Brighton & Hove will once again be awash with colour this summer as the Brighton & Hove Rainbow Run returns to Hove Park for its fifth year on Friday, 31 July.
Now firmly established as part of the city’s summer running calendar and the Brighton & Hove Pride weekend, the 5K Rainbow Run will begin at 7pm, raising funds for local LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut. Organisers say this year’s event promises to be “bigger, better, louder and prouder” than ever.
The run is organised by Brighton & Hove Frontrunners, the local LGBTQ running club, and is expected to welcome up to 500 runners. Participants are encouraged to embrace the carnival spirit by donning colourful festival outfits, with prizes awarded for the best corporate and non‑corporate group entries.
First held in 2022, the Rainbow Run has grown steadily and is now a fully timed event registered with England Athletics. Awards will be presented to the top male, female and non‑binary runners, with full results published online after the race. The minimum age to take part is 14.
All runners, joggers and walkers will receive a bespoke Rainbow Run medal and a goodie bag featuring gifts from local businesses. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening, with DJs from Gaydio setting up in the park and local drag performers returning to host the event.
This year’s chosen charity is MindOut, an LGBTQ mental health service run by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer people. MindOut provides peer‑led, inclusive and accessible support services and has been nominated as charity of the year by Brighton & Hove Frontrunners.
Entry costs £19 per person, or £17 for England Athletics members, with a limited number of places available on the day if not sold out in advance. All proceeds will go directly to MindOut.
Organisers are also appealing for volunteers and run makers to help on the day. Anyone interested is asked to email [email protected].
Further information, including entry details and official merchandise, is available HERE
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