Welcome


Hello and welcome to Brighton and Hove AC, the largest and oldest Athletic Club in the area.

We are a vibrant and thriving club which strives to promote health and well-being in the community through athletic excellence.

Our skilled and experienced coaching staff support athletes of all abilities in the disciplines of track and field, cross-country and road running.

Our athletes, ranging in age from nine to 90, take part in competitions and leagues year-round.

We train at Withdean Stadium on Tuesday (17:00-20:15) and Thursday (17:00-20:00) evenings and on other days and times by arrangement with individual coaches.  Come along and talk to some of our athletes and coaching staff and see how you can get involved in this great sport.

More information on training sessions and joining the club can be found here:

https://brightonandhoveac.com/training/

There are different coaches for different disciplines who train at different times. Please take a look at the different drop-downs in this section.

PLEASE NOTE THE U11 GROUP IS CLOSED TO NEW ATHLETES AS THIS GROUP IS FULL – SEE THIS LINK https://brightonandhoveac.com/training/juniors/

 

Latest News


September 19, 2025

This popular race returns to Hove Lawns on Sunday 16th November. Established in 1984 by Brighton & Hove AC, the Brighton 10K is one of the oldest and most prestigious races… Read More

October 8, 2025

Huge congratulations to our incredible, Lana Sutton, who’s been flying the flag for Ireland this week at the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi! Lana’s first ever World Championships… Read More

October 8, 2025

In 1989 Brighton and Hove’s Andy Bristow ran a storming leg at the Southern Road Relays at Rushmoor Arena, setting a course record of 17:07 that has stood ever since.… Read More

September 18, 2025

Congratulations to Brighton and Hove AC athlete Amber Anning, who ran the fastest ever 400m time for fifth place at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. The British record… Read More

September 18, 2025

It was medals galore for our Masters athletes at the British Masters Track and Field Champs in Derby at the weekend with a total of 6 golds, 4 silvers and… Read More

August 7, 2025

B&H AC athlete had an incredible weekend at The British Transplant Games in Oxford, last weekend for the King’s Adults Transplant Team! GOLD 100m, new PB, & winner of the… Read More

July 28, 2025

Huge congratulations to Julia Machin super athlete and coach, who absolutely smashed the W55 Pentathlon on Saturday at the London Masters International Athletics event at Lee Valley!! 🏆 World Record… Read More

June 22, 2025

      Congratulations to both Arthur Rogers and Louis Ashworth who both furthered their Club Records this weekend! Not only did they both get new PB’s and new Club… Read More