and families we need people like you. Taking part in events like this and raising as much as you can will help our dedicated nurses offer unique support to many more people in our local community.

Contact our Supporter Care Team

Volunteer for us

Our events cannot happen without the help of our fantastic volunteers. If you would like to help out on race day, please contact us using the link below and we'll send you more information about how you can get involved.

Contact our Volunteering Team

Latest

31st July 2020 Lottery Results

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20 Weeks Campaign

Help us celebrate the 20 successful years of supporting our patients and their families through our lottery. Sign up to play for 20 weeks. £1 could win £1,000!
24th July 2020 Lottery Results

Results for draw
10th July 2020 Lottery Results

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Theo the Magician's Magic Sunflower Competition

Grow a Sunflower for St Raphael's! Organised on behalf of St Raphael's Hospice
2.6 Challenge

Take part in the 2.6 Challenge and raise vital funds for the Hospice. However you want and wherever you want - you decide your challenge.
Santa Dash

Walk, skip or run and have great family fun!
Wing Walking

Feel the wind blow through your hair as you are strapped to the top of a 1940's vintage biplane
Land's End to John O'Groats Cycle

Experience the most extreme and classic of British bike rides cycling 1,000 miles across the country
Snowdon Trek at Night

Summit Mount Snowdon at night and watch the sunrise over Snowdonia National Park
Royal Parks Half Marathon

****This event has been postponed until April 2021*** Join the St Raphael's Team and you can be one of the 16,000 runners taking part in the 13.1 mile route through Central London
Ultra Challenge - Chiltern 50

Walk, jog or run along 3 iconic trails showcasing the best of the Chilterns
Skydiving

Do something amazing and skydive from 10,000ft for St Raphael's
Take on your own Challenge

Have you got your own event in mind that you would like to take part in? You can sign up to anything and everything and choose to raise funds for St Raphael’s Hospice in the process.

Donate Now

Amidst the COVID-19 crisis we have made 6 additional beds available to ease capacity for the NHS whilst continuing to support all patients, both in our in-patient unit and in their own homes, in challenging and rapidly changing circumstances. The challenge is going to be financial as well as clinical. We expect that our income may drop by around £1.5m over the coming year. Please help by donating today, by making a regular donation or by joining our lottery. Thank you.
Community palliative care

Our community team is made up of experienced, expert Clinical Nurse Specialists, doctors, nurses and Health Care Assistants.
How to refer

We welcome referrals for patients at all stages of their illness, including early stages, so that we can support them, their families and their friends for as long as possible.
Vision and mission

Our vision is to be the local hospice of choice delivering expert, compassionate palliative and end of life care to all who need us in our community.
About Volunteering

Hospice volunteers are an integral part of our organisation. Find out how to become a volunteer.
In-patient unit

Comfortable and private with the space to have visitors at any time. Treat the In-patient Unit as your own home. Our dedicated and expert team will be here for you whenever you need it.
Our history

St Raphael's Hospice opened its doors in April 1987. See the journey to where we are now.
Welcome to our hospice

We strive to improve the lives of those affected by terminal or life-limiting illnesses, giving them and their carers the confidence to cope and enjoy the best quality of life possible.
Become a volunteer

Support us by kindly giving your valuable time. Register your interest online here without committing yourself.
Hospice at home

We believe in providing care wherever the patient is comfortable or calls home as well as supporting carers