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WE
ARE
2019
EVENT
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2XU AT
BRIGHTON
MARATHON 2019
OFFICIAL COMPRESSION AND APPAREL SPONSOR
// 2XU PREPARATION ZONE
@ THE EVENT VILLAGE
Hang out with the pacing team, check
out the course map and keep hydrated
with a refreshing drink.
// 2XU CHEER ZONE
@ OPPOSITE BRIGHTON PIER
At the 12th and 26th mile of the
marathon and the 6th and 9th K
of the 10 K. Enjoy the party and
cheer on the runners.
// 2XU STORE
@ THE EVENT VILLAGE
GET UP TO 75% OFF*
Plus buy any 4 items and get
the cheapest FREE
* T&C: EVENT SPECIAL PRICES CAN ONLY BE REDEEMED AT THE EXPO WHILE STOCKS LAST.
MULTIPLE OFFERS CANNOT BE COMBINED ON A SINGLE ITEM.
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Thank You
Main
Partners
Official Community Official Compression and Main Partner
Partner Sports Apparel Partner
Official
Partners
Title Sponsor of the
Official Fundraising Partner Medical Team Sponsor
Mini Mile Races
Official Partner Official Nutrition Partner Official Partner
Official Retail Partner Official Radio Partner Official Media Partner
Official Accommodation & Official Partner
Race Transfer Provider
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CONTENTS:
Welcome 7
The Weekend 10
Spectator Guide 57
Elites 68
Team Brighton 73
Giving back 77
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Weekend 2019
Good luck to all the runners
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Welcome
Welcome
2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the Brighton Marathon race
and the beginning of the Brighton Marathon Weekend. In April
2010 the very first Brighton Marathon took place as well as the
first Mini Mile Races, following years of hard work, dedication and
careful planning.
As we approach the 2019 event, we Above all, we are humbled by the
are overwhelmed by the popularity sheer volume of people that have
of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, been able to positively change their
the increasing number of new faces lives or the lives of others, through
we see each year and the loyalty of taking part. Whether fundraising for
returning participants, volunteers, charities, volunteering or improving
supporters and partners who continue their own health & fitness, many
to support the event. In particular, we thousands of people have found
would like to wish our ‘10/10’ runners strength, inspiration and motivation at
good luck in their tenth attempt at the the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Long
Brighton Marathon! may it continue.
We could never have imagined in 2010 We would like to thank all those who
that we would now be organising one have helped us reach this fantastic
of Europe’s most popular marathons, milestone. Without you, there would be
that we would have launched a no Brighton Marathon Weekend and
successful 10k race, that 1000s of we would certainly not be celebrating
children would run a mile around our 10th year or looking forward to the
Preston Park together, and more next 10 years. Thank you to all who
recently, achieve sign off to organise are joining us in 2019 – here’s to an
the city’s first ever, closed road cycling exciting anniversary event. We hope
event, BM Ride. you have a wonderful weekend taking
part together.
Best wishes from everyone at
The Grounded Events Company
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The Weekend
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10Brighton Marathon
Weekend Schedule
The Brighton Marathon Weekend encompasses
the Event Village, the Cancer Research UK Kids
& Teens Mini Mile Races, the Velo Village, the
BM10k, the BM Ride and the Brighton Marathon.
Friday Event Village 10.00am - 7.00pm
12th April
Runner & Rider 11.00am - 7.00pm
pack collection
Saturday Event Village 9.30am - 7.00pm
13th April
Runner & Rider 10.00am - 7.00pm
pack collection
Cancer Research UK 10.00am - 3.00pm
Kids & Teens
Mini Mile Races
Sunday BM Ride Start 7.00am
14th April
BM10k Start 9.00am
Brighton Marathon Start 9.45am
Event Village 8.30am - 6.00pm
Velo Village 6.00am - 6.00pm
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ON THE
ROAD TO
PROGRESS
JOIN
Half of people diagnosed with cancer RIGHT
today will survive their disease for
at least 10 years. Our ambition is to NOW
accelerate this progress and see 3 in 4
people surviving the disease by 2034.
So go on, join the team that’s beating
cancer. Visit: cruk.org/our-team
Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103).The Event Village
Located on Brighton beach, the Event LOCATION AND OPEN HOURS
Village will be open for the whole of the
event weekend, from Friday 12th - Sunday Friday 12th April 10am – 7pm
14th April, with Race and Rider Pack Saturday 13th April 9.30am – 7pm
Collection available on the Friday and Sunday 14th April 8.30am – 6pm
Saturday.
Participants and their supporters can enjoy The Beach, Madeira Drive
shopping, street food stalls, bars, live (5-10 minutes walk, east of Brighton Pier)
screens, fun activities and more.
Please note that you will not be allowed to
You can also sign up for the 2020 Brighton cycle through the Event Village
Marathon here, at an exclusive discounted
rate of £45, before entries open online on
Tuesday 16th April at 10am.
