More women than ever before entered in this year's Brighton Marathon.

Women made up 38.7 per cent of the thousands of entries at this year's race in April.

This was the highest proportion recorded for the event so far and well above the national average of 31.1 per cent who take part in the races.

The Grounded Events Company, which organised the marathon, says it does everything it can to ensure men and women are equally encouraged to take part.

Prize money and time bonus rewards are exactly the same for men and women.

Entries for the next Brighton Marathon, on April 6, will close on Friday, June 15.

For details, visit brighton-marathon.co.uk.