2016 Brighton Marathon Weekend Programme

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Welcome from Brighton & Hove City Council Welcome from Brighton & Hove City Council I am delighted to welcome you to Brighton & Hove for the seventh running of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, and I am sure you are looking forward to a fantastic weekend.

The event brings a special atmosphere and helps to showcase our city on the international stage. The city centre and sea front course ensures that you get to see all of the iconic locations such as the Royal Pavilion, the Seafront, the lanes, and Brighton Pier during your race. Next year we will be able to add the British Airways i360 viewing tower to that list!

The Brighton Marathon Weekend makes a huge contribution to the wellbeing of all our communities in Brighton & Hove. While thousands of pounds are raised for good causes including local charities and groups, the months of training and preparation brings people together in our neighbourhoods and communities who might never have met before!

I would like to extend a warm welcome to all those runners that are visiting the city together with their friends and families who will cheer them on the way. Do take in the Exhibition in the Brighton Centre, visit the Beach Village on Madeira Drive, and enjoy all the city has to offer whether sipping a lattĂŠ in the Lanes, shopping, or visiting the Royal Pavilion and museums.

I would like to acknowledge the invaluable contribution of everybody involved in supporting and organising the Brighton Marathon Weekend. The event is a unique partnership between Grounded Events Company, the City Council, emergency services, over 1,500 volunteers and all the sponsors.

Finally, I wish each of you a safe, successful and unforgettable Brighton Marathon Weekend.

Councillor Warren Morgan Leader of Brighton & Hove City Council

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Thank you from the Race Founder A huge welcome to the 2016 Brighton Marathon Weekend. I can’t guarantee weather as glorious as in previous years but I can guarantee you another event that oozes passion, great support, a stunning race experience and huge personal satisfaction.

None of this, however, would have been possible without our Event Team and partners and I would like to offer a huge Thank You to those who are supporting us in 2016.

Firstly, thank you to our Community Partner, American Express®, who are continuing their support of our Volunteer Programme and will be helping to engage the whole community of Brighton & Hove over the weekend.

Also to the Medical Team who are vital for the safe running of our event and give freely of their time and support. Thank you again to Philips Healthcare, who is once again providing world-class equipment and expertise for our medical staff; their involvement is invaluable and very much appreciated.

The City of Brighton & Hove itself, of course, is the most amazing

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host; from those at the City Council who assist in our Brighton Marathon Weekend’s success, to the community of Brighton & Hove who turn out to support you, the runner. We continue to be massively impressed year after year at the size of the event weekend’s crowds and long may this continue, so a massive Thank You to them.

We owe enormous gratitude to each of the hundreds of charities who contribute to the fantastic atmosphere on race day and bring thousands of runners to our start line. A special mention though has to be made of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens, who this year have supported our children’s one-mile event, the Mini Mile Races.

Inevitably there are dozens of other stake-holders and partners without whom the continued success wouldn’t be the story it is – HIGH5 Nutrition, Body Rehab Studios,

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Nick Anderson and A Word On Nutrition and so on it goes – too many to mention every one, but you get the picture, it is very much a team effort, thank you.

And finally of course, to you the runner for choosing Brighton Marathon Weekend because everyone at Grounded Events Company knows what it takes to complete the training and the lifestyle changes necessary to get to the start line ready – we wish you the very best of luck. Whether you’re in our Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, our BM10k or the Brighton Marathon, have a fabulous weekend and celebrate your ability to live life to the full.

Regards, Tim Hutchings Race Founder

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Welcome from Welcome from the Event Director the Event Director Dear Runners and Supporters, Welcome and thank you for joining us this year. 2016 is set to be our biggest Brighton Marathon Weekend in the history of the event, with many positive developments.

Firstly, I am delighted to welcome Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens as title partner of our Mini Mile Races who, through their association, hope to raise much needed funds for research into cancers affecting children, teens and young adults. We have also redesigned the layout of the children’s one-mile course and further enhanced the Event Village and facilities to ensure a better spectator experience.