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13EVENT VILLAGE 2019
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th April
MARINE PAR
ESPLA
CITY CENTRE
Screen
SEATING
AREA
2XU Preparation Zone
Food & Bars Seminars & Merchandise
ENTRANCE / EXIT
(Next to Zip Wire)
Massage Retail
BRIGHTON PIERARADE A259
LANADE
VOLKS RAILWAY LINE
2019 SIGNUP
Charity RACE PACK
Retail Village COLLECTION
Info & medical point Volunteer HQ
SEATING AREA
Food
Screen
BRIGHTON MARINAGood luck to all
of our runners
You’re helping to stop
prostate cancer being a killer
prostatecanceruk.org/brightonmarathon
running@prostatecanceruk.org
020 3310 7034
5338 Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.2XU PREPARATION ZONE
Our partner 2XU will be hosting a special Preparation Zone in the Event Village,
which will be open all weekend. The Preparation Zone will host:
- Preparation Sessions with talks from the experts
- Sports Massage
- Pace Team meet and greet
- Prize giving with the elite athletes
17PREPARATION SESSIONS Timings may be subject to change
FRIDAY SATURDAY
12:05 Official BMW Training Team 11:05 Official BMW Training Team
& 2XU Pace Team & 2XU Pace Team
Marathon & 10k advice Marathon & 10k advice
12:25 Tim Hutchings 11:25 Tim Hutchings
Journey of BMW - 10/10 Journey of BMW - 10/10
13:05 Official BMW Training Team 12:05 Official BMW Training Team
& 2XU Pace Team & 2XU Pace Team
Marathon & 10k advice Marathon & 10k advice
13:25 The Running Channel 12:25 Steve Edwards
An intro to this exciting online Aiming for 1,000 marathons
running resource. sub 3:15
14:05 Official BMW Training Team 13:05 Official BMW Training Team
& 2XU Pace Team & 2XU Pace Team
Marathon & 10k advice Marathon & 10k advice
14:25 FitrWoman 13:25 Chris Thompson
The story behind the world’s ON Running Ambassador
first training app tailored to the
menstrual cycle. 14:05 Official BMW Training Team
& 2XU Pace Team
15:05 Official BMW Training Team Marathon & 10k advice
& 2XU Pace Team
Marathon & 10k advice
14:25 The Running Channel
An intro to this exciting online
15:25 Charlie Grice & Amber Anning running resource.
Mini Mile to International Athlete
15:05 Official BMW Training Team
16:05 Official BMW Training Team & 2XU Pace Team
& 2XU Pace Team Marathon & 10k advice
Marathon & 10k advice
16:05 Official BMW Training Team
16:25 Jemma Simpson (TBC) & 2XU Pace Team
High 5 Nutrition Marathon & 10k advice
17:05 Official BMW Training Team 17:05 Official BMW Training Team &
& 2XU Pace Team 2XU Pace Team
Marathon & 10k advice Marathon & 10k advice
17:05 Chris Thompson 17:25 The Running Channel
ON Running Ambassador An intro to this exciting online
running resource.
18SPORTS MASSAGE ENTERTAINMENT SCREENS
Sports massage will be available in The big screen in the Event Village
the Event Village provided by officially and on the finish straight will showcase
trained physiotherapists and masseurs. live footage and interviews from the
Appointments are pre-bookable via course, as well as presentations and
the website here. On Sunday, walk- entertainment – you might also see
up appointments will be available but yourself on the big screens if you
subject to availability. Instagram your start earlier on in the day
with #BrightonHero
Pace Team Powered by 2XU
Meet our Pace Team, made up of
experienced marathon runners. They will OFFICIAL CLOTHING
be here during the weekend to answer AND APPAREL
any questions you may have about the
event, pacing and the course. You will Brighton Marathon Weekend official
also be able to pick up a 2XU pace band apparel will be available in the Official
here ahead of the big day. Store in the Event Village and online.
There will be a range of garments and
accessories on sale in various designs.
GATWICK RUNNER
ARRIVALS AREA Some of the range is available to pre-
order until 5 April, which will then be
On Race Day participants will be able to available for collection in the Event
reunite with their supporters in the Gatwick Village. https://brighton-marathon-
Runner Arrivals Area. With flags numbered weekend.myshopify.com/
1-12, this is the best place to arrange to
meet friends and family after the event.
Make sure you agree a number to meet at
before the start the race. FOOD AND DRINK
Please bear in mind that many will finish There will be a variety of food stalls and
later than their predicted finishing time. It bars serving throughout the weekend.
will also take runners at least 20 minutes Food will range from freshly made
to collect finisher items from the Baggage burritos to authentic paella, gourmet mac
Area and to reach the Gatwick Runner n cheese, wood fired pizzas, cakes and
Arrivals Area, so please factor this in when more. Vegetarian and vegan options
arranging to meet after your run. will be available. For allergy information
please check with the individual server
when ordering.
Picnic benches and deckchairs will be
available for all to use.
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19Bars will be in place serving alcoholic
and non-alcoholic drinks. While we would
advise against drinking alcohol after
running, if you do drink, please do so
responsibly and be sure to check the
rehydration advice in the Medical Advice
on the Training Blog or in your Participant
Instructions.
CHARITY VILLAGE
If you’re running for a charity don’t forget
to check if they will have a marquee in
the Charity Village. Meet your charity
after all those months of training and
fundraising, and take the opportunity to
celebrate your achievement with them.
The Charity Village will be located in the
heart of the Event Village in a series of
marquees.
Please check the charity pages of the
website for information on where your
charity will be located within the Charity
Village. Your charity will also contact you
with this information ahead of Race Day.
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cheer points made a
massive difference. It was
lovely knowing they were
cheering for you!”
Run for every
childhood
Join #TeamNSPCC as an own place
runner and receive: Join #TeamNSPCC
Use your place to do something
Support in the run-up amazing for children
Cheerers on the day nspcc.org.uk/
A heroes’ reception complete with brightonmarathon
sports massage and refreshments running@nspcc.org.ukCancer Research UK
Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races
Saturday 13 April – 11am
The Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races will take place
in Preston Park. These age-related races offer fantastic inspiration to
children to get outdoors and get active in a fun way.
Open to seven - 17 year olds, this is a has directly benefitted title sponsor
wonderful opportunity for youngsters Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens.
to experience the exciting atmosphere
of a mass participation race at one of Every day around 10 young people
the UK’s best youth running events. in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.
Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens
The Mini Mile Village in Preston Park is a campaign to raise money for
will welcome the hundreds of families research into cancers affecting
and friends who turn out to cheer the children, teens and young adults. On
children on. Upon arrival, everyone signing up, participants could make an
can make use of the seating, food and optional donation to the charity instead
drink on offer, and enjoy live footage of an entry fee through charitable
and music from the stage and screen. donations made on sign up.
