NATIONAL Express are helping runners and spectators make in to the seaside for the first pre-marathon warm-up of the year.

The Grand Brighton Half Marathon takes place on Sunday, February 24, and National Express are putting on extra coach services for those taking part.

This is part of an alternative means of travel due to the fact that there will be no trains running between Three Bridges and Brighton on that weekend.

Sussex Beacon have teamed up with the coach operator to provide the service - with £3 from each online booking going to the charity.

For more information visit www.brightonhalfmarathon.com.