The 2016 BM10k has grown through the support of our charities and we hope to have over 2,500 run on Sunday 17th April. Additionally, the Brighton Marathon looks like it will break through 10,000 finishers, which is an amazing milestone for us as organisers, putting us into Europe’s Top 12 largest marathons.

However, it is not about size for us. Developing the participant experience is what drives us forward as an organisation. For the first time at Brighton Marathon Weekend we

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will allocate running numbers at the Brighton Marathon Exhibition for the 10k and marathon. This may sound like a small technical detail, but this brand new method of number allocation at a marathon event will allow the runner to choose their starting corral. We believe there is nothing worse than training with a friend or family member all winter only to arrive at the event and be told you have to start in different places. (I’ve been there and done that myself!) You can read more about this in your final Runner Instructions and on the website.

This year we have also spent time focusing on a new layout for the start area in Preston Park, so if you are returning to run again please take a good look at the start maps before Race Weekend. More importantly, we have made a considerable change to the Brighton Marathon start itself.

We really want the marathon to be a united experience. While you all come from very different backgrounds and

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are running for a multitude of different reasons, we want you to share the unique experience at the start in a unique way‌ I won’t spoil the secret yet but I hope you enjoy it.

Finally, the team has been working to further improve the Beach Village. We really want to give you all the sendoff you deserve after months of hard training. Last year saw some 60,000 people visit the Beach Village and the atmosphere was amazing. So many of you come to Brighton & Hove knowing only a handful of people at the race. We want to give you the opportunity to share and celebrate your achievements with the other 10,000 people taking part, as well as with your friends and family. We want you to feel like the hero that you are.

To us, everyone who takes part in Brighton Marathon Weekend is a #BrightonHero - from the elite runners to the beginners, from the charity fundraisers to the supporters and from the volunteers to the event team. We are proud of every one of you; I hope you have a fantastic 2016 Brighton Marathon Weekend.

Tom Naylor Event Director

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We’ll keep you going with the support of our cheering teams, our training advice and a well-deserved massage once you’ve finished at our post race party.

So go on, join the team that’s beating cancer so 3 in 4 people will survive the disease by 2034.

Visit: cruk.org/brighton-marathon

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Cancer Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1089464), Scotland (SC041666) and the Isle of Man (1103).

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Local Charity Partners The Brighton Marathon Weekend is proud to support nearly 300 charities in 2016, helping to raise much-needed funds for good causes. More than £35 million pounds has been raised collectively since the first Brighton Marathon Weekend in 2010, with that figure set to rise significantly following the fundraising efforts of our runners on Sunday 17th April.

Every year, two Local Charity Partners are chosen for the Brighton Marathon, to help them raise awareness of their cause, increase their fundraising efforts and to give something back to our local community.

DEMELZA HOSPICE CARE FOR CHILDREN Demelza Hospice Care for Children is based in the South East, providing vital care to hundreds of families. They’re here to provide compassionate and expert care for seriously ill babies, children, young people and their families when they need it the most, whether in the family home or in their family hospices - Demelza Kent and Demelza SEL. Collectively, their supporters have raised a fantastic £39,966.98 across the years of involvement with the Brighton Marathon. But as a charity, and not part of the NHS, Demelza is reliant on fundraising, donations and gifts in wills to raise the £10.5million that is needed annually to provide care to seriously ill children and their family.

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“It means so much to staff, volunteers and the families we support at Demelza, to be a charity partner of the Brighton Marathon. We are so grateful to the inspiring runners who are taking part and raising funds.” - Toni Finnimore, Community Services Manager Charity number: 1039651 demelza.org.uk @DemelzaHospice facebook.com/demelzahospice

KENT, SURREY & SUSSEX AIR AMBULANCE TRUST This incredible charity provide a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service, delivering the skills and equipment usually found only in a hospital A&E department, directly to the scene of medical emergencies and traumas. Flying with a senior doctor and a critical care paramedic, they are able to perform minor surgery, transfuse blood and platelets, and anaesthetise patients at the scene, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

As a registered charity with no statutory funding, they rely on the support of the public and involvement at events like Brighton Marathon, to raise the £6.5 million needed each year, to continue their operation and develop into the future.