We are pleased to welcome back Entries are now closed.
Gatwick Airport as a main partner. They
have made it possible to offer free entries www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/
to all those taking part this year, which events/mini-mile/
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to all Brighton Marathon
runners!
Every stride will take us
closer to making research
breakthroughs possible.
There’s still time to join #TeamARUK
with your own place, contact us here:
0300 111 5555
fundraising@alzheimersresearchuk.org
www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/brighton
Registered charity numbers - 1077089 & SC042474BM Ride
Sunday 14 April – 7.00am
We are delighted to introduce a new cycling event at the Brighton
Marathon Weekend. Starting and finishing on Hove Lawns, BM
Ride takes place on Sunday 14th April 2019, a few hours before
the BM10k and Brighton Marathon. BM Ride will offer cyclists of all
abilities the exclusive opportunity to enjoy the sights of Brighton city
centre and the seafront on closed roads over a 50km distance.
This will be the first ever closed-road bike ride to take place in Brighton & Hove.
Whether a keen cyclist who is heading out for a group ride, a family wanting to
ride together or someone looking for a new challenge, BM Ride has something for
everyone of all abilities.
www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/bm-ride/
#BMRIDE
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all #TeamTommys runners
If you have your own place it’s not too late to
join our team and help save babies’ lives
#TeamTommys #SavingBabiesLives
#RunBrighton
To join Team Tommy’s and help save babies’ lives
today contact Devina on:
dganas@tommys.org
0207 398 3453
tommys.org/brightonmarathon On behalf of
1 in 4 parents all the babies,
are left devastated thank you for
by stillbirth, miscarriage supporting
or premature birth. Tommy’s
Tommy’s funds vital
medical research dedicated
to preventing these
complications.
Tommy’s is registered charity no 1060508 and SC039280Brighton Marathon
Sunday 14 April – 9.45am
The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2 milers.
With its buzzing atmosphere, roaring crowd support and a
stunning backdrop of the sea it has become one of Europe’s
largest marathons.
One of the most unique things about the event is the amazing community support
and a course that finishes on the spectacular Brighton seafront, in front of hundreds of
thousands of cheering spectators. Over 100,000 are expected to line the city streets to
give encouragement to the runners this year.
Good luck to everyone running and especially to our 10/10 runners who are attempting
their tenth Brighton Marathon challenge!
www.brightonmarathon.co.uk
#BrightonMarathon
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Brighton’s Best Views
Save 20% on BA i360 flights over Brighton Marathon weekend
Special Offer for all Brighton Marathon 2019 participants and supporters: save 20% on adult and child tickets
from Friday 12th – Monday 15th April. Opening hours for Brighton Marathon weekend: 9:30am – 8:00pm.
Tickets can be purchased online at BritishAirwaysi360.com or at the BA i360 ticket office using promo code ‘BM2019’.BM10k
Sunday 14 April 2019 – 9.00am
The BM10k will see thousands of people running 10k along
the first part of the Brighton Marathon route, just ahead of the
marathon. It is a hugely popular 10k race in the UK running
calendar, offering its participants the chance to experience the
buzzing atmosphere and exciting infrastructure of a large-scale
weekend event without the 26.2 mile distance attached.
We are delighted to be hosting the England Athletics National 10k Championships
as part of the BM10k this year. The elite field will be simultaneously competing
to become English Champion. Definitely one to watch! Check the Elite Athletes
section later in the Event Programme.
www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/events/bm10k/
#BM10k
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38Velo Village
Sunday 14 April – 6.00am - 6pm
The Velo Village is where the BM Ride will start and finish on
Sunday 14 April. Located on Hove Lawns on the seafront, there
will be a range of facilities available to use and enjoy here before
and after the ride.
Food and drink will be available as well as amenities such as
mechanical assistance and toilets.
http://www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/velo-village/
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41Enter the 2020
Brighton Marathon
The 2020 Brighton Marathon will take place on Sunday 19th April 2020.
If you want to secure your place for less, Brighton Marathon entries will
be on sale in the Event Village on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th April
at the Early Bird rate of £45. But they will only be available at this price
in the Event Village!
GENERAL SALE
Online entries for the 2020 Brighton Marathon will go on sale Tuesday 16th April 2019
at 10am. Don’t miss out – we expect entries to sell quickly.
The Weekend
437427
YEARS 20000
ON Sunday 18 April 2010 saw the first
Brighton Marathon race with 7,427
finishers crossing the line. Nearly
20,000 participants are expected to
take part across all events in 2019.
£6
million
Over event week, the Brighton In ten years, the event has
Marathon Weekend’s core team raised £6million for charities
of 15 grows to around 1,500 and good causes
volunteers and staffCOURSE RECORDS CHARLIE GRICE
One of our fastest ever Mini Mile
FEMALE MALE winners was Charlie Grice who is
now a multiple British champion
2:28:50 2:09:25 as well as an Olympic World
EUNICE KALES WILLIAM CHEBOR European Commonwealth finalist
(2013) (2014) at the 1500m distance
102 people will be taking part in their The combined distance covered
tenth Brighton Marathon this year – look by all marathon finishers over the
out for our ‘10/10 runners’ on the day 10 years is 2,246,571.4 miles
sporting their silver race numbers! (around 5 times to the moon and back!)GOOD LUCK FROM ALL OF US AT GOSH! Make your next run life changing. A better future for seriously ill children starts here. gosh.org/brighton
Q&A with Tom Naylor,
Event Director of Brighton
Marathon Weekend
QQ What inspired you to set up a for the Mini Mile Races, a popular 10k
Marathon in Brighton? before the marathon (this year hosts the
National Championships), a large Event
AA As runners, Tim (CEO) and I wanted Village built on Brighton Beach hosting
to put on an internationally significant 150,000 people and this year, the addition
race in our home town. We felt that of the first ever closed-road bike ride in
Brighton & Hove was the perfect city to the city. In ten short years, it’s amazing
be innovative and develop the runner to see the popularity and development of
experience; Brighton is such a fantastic the Brighton Marathon Weekend and the
place to spend a weekend and finishing impact it has had on the city, both for the
a marathon is such an achievement that economy and also the number of runners
it seemed to be the perfect mix. you now see out training here from
October – March each year.
