Thousands of runners will take part in a race across the city as an annual half marathon returns.

Almost 10,000 people from across the country will take part in the Brighton Half Marathon, with participants of all abilities raising money for charity.

The 13.1 mile race, organised by The Sussex Beacon charity, starts at 9.30am tomorrow, with runners passing by some of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Here are seven facts about the Brighton Half Marathon ahead of the race tomorrow:

Half marathon route across city

The race will set off from Madeira Drive before passing by landmarks, including the Palace Pier, the Royal Pavilion, the West Pier, Brighton Marina and Hove’s colourful beach huts.

Team GB athlete to start youth race

Team GB athlete and distance runner Beth Kidger will fire the starting pistol for the youth race at the half marathon.

Around 400 runners aged seven to 17 will take part in a one-mile youth race along Hove Promenade, along part of the main half marathon route.

Beth said: “There’s no better sense of achievement than when you cross that finish line, so I am looking forward to cheering on all the young runners on the day.”

Road closures across city

A series of road closures have been announced for the half marathon:

  • 2am to 7pm: Madeira Drive
  • 7am to 2pm: Kings Road/Palace Pier (West Street to Lower Rock Gardens to Edward Street)
  • 8am to 12.15pm: Marlborough Place, Grand Parade, Pavilion Parade, Richmond Terrace
  • 8am to 12.15pm: Marine Parade, Marine Drive (Lower Rock Gardens to Roedean Way)
  • 8am to 2pm: Kings Road from Grand Avenue to West Street, both directions
  • 8am to 2pm: Kingsway from Wharf Road to Grand Avenue, westbound only

Range of charities taking part in race

Along with The Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV, other charities are also taking part - including Macmillan Cancer Support, the Alzheimer’s Society, Grassroots Suicide Prevention, and local charity Rockinghorse.

The charity-organised race raises over £1 million for a range of charitable course each year, with thousands of runners taking part.

Could course record be broken?

The course record for the race currently stands at one hour, four minutes and 56 seconds, set by Paul Navsey in 2019.

Volunteers to line streets to help runners

A total of 450 volunteers will give up their Sunday morning to help bring the race together on the big day and help runners as they complete the course.

Race date for next year revealed

Entries will open soon for next year's half marathon, which will take place on February 25, 2024.