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.

Come along and talk to some of our athletes and coaching staff and see how you can get involved in this great sport.

For information please contact Head Coach Sarah Hewitt: sarah.hewitt@brightonandhoveac.com

Latest News

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Howard back to winning form at South of England Masters Championships

December 9, 2019

This weekend saw a number of Brighton and Hove AC athletes compete for either their club, or county at the South of England Cross Country Masters and Intercounty Championships at… Read More

International Honours for Tomer

December 6, 2019

Brighton & Hove under 20 athlete, Tomer Tarragano, has received his first international call up. Tomer has been selected to run for England in January at Stirling in the Home… Read More

November newsletter and your chance to be in the December issue!

November 27, 2019

Read the November edition of our newsletter HERE. In December we want you all to make the newsletter and to celebrate all things that make Brighton and Hove AC… Read More

Some great performances from B&H athletes at the Cross Challenge

November 26, 2019

A number of Brighton athletes took part in the British Athletics Cross Challenge (inc. Euro Trials) at Sefton Park, Liverpool last weekend. And for most, it was a long trip… Read More

Inter-Counties Selection news

November 26, 2019

Well done to the following athletes who have been selected to represent Sussex AA at the South East Inter -counties Cross Country Championships in December. This is based on their… Read More

A Brilliant Brighton 10k

November 19, 2019

The 36th Brighton & Hove AC 10k took place on Sunday in near perfect cool and still conditions. Nearly 1800 runners came out to support the iconic seafront race, which… Read More

Our club coach Richard Carter has been appointed President of Brighton, Hove and Portslade Schools’ Athletics Association. Richard has taken over from B&H stalwart Reg Hook, who has stepped down… Read More

Bob Peel death

November 18, 2019

We are saddened to learn of the death of Bob Peel. He was a long standing club member and a regular in the cross country, track and road running teams… Read More

Upcoming fixtures

New kit now available

The newly designed range of B&H athletic gear is now available

We have everything from club vests to hoodies to show that you are part of one of the county's strongest athletics clubs. Wear it with pride.

Click here for details

@BrightonAthleteTwitter

KIDS @KIDScharity·

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Hi @BrightonAthlete could you pls re-tweet? Join KIDS for one of the UK's favourite 26.2-milers. Renowned for its buzzing atmosphere and roaring crowd support, help support disabled children and sign up today: https://www.kids.org.uk/Event/brighton-marathon-2020

AW@AthleticsWeekly·

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Hurry, voting has nearly closed for our 2019 AW Readers' Choice Awards! Vote here ➡️ http://athleticsw.com/aoty-2019 #awards #AOTY

Vinco @VincoSport·

9 Dec 1204093102211948544

Russia banned from all sports for four years to include 2020 Olympics and 2022 World Cup https://buff.ly/38krWaf

Brighton & Hove Athletic Club @BrightonAthlete·

9 Dec 1204094729950023681

Howard back to winning form at South of England Masters Championships: https://bit.ly/2E1WRdw

Tianna T. Bartoletta@tibartoletta·

7 Dec 1203442557910503425

The future very well may be female but being female almost got me killed...I’m two days into recovery from an emergency surgery...new post.

https://tiannabee.com/blog/2019/12/7/dsh6a7gizobi0uxh7lsp4k9064eb1k https://tiannabee.com/blog/2019/12/7/dsh6a7gizobi0uxh7lsp4k9064eb1k

Hove Prom parkrun @HovePromparkrun·

7 Dec 1203344463709519874

YES! We will be hosting a New Years Day parkrun at 9am. BUT we will need a full compliment of volunteers for this to happen. Please let us know if you can help this happen!

SEAA Competition Ltd @SEAACompetition·

7 Dec 1203353617958416388

Well done to everyone who raced at the Southern XC Masters & Inter County Champs today! 💪 Full results available here: https://www.race-results.co.uk/results/2019/

Brighton Half @brightonhalf·

5 Dec 1202636284063363072

Calling all young runners: fancy entering our youth races? Run a mile in our 30th anniversary event!
http://ow.ly/7Uxk50xsFx4 #brighton

Brighton & Hove Athletic Club @BrightonAthlete·

6 Dec 1202945151544549376

INTERNATIONAL HONOURS ALERT! Congrats to u20 @BrightonAthlete @tomertarragano who's been selected to represent @EnglandRunning in January at Stirling at the Home Countries international, combined with the British Athletics Cross Challenge, 5-years after his 1st @SussexAA vest 🙌🏽

Sussex Athletics @SussexAA·

2 Dec 1201480497618010113

Entries open for the 2020 @SussexAA XC Champs, on Sat, Jan 4, at Little Common, Bexhill.
Enter via https://entries.opentrack.run/2020/sussex_xc/ by 28 Dec 2019.
Note - some clubs make entries on behalf of athletes for this event. Check with your coaches etc.
More info here https://www.sussexathletics.net/take-part/cross-country/sussex-cross-country-championships/

SEAA Competition Ltd @SEAACompetition·

3 Dec 1201830171139072000

12 hours left! https://twitter.com/SEAACompetition/status/1201458548607197189

Brighton & Hove Athletic Club @BrightonAthlete·

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Read the @SussexAA report about the 3rd XC league race at Stanmer here: https://www.sussexathletics.net/news/youngsters-take-top-spots-in-senior-races/

Brighton & Hove Athletic Club @BrightonAthlete·

3 Dec 1201851528102981637

Some great results from @BrightonAthlete athletes on Saturday at Stanmer in the @SussexAA XC League match 3. Many athletes in top 10 and/or top 3 team placings, and overall wins for U20 @tomertarragano in the Men's race and u13G Dulcie Y.

SPIKES@spikesmag·

29 Nov 1200479795492077568

"I didn’t want her birth to signify the death of Mommy’s dream. That’s why, over the past few months, I made the decision to come back."

The Comeback – @DHarp100mH: https://buff.ly/33m8Htl

Brighton Marathon Weekend @BrightonMarathn·

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Although it's a little over four months until the big day, now is the time to start piecing together your training plan, especially those all-important big runs. Not sure where to start? We've got plans for everyone.
http://ow.ly/xGSA50wKvb8