QQ How has the event evolved over AA
the last ten years? Q What have the challenges been?
A Brighton & Hove is a relatively small city
A The first Brighton Marathon was a 9am-
so the main challenge has been to give
3pm event, taking place on the Sunday.
12,000 runners and their supporters
We’ve gone from that to a three-day long
the best experience possible over a
‘Brighton Marathon Weekend’, which
26.2 mile route, whilst minimising the
now incorporates a separate event day
48effect on the city. We work to achieve QQ What does the future hold?
that balance as best we can every year
and continue to develop according to AA This year we have worked to develop
feedback we receive from the council our sustainability policy, focusing
and community. primarily on reducing the majority of
AA single-use plastics at the event. As you
can imagine, this is easier said than
QQ What are you most proud of /Do done for a mass participant event, where
you have a memorable moment? a large quantity of water and fuel is a
prerequisite for the participants. We are
AA The sheer size of the crowds never
introducing tests across the course this
fails to astound me. The incredible
April, to install stand pipes for drinking
atmosphere in the city on Race Day
water at several water stations (reducing
is beyond all of my expectations and
plastic bottles on the route by 40%),
it’s always a proud moment for myself
which we hope will pave the way for the
and the team to see the runners being
future, removing the majority of single-
cheered on by their supporters and the
use plastic from the course. With the
local community of Brighton & Hove. It
support of Gatwick Airport, we are also
goes without saying too, that the charity
giving out over 20,000 reusable bottles
aspect of the event has surpassed
to finishers, contractors and volunteers.
what we set out to achieve, with nearly
We have added full information to the
300 charities fundraising through the
website if anyone wishes to find out
different events.
more.
TOM NAYLOR
EVENT DIRECTOR
BRIGHTON MARATHON WEEKEND
49Stories
Everyone at the event has a special story to tell or reason for
being involved. Here are just a few stories from our runners and
volunteers this year.
DAWN PAUL
Volunteering with
Team Brighton
I’m taking part in: What are you looking forward to the
Volunteering with Team Brighton most?
Meeting friends I only see at this time
First time or back for more? of year and seeing everyone nervously
I am a 10/10 Volunteer and have coming to collect their race numbers
volunteered at all of the Brighton and listening to their inspirational stories.
Marathon events so far!
Advice to anyone else who is
Why I’m volunteering: volunteering this year?
I love feeling a part of the event and I Plan ahead so you know where you’re
always learn new skills and meet some meant to be and when, and always
wonderful people. remember that whatever your job is on
the day, you are helping make so many
Favourite thing about Brighton dreams come true. So smile, relax and
Marathon Weekend: have fun.
Being part of an amazing team and
knowing I’ve had a part in making
people’s dreams come true.
51Stories
EMMA KNIGHT
BM10 k
I’m taking part in: When I started running:
BM10k November 2018
First time or back for more? Favourite place to run:
First time Hove Seafront
Why I’m taking part: What are you looking forward to
In January 2018 I was diagnosed with the most?
triple negative breast cancer, which Finishing the 10k and celebrating the
had spread to my lymph nodes. I fact that my body is able to achieve this
underwent 19 weeks of chemotherapy, after the serious beating it’s taken.
radiotherapy and the first of two breast
surgeries having discovered I have Advice to anyone else taking part?
the brca2 gene mutation. I am a single I’ve never done this but here’s my
mum to two daughters and continued advice anyway, thank your own body
to work. I survived because of the and mind for working so beautifully!
outstanding treatment I received from
Sussex Cancer Fund, a positive attitude, Fundraising / web site URL:
support from friends and family… and www.justgiving.com/QEK
because I was lucky. I’m running with
over 20 of the people who were by
my side throughout (#KnightsArmy)
to raise money for the chemo centre
at the Sussex Cancer Fund. They
not only saved my life but did it
with love, humour, compassion and
professionalism. I want to achieve this
before my second surgery.
52Stories
SAM WILSON
Brighton Marathon
I’m taking part in: Favourite place to run:
Brighton Marathon Well, it’s obviously the seafront in
Brighton! But fave place of all time is
First time or back for more? Bowen Rd into the hills above Hong
First time. Bricking it slightly. Kong in the evening. The weather and
the view makes it a magical place to be.
Why I’m taking part:
My three year old daughter Ophelia What are you looking forward to
(Ufi to her friends) suffered a severe the most?
brain injury at birth, resulting in Cerebral It may sound cheesy, but I’ve got
Palsy: this means she’s in constant pain a powerful image of scooping my
and unable to walk. Myself and others amazing daughter Ophelia up in my
in Team Ufi are fundraising for a life- exhausted, ever-so-sweaty arms and
changing, spinal operation called SDR having a cuddle and a cry with my wife.
(Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy) to repair That, and carb-loading beyond belief
nerves in her spine and hopefully help afterwards: planning on a world record
her walk. for the largest enchilada ever eaten.
When I started running: Fundraising / web site URL:
2010 www.gofundme.com/ufiwillwalk
53Stories
KEVIN BETTS
Brighton Marathon
Group pacer 3:30
I’m taking part in: Favourite place to run:
Brighton Marathon as a 3.30 group I like the seafront and the Downs. I’m
pacer also a big believer in rehearsal, so
you’ll see me on parts of the Brighton
First time or back for more? Marathon course really regularly!
