Please Note!

Due to the England-wide Avian Influenza Prevention Zone, our Aviaries, lakes and Sanctuary area are closed to the public. We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

Scheduled maintenance for Café Raystede in January 2026

Café Raystede will be closed for general maintenance from Friday 2 January, reopening on Saturday 17 January.

2026 Brighton Half Marathon

Join #TeamRaystede at the happiest half marathon!

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Registration Fee: £25
Fundraising Target: £230 (exc. Gift Aid)

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Event Date

1 March 2026

Location

Brighton

Join #TeamRaystede and run the 2026 Brighton Half Marathon to help injured and unwanted animals in need!

Known as the "happiest half marathon", you'll run past Brighton Palace Pier, Hove's colourful beach huts, and the iconic Royal Pavilion.

One of the first half marathons of the calendar year, this is not one to be missed and the perfect way to shake off the winter blues!

Join our team with one of our guaranteed charity places, or if you’ve already purchased your place in the event, sign up with your own place.

Sign up for a Raystede Place Got Your Own Place?

By taking part, you will receive:

  • A fundraising pack
  • A personalised Raystede running vest - proudly show off that you're part of #TeamRaystede
  • Support leading up to the event
  • Tips and advice to help you achieve your fundraising target
  • A dedicated cheer point to keep you motivated during the event

General entry place runners: Did you secure your own place? Set your own fundraising target and we’ll support you on the day and send you a vest after you’ve received your first donation on your JustGiving page.

Sign up for a Raystede Place Got Your Own Place?

The difference your money makes...

  • £230 could help settle in two new cats arriving at Raystede.
  • £350 can pay for a month's worth of care for an aviary bird.
  • £600 could cover the cost of caring for a dog for a week.

Any Questions? Please contact the events team on 01825 840 747 or email fundraisingevents@raystede.org