Charity number: 1021367 kssairambulance.org.uk/BrightonMarathon @kssairambulance facebook.com/KSSAirAmbulance

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Do something amazing with your place at Brighton Marathon this year and fundraise for the NSPCC. Along with your personalised running vest we will be there on the day with the best cheerers to help you get over the finish line along with a free massage at the NSPCC post race reception.

Abuse ruins childhood, but with your help it can be prevented.

Support the NSPCC nspcc.org.uk/brightonmarathon 0844 892 1119 eventsteam@nspcc.org.uk

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#BrightonHero Other running events have runners, we have heroes. Whether running in the BM10k, Brighton Marathon or Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, everyone is a #BrightonHero. Here are just a few of them and their inspiring reasons for running this year.

EMMA BUTTON: TO PROVE THIS GIRL CAN

JOSHUA BUTLER: A FAMILY AFFAIR “I am running the Brighton Marathon for the fourth time, to both raise money for Parkinson’s and to beat my PB of 3 hours 56 minutes. The best part of the course has to be going out to Portslade, it’s a really engaging section with the spectators (and the children with the jelly babies).

“Why did I sign up to run Brighton Marathon? To prove to myself that I CAN DO IT. I only started running last summer and this year I ran my first half marathon. I’m not a fast runner but I’m out there, doing it. For me running has been about weight loss initially and now maintaining a level of fitness that I haven’t had since I was a kid.

Earlier this year, a friend and I started a free local running group and together a number of us inspired each other to enter Brighton. Some are running for charity, some in memory of others but all because we want to challenge ourselves to do something that few others can do. We can, and we will.”

Running became a part of my life about 5 years ago when I realised my diet and lifestyle were very unhealthy.

Now, the marathon is a yearly fixture in my family’s calendar. Every year my brother, sister and I run in memory of our Granddad and for fun while my mum, stepdad and extended family all volunteer.

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SARA PEARSON: A FESTIVAL FEEL

DEBBIE VINCE: RUNNING AFTER CANCER

“The Brighton Marathon was highly recommended by many of my running friends and so I decided it was time I had a go myself, having run London Marathon three times.

“Nearly four years ago I was diagnosed with womb cancer and am still trying to regain my fitness after surgery and radiotherapy. I really want to train well and finally go sub 5hrs.

At the moment, my comeback PB is 5.39 so it’s a bit of a tall order but I’ve started going to track sessions with the club and seeing some improvement!

I love the idea that it is a running festival taking place over the weekend where my family can also take part and experience the atmosphere and events together. I have booked into a local guesthouse for the weekend so that I can bring my twin girls up with me, who will take part in the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races on the Saturday.”

After running Loch Ness at the end of September 2015, I developed hamstring tendinopathy, which has meant my training was a bit behind to begin with. I have to be mindful that I can’t build my mileage up too fast but I still want to cane it at Brighton and fully intend to cross that finish line.”

Debbie is currently crowdfunding via JustGiving to set up a charity Action on Womb Cancer

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#BrightonHero PETER GREGOIRE: TRAINING IN HONG KONG “I will be travelling over from Hong Kong to run my first family marathon at Brighton Marathon Weekend.

I have been running for 30 years and have countless races under my belt including 9 marathons. But with injuries coming more frequently in the last few years, (especially since turning 40), I thought my marathon days were over. However, my cousin was recently bitten by the running bug and I promised to her that if she ever did a marathon, I would run too.

So here I am, lacing up my shoes once more to run Brighton Marathon in the county I grew up in.

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FINN QUILTER: RUNNING FOR MY DAD In July 2015, my dad died from pancreatic cancer. Seeing such a strong and active character be weakened and demoralised by this horrible illness was incredibly hard to see. The pain that he, and we, went through has been horrendous and I don’t want anyone else to suffer like that.