I am a ‘10/10 Runner’ and have run all
Brighton Marathons so far What are you looking forward to
the most?
Why I’m taking part: To be able to talk to, encourage and
I love Brighton. It’s my home town give advice to those who I am running
marathon, and genuinely, it’s where I with. I also love the feeling as you run
have the most fun and I like the quirk of slightly downhill towards the Sealife
having done them all! Centre at mile 12 – and the crowds get
deeper and deeper.
When I started running:
I took up running to lose a bit of weight, Advice to anyone else taking part?
then it became a therapy for me as I You can’t recover from a fast start.
was grieving my dad, who killed himself At the half way point, you should feel
when I was 19 (2003). I ran Brighton in like you could have gone faster. And
2010 because it was the first one, and in don’t forget to use the crowds to your
2011 it was part of a big year for me – I advantage and smile!
was running 52 marathons in the year to
raise awareness of mental health.
54Good luck to all our runners join our team If you have a place, there’s still time join us. parkinsons.org.uk/BM2019 Registered charity in England and Wales (258197) and Scotland (SC037554). © Parkinson’s UK 10/18 (CS3183)
GOOD LUCK
TO ALL #TEAMTEENAGECANCER
LEGENDS
YOU’RE AMAZING!
For every young
person we can
help, there’s
another we can’t.
Your support will
help make sure every
young person with
cancer gets the care
they deserve.
WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM?
Email: challenges@teenagecancertrust.org
Call: 0207 612 0370
Visit: teenagecancertrust.org/brightonmarathon
Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales); SC039757 (Scotland)Spectator Guide
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57Getting around on Race Day
If you are coming to watch the Brighton Marathon, there are a number of
suggested key crossing points and pedestrian walkways to ensure that
you can get from the start to the finish with as much ease as possible.
You can also check the spectator routes on the Brighton Marathon Weekend mobile
app available for download from Google Play and the iTunes store. Search for the
‘Active Experience’ app, which contains the Brighton Marathon and BM10k apps.
EXITING THE START
Preston Park will be surrounded by runners until the last runner has looped the park
(possibly until 10.45am). We therefore advise one of the following:
1. Depart Preston Park by 9.30am via our exit on London Road, remain on the
pavement nearest to the Park and walk south following the directional signage
through our central walkway, for a clear route to the seafront.
2. Watch the start from the pavement on the western side of the A23 and then
head south towards the seafront following our signage and central walkway.
As the marathon course snakes along several main roads before reaching the
seafront, please follow the marshals’ directions/instructions on the best walkway
to use to avoid being blocked. Please also be patient as there will be a lot of you
trying to get through.
Spectator Guide
58SEAFRONT CROSSING POINTS OTHER CROSSING POINTS
Access along the seafront from north A number of other crossing points can
to south and vice versa can be made be found at the following locations:
by one of our key crossing points:
Grand Avenue
AQUARIUM ROUNDABOUT Approx. Mile 14.5
Located opposite Brighton Pier, this Kingsway, bottom of Third Avenue
crossing will get you to and from the City Approx. mile 18.5
Centre to the Event Village / finish area.
Peace Statue, Hove Lawns
Approx. mile 25
POOL VALLEY BRIDGE
Just west of Brighton Pier, we have a
bridge located at Pool Valley, west of
WHAT TO BRING
the Palace Pier and a short walk from
Madeira Drive. Spectators can use this
-- Check the weather and come
to get to and from the City Centre and
prepared for sunny, wet or windy
the Event Village / finish area.
conditions! E.g. sun cream
/ umbrella / waterproofs as
REGENCY SQUARE necessary
The underpass at Regency Square -- Wear comfortable walking shoes,
by the British Airways i360 provides as you may wish to walk the
access to and from the seafront. distance from the start to the
finish.
-- Come light - don’t bring lots
of things with you as you may
experience crowds and busy
periods in the city centre during
the 10k and the marathon.
Spectator Guide
59GoOd
Luck!
We’re so proud to have you
as part of Team Macmillan.
Whether it’s your first time running or
you’re trying to smash a PB, we’ll be there
supporting you every step of the way. Make
sure that you come see us at the event village
to celebrate with all your fellow teammates
over a well-earned cup of tea and massage
to heal those tired legs.
What you’re doing is incredible and the funds
you raise will go to helping people living with
cancer, so they can live life as fully as they
can. We can’t thank you enough!
It’s not too late!
