RUNNERS are set to hit the streets this weekend for the Brighton Half Marathon.
More than ten city centre roads will be closed for the annual race, which is due to take place on Sunday, February 27.
The 2022 event, organised by The Sussex Beacon charity, is the 32nd Brighton Half Marathon.
The 13.1 mile race begins at 9am on Madeira Drive before runners pass a host of landmarks including the Brighton Palace Pier, Royal Pavilion and Brighton Marina.
Olympic gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes MBE has been announced as the race starter.
She said: “Seeing mass participation events back to their best is fantastic.
“It has motivated me to get back training and run it too.
“So, my plan is to start the race off, jump down and get involved. I will not be racing - just enjoying the atmosphere."
The following roads will be closed (timings are approximate):
- 2am – 7pm – Madeira Drive
- 7.30am to 12pm – Old Steine, Marlborough Place, Grand Parade, Pavilion Parade, Richmond Terrace, St Peter’s Place
- 7.30am to 11.45am – Marine Parade, Marine Drive
- 7.30am to 1.30pm – Kings Road to Grand Avenue (westbound and eastbound lanes)
- 7.30am to 1pm – Kings Road, Kingsway (westbound lane only), Grand Avenue
Organisers say alternative routes will be advised wherever possible, while all road closures will be staffed by event stewards.
Brighton and Hove buses says it will run a limited service due to the road closures, hopes to return to normal service at around midday.
Buses from the west of the city, travelling east, will be reduced at Churchill Square.
They will instead use Montpelier Road, Upper North Street and Regent Hill to turn and restart from Clarence Square.
The closures have been planned in coordination with Sussex Police, Brighton and Hove City Council and The AA to ensure that there is “minimum disruption across the city”.
Participants and spectators travelling into the city by rail are being warned that the closure of the London to Brighton mainline could affect their journey.
There will be buses from Three Bridges to Brighton and organisers are working with Network Rail to ensure the bus transfer are as “smooth as possible”.
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