This is why I have decided to take part in the Brighton Marathon 2016 to raise money for Cancer Research UK. I would be so grateful if you could donate as much as you possibly can on this page, to help them find a cure for cancer. If you donate, I will not just be running for my dad’s memory, but for those in your lives who have lost a fight with this awful illness.

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SARAH HARDCASTLE: RUNNING BM10K AFTER BREAST CANCER In January 2015 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Thankfully mine was caught very early and I finished all my treatments on 6th October 2015.

So I decided to set myself the challenge of running the 10k. And a challenge I’m sure it will be. The drugs I was on through my treatments have made me gain 2 stone and this is the push I need to get my backside in gear. I decided to do this for Breast Cancer Care, as I want to give back to the charity that provides so much help and support for people going through breast cancer.

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JOHN HALLIWELL: IN MEMORY OF CALLUM

PETER HILL: FROM THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD

“I completed my first marathon in 1982; 34 years later I’ll be doing my 19th Marathon. I retired from marathons a few years ago, but I have a reason to get my marathon shoes out again and run Brighton Marathon.

I am a Barcombe boy who left for a working holiday 43 years ago, ended up in New Zealand and never left.

Along with my youngest brother’s son, Paul Hills, we are raising funds for much needed rehabilitation gym equipment for my brother-in-law following a serious stroke.

I’m delighted to be running for Addaction and helping in the fight against drugs and alcohol addiction in young people as we lost our son Callum in 2014 of a suspected heroin overdose, he was just 23. I felt like my world had ended along with his. I will be raising money with your help to support users and families like mine.

It only took one try of heroin for Callum, and that’s the end of such a young life.”

I have run over 25 marathons and was one of the first Kiwis to run a marathon on all seven continents. I hung up my running shoes after the 2010 Boston Marathon, but the opportunity to help a fantastic charity and to run with my nephew around my old stomping grounds in Brighton was enough for a 66 year old to come out of retirement!

SHARE YOUR STORY If you want to share your story with us email office@brightonmarathon.co.uk with your reason for running and an image attached of you. You may see yourself featured on the website or at the Exhibition!

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Training Advice Nick Anderson is the official coach for Brighton Marathon Weekend and with over 25 years of running experience is one of the UK’s best. Formerly UK head coach for 5k, 10k and cross country, he advises runners of all levels.

FINAL TRAINING ADVICE: 1- HOW TO TAPER FOR THE MARATHON A clever taper sees you protecting your fitness and feeling great on Race Day. You can use the final weeks to sharpen up with a couple of shorter, faster sessions.

1. Run your longest marathon training runs 3 or 4 weeks out from Race Day. A top session could be 3 hours with the last 60 mins at your target marathon pace.

2. Two weekends before, reduce this long run to about 2 hours with the last 45 minutes at target marathon pace.

3. One week before, it’s time to run just 60 mins easy.

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2 - CALM YOUR NERVES The nerves will kick in at some point and this is a good thing. Take time out in the week and review your training. Remember your best long runs, sessions and maybe a half marathon that went well. It’s time to remember the positives and you can draw on these on Race Day.

3 – DON’T FORGET YOUR NUTRITION Your body needs quality calories to keep your glycogen (carbohydrate stores) topped up for Race Day. Our simple catch phrase is ‘never hungry, never over full’ and grazing throughout the day with snacks and sensible main meals will work well.

4 - SLEEP & REST You always need to respect this key element as a runner if you want to improve.

Try to get a few early nights in race week and protect your immune system in the final weeks.

5 - GET YOUR KIT RIGHT It’s important that you have a pair of running shoes, which have been fitted for you and your running style. Don’t buy new shoes just for the day. You need to wear them in during a few of your longer runs.

Wear a technical running top to draw sweat away from the body. It will also help to avoid painful chafing. Make sure your clothing has been worn and washed a few times too before you race in it.