Join Team Macmillan now by visiting
macmillan.org.uk/brightonmarathon
email running@macmillan.org.uk
or call 0300 1000 200
Macmillan Cancer Support, registered charity in England and Wales (261017),
Scotland (SC039907) and the Isle of Man (604). Also operating in Northern Ireland.EVENT VILLAGE
Sunday 14th April: 8:30am – 6:00pm
MARINE PARADE A259
ESPLANADE
FINISH LINE
Runners medals, water & good
CITY CENTRE Runners medical
Accessible Grandstand seating area
viewing area
Volunteer access
Screen
VOLKS RAILWAY LINE
4 6 8 10 12
SEATING
AREA
2XU Preparation Zone
Food & Bars Seminars & Merchandise 1 3 5 7 9 11
ENTRANCE / EXIT InfoCharity Village
& medical point In
Volu
(Next to Zip Wire)
Massage Retail
BRIGHTON PIER
Charity Village 28
42
Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex *
Alzheimer's Research UK
3
34
Chestnut Tree House
CLIC Sargent
27 Alzheimer's Society * 35 Crohn's & Colitis UK
23 Amaze / Extratime / 31 Dementia UK *
Brighton and Hove Speak Out 37 Diabetes UK
5 Breast Cancer Care 7 Great Ormond Street Hospital
17 Breast Cancer Now Children's Charity
11 British Heart Foundation 46 Guide Dogs
25 British Lung Foundation 6 International Animal Rescue
* Charities who will be at the Beach Village
Friday, Saturday and Sunday 18 CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) * 21 Macmillan Cancer Support *Medical tent BM10k Baggage
dy bags
TO PARK
& RIDE
Marathon Baggage
Water PICK-UP
tent
NO
PUBLIC
ACCESS
17 20 23 26
16 19 29
ENTRANCE / EXIT
22 25
15 31 35 37 39 41
32 33 Bar 45
14 18 21 24
27 28
13 30 34 36 38 40 42 44 46
nfo & medical
unteer HQ point
40 42
39 41
SEATING AREA Gatwick Runner Arrivals
Food
Screen BRIGHTON MARINA
36 Make-A-Wish® UK 32 Prostate Cancer UK 9 Teenage Cancer Trust
38 Marie Curie 4 Ronald McDonald House Charities 20 The Brain Tumour Charity
12 Martlets Hospice 19 Royal Life Saving Society UK 39 The Motor Neurone
8 Medi Tech Trust 41 Royal Trinity Hospice Disease Association
1 Mind 16 Samaritans 44 Tommy's
40 MS Society 14 ShelterBox * 13 Winston's Wish *
24 NSPCC * 29 St Catherine's Hospice 33 WWF
10 Pancreatic Cancer Action 26 St Wilfrid's Hospice
22 Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund 15 St. John's School and College
30 Parkinson's UK * 45 Stroke AssociationWhen
When isisyour
your medal,
more
medal,than a medal?
more than
a medal?
When you Share your story of your success
personalise it with with us @iTABmedalinsert
an iTAB!Key Spectator Points
There are a number of spectator points that also offer the chance to
take in some of the city’s key landmarks. Why not arrange to be here
to cheer your runner on, so they know when to expect your support
and can look forward to seeing you on their journey.
ROYAL PAVILION QUEEN VICTORIA
AND BRIGHTON DOME STATUE / GRAND AVENUE
Built by Price Regent, the Pavilion Mile 18 of the marathon is a notoriously
is Brighton’s most famous landmark difficult part of the marathon distance,
and a great spectator point. And right so your cheers and words of
next door is one of the city’s best loved encouragement will go down perfectly
entertainment and theatre venues, the at this wide section of the course, just
Brighton Dome (miles 3 and 5 of the opposite the prom.
marathon, and the 2.5km of the 10k). It’s
also a short walk from the finish area.
POWER STATION, PORTSLADE
The road to victory at mile 20-23 of the
marathon! Marathon runners may ‘hit the
wall’ here, so your efforts to get out this far
and spur them on will not go unnoticed.
You can really make a difference to their
motivation at this point.
Spectator Guide
65PEACE STATUE BANDSTAND
Right by Hove Lawns and the prom, The bandstand is a beautifully
the peace statue is (at mile 25 of renovated regency piece of design that
the marathon or 8km of the 10k) a featured on the 2012 finisher medal.
great spot to cheer runners on out to Right on the seafront (between mile
Portslade and then when they come back 25 and 26 of the marathon and at 8km
again towards the finish straight … and for the 10k) this is great spot for your
where they’ll really need your help! runners to look out for you on their run.
BRITISH AIRWAYS I360 BRIGHTON PIER
The British Airways i360 on the seafront This is where the excitement reaches its
is hard to miss! Soaring above the city peak and thousands will be lining the
skyline, it is a true feat of engineering seafront to cheer the marathon and 10k
and offers a birdseye view of the city runners on to the finish line. The pier is
from above but also a great vantage at Mile 26 of the marathon and 9.5km of
point on the ground for the marathon the 10k.
and 10k course.
Just before the Brighton Pier, 2XU
will have a cheer point, featuring DJs
and MCs to keep you entertained
throughout the day.
Spectator Guide
66Marathon Pace Chart
1 London Road 05:30:00 09:50:00 09:51:52 09:54:09 09:56:27 09:58:44 11:15:00
2 St Peters Church 05:30:00 09:55:00 09:58:44 10:03:18 10:07:54 10:12:28 12:00:00
3 North Laine 05:30:00 10:00:00 10:05:36 10:12:27 10:19:21 10:26:12 12:00:00
4 Lewes Road 05:30:00 10:05:00 10:12:28 10:21:36 10:30:48 10:39:56 12:00:00
5 Victoria Gardens 05:30:00 10:10:00 10:19:20 10:30:45 10:42:15 10:53:40 12:00:00
6 Marine Square 05:30:00 10:15:00 10:26:12 10:39:54 10:53:42 11:07:24 14:30:00
7 Marine Gate 05:30:00 10:20:00 10:33:04 10:49:03 11:05:09 11:21:08 14:30:00
8 Roedean School 05:30:00 10:25:00 10:39:56 10:58:12 11:16:36 11:34:52 13:30:00
