Brighton Marathon

Brighton Marathon made a comeback under the new management of London Marathon Events after the event's future was thrown into doubt last year.

“It was amazing,” he said. “I love Brighton. Hugh Brasher, event director of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, said: “When London Marathon Events took on the Brighton Marathon Weekend, we knew it was a special set of events but today has surpassed our expectations. Organisers are already looking forward to next year’s marathon, with plans in the works to make the event a “celebration of Brighton”. Twenty nine years ago, Andrew’s eldest son Eddie was born needing life-saving surgery. I did a run in 2016 and the theme was cows and I just always wear it to Brighton and London now because all the kids go ‘moo moo’.” Before it began he said he was “excited” to get going, but after completing the 26-mile course he said it was “horrific”. “It was a great boost.” “Frankie finished a triathlon with me once and loved it so she wanted to support me to the finish. The 43-year-old police officer said completing the marathon was “a big personal achievement”. “The atmosphere all the way round was electric,” he said. It was the 22-year-old’s first ever marathon and he completed it in 2:24:07.

More than 12,000 runners are gearing up to take part in the Brighton marathon today. The 26 mile run will kick off from Preston Park, following a route along ...

There will also be limited bus services on the affected routes, you can find out more information on the [Brighton and Hove buses website](https://www.buses.co.uk/service-updates). 12,000 runners will be descending onto Brighton and Hove for the marathon, with traffic and travel disruption across the city highly likely. If you know someone who is taking place in the race this year you can track their progress using the Brighton Marathon Weekend app. It will go past the Pavilion, then head up into Kempton and follow the coast to Ovingdean before turning back to follow the coast along the promenade into Hove finishing up at Hove Lawns. The race officially finishes at 6pm. The Brighton Marathon is already underway.

A new era for the Brighton Marathon Weekend began as more than 10000 people filled the streets of the city taking part in the 2023 BM10K and Brighton ...

Entries are now open for the 2024 Brighton Marathon and BM10K which will take place on Sunday 7 April 2024. The Brighton Marathon and BM10K are a true celebration of activity and this incredible city of Brighton. It’s a great event with great views and great organisation.” We are already looking forward to how we can build on this and make the Brighton Marathon Weekend even more spectacular in future years.” Smith said: “When I started thinking about doing my first marathon, I decided it had to be in Brighton and I’m glad I made that decision. A total of 2,744 people finished the event.

Brighton and Southampton marathons are taking place today, along with the Reading half | ITV News Meridian.

Meanwhile a record number of runners raised money for charity in the 8th ABP Southampton Marathon. Thousands of runners have been taking part in marathon events across the south this weekend, with a record number raising money for charity in Brighton and Southampton. Marathon season well under way as record numbers run for charity in the south