7 - THE FINAL MINUTES AND START Time to keep your head. Try to remember three runs that went well in training or the cause and reason you are racing. Focus on the target you have set yourself.

As the gun goes, count to 10 and slow down if on a faster start.... you really need to ease into your Race Day pace in the first few km’s rather than running too quickly.

More training advice and top tips are available on the website on our Training and Advice pages.

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Keeping you motivated on Race Day MILE MARKERS There will be a mile marker at every mile for marathon runners and kilometre markers every km for the 10k runners. Please note mile markers may not be positioned exactly on the mile, but as near to it as is possible.

SMILE POINTS Marathon-Photos.com, the Official Race Photographers will be placing photographers around the course to take pictures of you while you are running so look out for the ‘smile you are on camera signs’ spray painted on the road. These are indicated with a yellow smiley face icon on the course map.

MUSIC, CHEER AND ENTERTAINMENT POINTS There will be even more entertainment points along the course for 2016 including a number of acts, bands and charity cheer points to help keep you motivated! These are marked on the course map with a music note icon.

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Brighton Marathon Weekend Schedule The Brighton Marathon Weekend encompasses the Exhibition, the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, the BM10k and the Brighton Marathon.

Friday 15th April

Brighton Marathon Exhibition

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Saturday 16th April

Brighton Marathon Exhibition

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Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races

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Exhibition The Brighton Marathon Weekend experience begins at the Exhibition. Free to enter on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April 2016, there’s something for everyone.

For those running in the Brighton Marathon, BM10k or Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, race pack collection is quick and easy so you can spend more time on all the fun stuff that the Exhibition has to offer.

The Brighton Centre will be brimming with things to see, do and buy. Pick up some amazing bargains from a range of lifestyle and fitness brands, book a pre-race massage, and get your official event merchandise as a memento of your weekend.

And, visit an exclusive ‘meet the experts’ area at the American Express® Healthy Living seminars for pre-race support and advice.

You can also sign up for the 2017 Brighton Marathon at Super Early Bird prices.

LOCATION AND OPEN HOURS Brighton Centre, King’s Rd, Brighton, BN1 2GR Friday 15th April 11am – 7pm Saturday 16th April 10am – 6pm www.brightonmarathonexhibition.co.uk

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Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races The Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races will take place on Saturday 16th April at Preston Park. These age-related races offer fantastic inspiration to children to get outdoors and get active in a fun way.

Open to seven - 17 year olds, this is a wonderful opportunity for youngsters to experience the exciting atmosphere of a mass participation race at one of the UK’s best youth running events.

Over 2,000 children are expected to take part, each covering a one-mile distance around the park.

We are also very pleased to introduce our 2016 title sponsor, Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens. Every day around 10 young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer. Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens is a campaign to raise money for research into cancers affecting children, teens and young adults. You can raise money for this fantastic cause when you take part in the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, which will help to

find cures and kinder treatments for young people facing cancer.

EVENT VILLAGE The Event Village will welcome the hundreds of families and friends who turn out to cheer the children on. Upon arrival, everyone can make use of the seating, food and drink on offer, and enjoy live footage and music from the stage and screen. Warm ups for the races will also take place here, as well as prize giving throughout the day. We can’t wait to see you all!

Entries close on the 29th March. Full information on prices and how to enter is available on the web site. www.brightonminimile.co.uk

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Thank you and Good Luck

to all team Tommy’s runners If you have your own place it’s not too late to join our team and help save babies’ lives 1 in 4 parents are left devastated by miscarriage, stillbirth or premature delivery. Tommy’s funds vital medical research dedicated to preventing these complications and saving babies’ lives

Contact Devina on: dganas@tommys.org 0207 398 3453 tommys.org/brightonmarathon Registered charity no 1060508 and SCO39280

On behalf of all the babies, thank you for supporting Tommy’s

BM10k The BM10k will see thousands of people running 10k along the first part of the Brighton Marathon route, and will start at 8.30am just ahead of the marathon. It is now a hugely popular 10k race in the UK running calendar, offering participants the chance to experience the buzzing atmosphere and excitement of the Brighton Marathon Weekend.

