Brighton and Hove 5k Rainbow Run

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The Brighton and Hove Rainbow Run is Back (Again!) and Fantastic Than Ever

Hold onto your glitter – the Brighton and Hove Rainbow Run is strutting back into town for its fourth outrageously fun year! Taking place in the fabulous Hove Park on Friday, 1st August at 7pm, this 5K fun run is now practically a Pride weekend institution – like drag brunch, but with more sweating for a good cause. This year's proceeds go to Allsorts Youth, a local LGBTQ+ youth charity that is doing amazing work.

Organised by the fierce and fast folks at Brighton & Hove FrontRunners, this isn’t just a run – it’s a glam slam carnival of colour, cardio and camp. Come dressed to impress in your most extraordinary festival outfit. Sequins? Yes. Feather boas? Always. Running shoes? Optional (but highly recommended).

Prizes will be given to the fastest male, female and non-binary runners, and of course, the person who serves the most in fancy dress. Whether you’re here for the speed or the sparkle, there’s something for everyone.

DJs from Gaydio will be spinning the bangers while you run, strut, or prance your way through the course. Expect tunes, cheers, and appearances from your favourite local drag royalty and fabulous friends who will be hosting the event and sprinkling joy like it’s biodegradable confetti.
New for 2025: We're rolling out a colour-themed medal every year, so you can start a collection that'll make your neck sparkle like a Pride parade disco ball. Collect them all. Be the envy of your cardio crew.

Since its glitter-filled debut in 2022, the Rainbow Run has grown to 500 fabulous runners – and this year, we’ve got new awards for best corporate and non-corporate teams, so gather your workmates, housemates, or fellow gym bunnies and register a team. Or just wing it solo and make some rainbow friends along the way.

Every participant – whether you’re sprinting, sashaying or slow-dancing across the finish line – gets a limited-edition Rainbow Run medal and a goodie bag packed with surprises from amazing local businesses. Yes, it’s basically Christmas in August.

We’re fully registered with English Athletics, which means this event is legit – like, you can share it on LinkedIn or Tinder and obvs Strava and begin or end your training for a marathon.

Volunteers and run-day heroes needed! If you or your glittery sidekick want to help, drop us an email: info@brightonrainbowrun.co.uk

See you there, babes

– The Rainbow Run Team