A marathon revived under a different name is to be held for a second year following overwhelming support from runners.

There were doubts the Beachy Head Marathon would take place again but it has now been confirmed up to 1,500 runners will take part on October 23.

The race was initially called the Seven Sisters Marathon but that folded after 21 years.

The increasing difficulty of ensuring the safety of runners plus the departure of key figures forced organisers to call a halt.

However, several running clubs, Sussex Police and Eastbourne Borough Council combined to ensure a revamped event would be held again.

Now organisers have announced it will be held again across 26 miles of East Sussex downland.

It takes in a 3,000ft ascent as well as gates, cattle grids and stiles.