The race was introduced in 2014 to the Brighton Marathon Weekend line-up and has allowed many friends and families to take part together in the 10k and the marathon.

Groups can arrive at the start for both events, warm up and enjoy the experience for a memorable weekend of running and celebration. At the finish, 10k runners can welcome their marathon runners home.

2016 will see record numbers for the race and will also be the first year that charity places are available, helping to increase the sum raised across the weekend for many fantastic causes.

You can enter the BM10k with a charity place up until 29th March 2016 when entries will close. www.bm10k.com

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Brighton Marathon The Brighton Marathon is one of the UK’s favourite 26.2 milers.

With its buzzing atmosphere, roaring crowd support and a stunning backdrop of the sea it has become one of Europe’s largest marathons in just six years and now attracts runners from all around the world.

The marathon is just one part of the Brighton Marathon Weekend, an event that also encompasses The Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races, the BM10k and the Exhibition.

The Brighton Marathon was born from a mutual passion for running, founded by former international athlete Tim Hutchings and former Brighton club athlete, Tom Naylor. The first running of the race took place on 18th April 2010, growing in numbers of runners, spectators, volunteers and in presence with each year.

One of the most unique things about the event is the amazing community support, and a course that finishes up on the spectacular Brighton seafront, in front of hundreds of thousands of cheering spectators. 200,000 are expected to line the city streets to show their respect and give encouragement to the runners this year.

Over £35millon has been raised in charity fundraising since 2010, for hundreds of different charities globally. The 2016 event will start on Sunday 17th April at 9.15am in Preston Park, Brighton. Good luck to everyone running! And don’t forget, if you’re feeling inspired, 2017 super early bird entries are available only at the Exhibition… www.brightonmarathon.co.uk

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It really is that simple.

Run the Brighton Marathon for Marie Curie and you’ll be helping us to care for more people living with a terminal illness. You’ll enable them to be cared for in their own homes by our nurses, surrounded by the people and things they cherish.

There’s still time to join Team Marie Curie.

Sign up today at mariecurie.org.uk/brighton2016 Charity reg no. 207994 (England & Wales), SC038731 (Scotland) A207D

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The Beach Village The Beach Village is located directly on the beach, just east of Brighton Pier, stretching over 500m containing charity marquees, bar areas, food concessions, giant screen and a huge chill-out zone with deck chairs and picnic benches.

Once you have collected your medal, finisher items and kit bag you will exit onto the Beach where you will be able to reunite with your loved ones and celebrate your 10k or marathon finish. The Beach Village is for both you and your supporters to enjoy.

MEET YOUR RUNNER / FAMILY REUNION AREA When you exit the finish area onto the beach you will come across the Meet Your Runner area that will have A-Z lettered flags making it easier for you to find your supporters. This is the best place to arrange to meet friends and family after the event.

Make sure you agree a letter with them to meet at before you start the race.

ENTERTAINMENT SCREENS The large screens in the Beach Village and on the finish straight will showcase live footage and interviews from the course, as well as presentations and entertainment – you might also see yourself on the big screens if you share your selfie on the day with #BrightonHero.

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FOOD AND DRINK There will be a variety of street food trucks and stands provided by the fantastic StreetDiner Team, serving up some delicious home made food from local traders.

Expect burritos, pasta, paella, pulled pork, cakes and much more. There will also be several bars to enjoy a celebratory drink (although please drink responsibly.)

CHARITY VILLAGE If you’re running for a charity don’t forget to check if they will have a marquee in the Charity Village. Meet your charity after all those months of training and fundraising, and take the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with them. The Charity Village will be located in the heart of the Beach Village in a series of marquees.

Please check the charity pages of the website in coming weeks, for information on where your charity will be located within the Charity Village. Your charity will also contact you with this information ahead of Race Day.