9 Ovingdean College 05:30:00 10:30:00 10:46:48 11:07:21 11:28:03 11:48:36 13:30:00
10 Roedean School 05:30:00 10:35:00 10:53:42 11:16:30 11:39:03 11:52:20 13:30:00
11 Brighton Marina 05:30:00 10:40:00 11:00:34 11:25:39 11:50:57 12:16:04 16:00:00
12 Marine Square 05:30:00 10:45:00 11:07:26 11:34:48 12:02:24 12:29:48 16:00:00
13 West Street 05:30:00 10:50:00 11:14:18 11:43:57 12:13:51 12:43:32 17:00:00
14 First Avenue 05:30:00 10:55:00 11:21:10 11:53:06 12:25:18 12:55:16 17:00:00
15 New Church Road 06:00:00 11:00:00 11:28:02 12:02:15 12:36:45 13:11:00 16:00:00
16 Boundary Road 06:00:00 11:05:00 11:34:54 12:11:24 12:48:12 13:24:44 16:00:00
17 New Church Road 06:00:00 11:10:00 11:41:46 12:20:33 12:59:39 13:38:28 16:00:00
18 Church Road 06:00:00 11:15:00 11:48:38 12:29:42 13:11:06 13:53:12 16:00:00
19 Kingsway 06:00:00 11:20:00 11:55:30 12:38:51 13:22:33 14:05:56 16:30:00
20 Basin Road South 06:00:00 11:25:00 12:02:22 12:48:00 13:34:00 14:19:40 16:30:00
21 Basin Road South 06:00:00 11:30:00 12:09:14 12:57:09 13:45:27 14:33:24 16:30:00
22 Basin Road South 06:00:00 11:35:00 12:16:06 13:06:18 13:56:54 14:47:08 16:30:00
23 Basin Road South 06:00:00 11:40:00 12:22:58 13:15:27 14:08:21 15:00:52 16:30:00
24 Hove Promenade 06:00:00 11:45:00 12:29:50 13:24:36 14:19:48 15:14:36 16:30:00
25 Peace Statue 05:30:00 11:50:00 12:36:42 13:33:45 14:31:15 15:28:20 17:00:00
26 Brighton Pier 05:30:00 11:55:00 12:43:34 13:42:54 14:43:02 15:42:04 17:00:00
26.2 Madeira Drive Closed 11:56:00 12:45:00 13:45:00 14:45:00 15:45:00 16th April
Roads will close earlier than previous years due to the addition of BM Ride.Elites
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68In it to win it
The Brighton Marathon and BM10k welcomes some of the best
British athletes to its streets once more to provide exciting racing
for all to watch across the day. The BM10k plays host to the
England Athletics National Championships which adds a new
dimension to the race.
MARATHON
Last year, up and coming Welsh marathon runner, Dan Nash, led from the gun for
over 25 miles, despite stopping twice mid race for the toilet, before being caught
by two-time Brighton Marathon winner Stu Hawkes in his final charge to Madeira
Drive. Meanwhile, Helen Davies ran away with the women’s race to win in 2:35:12
which earnt her a selection to compete for England in the Toronto Waterfront
marathon in Canada in October.
In addition to £2,000 cash prize for the winners, new time bonuses have been
introduced to spur the marathon runners on with a new British course record
offering an extra £1,500 for those who break it. 2:18:04 and 2:31:08 are the times to
keep an eye on in both races!
Elites
69WOMEN’S MARATHON MEN’S MARATHON
HELEN DAVIES ANDY MAUD
PB 2:34:11 PB 2:30:48 (BM 2013)
Club Ipswich Jaffa Club Clapham Chasers
Coach – Coach Self
Notable achievements: Notable achievements:
-- 2 x Brighton Marathon winner -- 18 English National XC 2nd place
-- UK ranked 4th in 2018 -- 2017 British Cross Country 3rd place
-- HM PB: 65:32
JILL COLLETT JAMES CONNOR
PB 2:47:38 PB 2:18:26
Club Datchet Club Havering AC
Coach Nick Anderson Coach Kenneth Pike
Notable achievements: Notable achievements:
-- 5,000m Civil Service -- Half Marathon PB 66:17
& Police 1st place
-- 2018 Dublin Marathon 9th place
PAUL NAVESEY
PB 2:23:26
Club Crawley AC
Coach Allison Benton
Notable achievements:
-- 2019 Brighton Half champion
-- HM PB: 64:56
-- 10k PB: 29:33
Elites
70Before the Brighton Marathon gets underway, the BM10k will play host to the England
Athletics National 10k Championships. What was already one of the quickest races in
the country in 2018, the 2019 edition is set to attract a top quality field with athletes from
around the country set to go head to head against each other to be crowned national
champion and the chance to walk away with first prize of £1,000.
WOMEN’S 10K MEN’S 10K
KATE REED CHRIS THOMPSON
PB 32:07 PB 28:17
Club Bristol & West Club Aldershot, Farnham &
District
Coach Alan Storey
Coach Alan Storey
Notable achievements: Notable achievements:
-- Beijing Olympics 10,000m - Great Scottish Run and Great
South Run Champion
- English 10,000m
Championships Gold medallist
ELI KIRK ADAM HICKEY
PB 32:35 PB 29:03
Swansea / Team New Club Southend AC
Club
Balance Manchester
Coach Eamon Martin
Coach Steve Vernon
Notable achievements:
Notable achievements:
-- 2019 World XC Great Britain
-- 2 x Commonwealth Games 51st place
representative for Wales -- 2018 English XC Champion
-- Marathon PB: 2:36 -- 2018 BM10k 3rd place
EMILY HOSKER-THORNHILL BEN CONNOR
PB 32:52 PB 29:03
Aldershot, Farnham Club Derby AC
Club
& District
Coach Steve Vernon
Coach Mick Woods
Notable achievements:
Notable achievements: -2018 European Championships
-- 49th place IAAF World Cross Country 5,000m 11th place
Championships
- Half Marathon PB 61:11
- 10,000m PB 28:
Elites
71Official Store
Brighton Marathon Weekend official apparel is available to pre-
order online until 5 April, which will then be available for collection
in the Event Village.
Stock is limited so secure yours now:
https://brighton-marathon-weekend.myshopify.com/
Choose from a range of designs on hoodies, sweatshirts, 2XU
technical tops and from a performance range. Accessories will also
be available such as coffee Keep Cups, water bottles and bags.
A limited range will be available to purchase from the Official Store
in the Event Village over the event weekend. Don’t miss out!
