Entries open for milestone 2026 RM Sotheby's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run

Entries for the 2026 RM Sotheby’s London to Brighton Veteran Car Run are now officially open!

. This year marks a significant milestone: the 130th anniversary of the original 1896 Emancipation Run, which celebrated the "freedom of the road" after the Red Flag Act was abolished.

Entry Deadlines & Phases:-

Participants can register through the official Veteran Car Run website during the following windows: 

• Earlybird Entries: Open 25 March (offers the lowest entry fee).
• Advance Entries: Open 17 June.
• Standard Entries: Open 22 July.
• Programme Deadline: 26 August (last date to be included in the official event programme).
• Final Closing Date: Entries close on 18 September. 

Key Event Details:-

• Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026.
• Route: The traditional 60-mile journey begins at sunrise (6:00 am) in Hyde Park, London, and concludes on Madeira Drive, Brighton.
• Eligibility: The run is strictly for vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1905. All entries must have a valid Veteran Car Club of Great Britain (VCC) Dating Certificate or Passport.
• Special Categories: In addition to four-wheeled cars, the 2026 event continues to welcome a limited number of veteran motorcycles, tricycles, and even plucky cyclists on period-correct bicycles, such as penny farthings.
• Incentives: Discounted fees are available for "Earlybird" bookings made before 17 June, with additional discounts for the very earliest pre-1900 vehicles. 

   

The run serves as the grand finale to the Royal Automobile Club's London Motor Week, which includes the RM Sotheby's London Sale and the St James's Motoring Spectacle.