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Official Merchandise Official Brighton Marathon Weekend merchandise will be available for everyone to purchase at the Exhibition. There will also be a range of Finisher kit on sale in various designs in the Beach Village on Race Day. Take your memories with you and wear your experience and achievement with pride!

Choose from long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, jackets and hoodies in technical and non-technical fabrics.

Some of the range is now available to view and pre-order online at a 20% discount. Don’t miss out on this limited 2016 collection! www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/shop

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S T U D I O S

for all marathoners We now offer Pilates for Runners 5 The Drive Hove BN3 3JE

A huge thank you to all the MS Superstars running this year.

Because of you, we’re one step closer to beating MS. Inspired by our runners as much as we are?

Join our orange army of #MSSuperstar’s to pound the streets of Brighton Simply email running@mssociety.org.uk to register Multiple Sclerosis Society. Registered charity numbers 1139257/SC041990. Registered as a limited company in England and Wales 07451571

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Elite Athletes The 2016 Brighton Marathon is an IAAF Bronze Label Road Race. Each year the race attracts a number of top-class distance runners. Previous editions of the race have seen participation from elite athletes from Africa, Asia, North America and Europe.

The gun goes for our elite marathon runners at a separate start at Withdean Park, one mile north of the main start in Preston Park. Away from the excited masses, the elites benefit from a straight run into the city centre along the A23. The elite and mass courses merge at the junction of Preston Drove and London Road.

Both our men’s and women’s champions from 2015 are returning to the race in April. Last year Duncan Maiyo of Kenya, competing in Europe for the first time, took the men’s title in 2:10:15, while in the women’s race his compatriot Penninah Wanjiru won her debut marathon in 2:34:25.

Elite Athletes

The men’s course record is held by William Chebor of Kenya with his 2014 winning time of 2:09:25. The women’s course record of 2:28:50 was set in 2013 by another Kenyan athlete Eunice Kales. Our course records rank Brighton as the second fastest marathon in Britain.

Before the Brighton Marathon gets underway, all eyes will be on the BM10k which is fast becoming one of Britain’s premier 10k races. Heading the men’s elite field this year is 2015 champion Jonathan Taylor of Morpeth Harriers who last April came within two seconds of taking the £1,000 course record bonus with his time of 29:13.

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Adam Hickey, the runner-up behind Taylor in 2015, is also back for another crack at the title. Both Taylor and Hickey ran their fastest 10k times in Brighton last year.

In the women’s race, Charnwood’s Gemma Steel who has a best time of 31:26 for 10k on the road will start as race favourite. Steel has a halfmarathon best time of 68:13, which ranks her 3rd on the British all-time list behind Paula Radcliffe and Liz McColgan. She will be using the BM10k as a tune-up race for the British 10,000m Olympic Trials, which follow five weeks later.

Steel will no doubt have her eyes on Alyson Dixon’s course record of 32:25 set in 2014.

In 2016 we are hoping for even bigger and better things from the elite athletes taking part in the BM10k’s third edition.

Further details of the elite fields for the 2016 Brighton Marathon and 2016 BM10k will be announced shortly.

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Getting around on Race Day There are a number of suggested key crossing points and pedestrian walkways to ensure that you can get from the start to the finish with as much ease as possible.

You can also check spectator routes on the 2016 Brighton Marathon and BM10k mobile apps, which will soon be available to download from Google Play and the iTunes store.

EXITING THE START Spectators watching the start from within the park will be surrounded by runners until the last runner has looped the park (possibly until 10.15am). We therefore advise one of the following: 1. Depart Preston Park by 9.00am via our exit on Preston Road, remain on the pavement nearest to the Park and walk south following the directional signage through our central walkway, for a clear route to the seafront.

2. Watch the start from the pavement on the western side of the A23 and then head south towards the seafront following our signage and central walkway.