72Team Brighton
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73Team Brighton Team Brighton is made up of hundreds of amazing people who volunteer their time to support The Brighton Marathon Weekend. Each year, our volunteers show both commitment and enthusiasm second to none. These fantastic individuals come from all walks of life and are vital to the smooth running of the entire event, whether hydrating and cheering the runners on or being there at the finish with a well-deserved medal and pat on the back. They are the backbone and heart of the Brighton Marathon Weekend. Every single one of them is a #BrightonHero and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their support. We are delighted that our Official Community Partner American Express, will be supporting Team Brighton once again and thank them for their continued support in this crucial element of the event. Proudly backed by:
Join The Team
To be a Brighton Marathon Weekend volunteer takes stamina,
patience and a great sense of humour. It can be both challenging
and extremely rewarding. It’s a chance to meet new people, have
fun and be a part of one of the UK’s biggest sporting events.
There are a wide variety of roles available, ranging from assisting with race pack
collection, to supporting the Event Team out on the course, or even helping in the
Call Centre.
For further information and more detailed listings of the roles on offer, head to the
Volunteer Page of the Brighton Marathon Weekend website.
Sign up at:
www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/volunteer
Although the day is hard work it is great fun and there’s
something really humbling when a runner goes past, grabbing
the cup of water you’re holding, but still finding the time to
thank you profusely – they’re the ones doing the hard miles
after all.
Personally, I’m in awe of all the wonderful people that run.
Whether it’s running the course as a personal challenge,
or raising money for local and national charities. They are
amazing and all are stars in my eyes.
Volunteering and being part of Team Brighton Marathon, is a
fun, fast paced, action packed day, which I really enjoy.
Wendy EverettMobile App
The app is a must-have for anyone coming to the Brighton Marathon
Weekend. For more information or to download the app please visit the
iTunes App store or Google Play. Search for the ‘Active Experience’
app, which contains the Brighton Marathon and BM10k apps.
TRACKING PHOTOS
The app allows features live participant Follow our Instagram photo feed over
tracking on Race Day. Supporters can the weekend. Share your own photos
be notified when you have started and with #BrightonHero and you might see
how you progress along the course. them appear here on the app!
Your timing chip will update the app in
real time. Search for yourself by name SPECTATOR TIPS
or by your running number. Please note
All the advice you see here in the
– a race number will not be added to a
programme will also be available on the
name until an individual’s race pack has
app as a handy pocket guide over the
been collected.
weekend.
COURSE MAPS
MESSAGES
The course map is synced with the
The app will keep you up to date with all
GPS on your phone and is perfect
the latest event news and information.
for supporters as it will also display
spectator walking routes. The map will
show you where you are in relation to PARTICIPANT INSTRUCTIONS
the course as well as locate the runners A quick link to Participant Instructions
you are following via the tracking facility. for all the essential event information
This will help you plan where you need needed to take part.
to be to see your runner(s) through.
76Giving back
GIVING BACK
The Brighton Marathon Weekend is proud to have supported
hundreds of charities over the past ten years, helping to raise
much-needed funds for a diverse range of causes.
Thousands of inspirational participants have raised millions of
pounds at the Brighton Marathon Weekend, whether taking part
in the marathon, 10k or Mini Mile. And this year, even more will
be giving back by riding for charity in the BM Ride.
We wanted to take a look back at some of the most memorable
charity fundraisers since the event began and their remarkable
reasons for taking parting.
2012
Following a serious motorbike accident in
Germany, former soldier Matthew Rhodes
was left blind and paralysed down his
2014
entire right side, and was lucky to Kevin Williams juggled his way
survive. In 2010, he completed the around the course for Headway
Brighton Marathon over two days raising Hurstwood Park in 2014
money for Blind Veterans.2015 2015
Sam Stephens – changed name by In 2015 Dermot Cameron broke the
deed poll to Buzz Lightyear in 2015 world record for running in a giant shoe
after finishing the marathon for for Cancer Research UK in the time of
Clic Sargent 4hrs 18 minutes
2018
Robert Pope ran the 2018 Brighton Marathon for WWF as part of his
challenge to see if Forrest Gump’s 15,000 mile run was achievable. As well
as running three marathons on consecutive Sundays (including Brighton
Marathon), he ran across the United States of America five times.Local Charity Partners
Every year, two Local Charity Partners are chosen for the Brighton
Marathon event, to help them raise awareness of their cause,
increase their fundraising efforts and to give something back to
our local community.
ST CATHERINE’S HOSPICE
St Catherine’s Hospice is a local charity with a big ambition: to help everyone face
death supported, informed and pain free. We exist to make life better for local
terminally ill people when life comes full circle. We also undertake research, and
train and work alongside other healthcare professionals to make sure local people
benefit from the best possible care as end of life approaches. Our expert team
includes nurses, therapists, healthcare assistants, doctors and counsellors, who
work with each person we look after to provide them with tailored, individualised,
physical and emotional care, when and where it’s needed most.
https://www.stch.org.uk/
80ST. JOHN’S SCHOOL & COLLEGE St. John’s SEN school and FE college, work with learners who have complex learning disabilities including some learners with difficulties resulting from social, emotional and mental health needs, Autistic Spectrum Conditions, Asperger’s Syndrome, and PDA. Our committed staff help our young people to achieve outstanding success in learning and preparation for their young adult lives. Our courses are tailored to meet their goals, where they are supported by a highly skilled staff team who respect their choices and lifestyle. Learners can work with us on a residential, day, full or part time basis, in partnership with other providers, or on a sessional or outreach basis. The choice is yours. https://www.st-johns.co.uk/ SUPPORT YOUR CHARITY You can help support these charities as a runner, by joining their team via their website or by creating a Virgin Money Giving dedicated to them. If you’re a spectator or supporter, it’s as simple as donating via their website. Every donation counts, no matter how small.
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