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START TO SEAFRONT WALKWAY

WEST STREET

To get to the seafront, leave the park via the exit on Preston Road and ensure that you remain on the pavement closest to the park side. We will have directional signage in place leading you through a walkway past the Level and on to the Old Steine.

OTHER CROSSING POINTS

Once you arrive at the bottom of the Old Steine you will be able to access the seafront to view the races or use one of our crossing points, including a large 8 metre high bridge at Pool Valley, to access the Beach Village and finish area.

The underpass at the bottom of West Street by the Odeon Cinema provides access to and from the seafront. West Street leads directly up to Brighton Train Station.

A number of other crossing points can be found at the following locations:

GRAND AVENUE – APPROX. MILE 14 KINGSWAY, BOTTOM OF GRAND AVENUE – APPROX. MILE 18

SEAFRONT CROSSING POINTS

PEACE STATUE, HOVE LAWNS – APPROX. MILE 25

Access along the seafront from north to south and vice versa can be made by one of our key crossing points:

GRANDSTAND SEATING

AQUARIUM ROUNDABOUT Located opposite Brighton Pier, this crossing will get you to and from the City Centre to the Beach Village / finish area.

POOL VALLEY BRIDGE

The grandstand seating is the perfect place to watch the runners cross the finish line. It’s situated directly on the finish straight at Madeira Drive and is filled on a first come, first served basis – so grab a seat, bring your bells and whistles and cheer them on to the finish!

Just west of Brighton Pier, we have a bridge located at Pool Valley, west of the Palace Pier and a short walk from Madeira Drive. Spectators can use this to get to and from the City Centre and the Beach Village / finish area.

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GOOD LUCK! #TEAMTEENAGECANCER YOU’RE AMAZING For every young person we can help, there’s another we can’t.

Your support will help make sure every young person with cancer gets the care they deserve.

WANT TO JOIN THE TEAM? Email: challenges@teenagecancertrust.org Call: 020 7612 0370 Visit: www.teenagecancertrust.org/brightonmarathon Teenage Cancer Trust is a registered charity: 1062559 (England & Wales); SC039757 (Scotland)

Key Spectator Points There are a number of great spectator points that offer you the chance to take in some of the city’s key landmarks. Why not arrange to be here to cheer your runner on, so they know when to expect your support and can look forward to seeing you on their journey NORTH LAINE (JUBILEE STREET) Brighton’s beautiful and quirky North Laine offers great shopping, bars and cafes for you to take in while your runners complete their 26.2 journey.

Cheer them on here (mile 2 and 3 of the marathon or 2km of the 10k course) and enjoy all that’s on offer before heading to another spectating point later on.

ROYAL PAVILION Built by Prince Regent, this is Brighton’s most famous landmark and a great spectator point (miles 3 and 5 of the marathon, and the 2.5km of the 10k). It’s also a short walk from the finish area.

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QUEEN VICTORIA STATUE / GRAND AVENUE Mile 18 is a notoriously difficult part of the marathon distance, so your cheers and words of encouragement will go down perfectly at this wide section of the course, just opposite the prom.

POWER STATION, PORTSLADE The road to victory at mile 21-23 of the marathon! Marathon runners may ‘hit the wall’ here, so your efforts to get out this far and spur them on will not go unnoticed. You can really make a difference to their motivation at this point.

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PEACE STATUE Right by Hove Lawns and the prom, the peace statue is (at mile 25 of the marathon or 8km of the 10k) a great spot to cheer runners on out to Portslade and then when they come back again towards the finish straight … and where they’ll really need your help!

BANDSTAND The bandstand is a beautifully renovated regency piece of design that featured on the 2012 finisher medal. Right on the seafront (between mile 25 and 26 of the marathon and at the final turn of the 10k) this is a great spot for your runners to look out for you on their run.

BRIGHTON PIER This is where the excitement reaches its peak and thousands will be lining the seafront to cheer the marathon and 10k runners on to the finish line. The pier is at Mile 26 of the marathon and 9.5km of the 10k.

BRIGHTON WHEEL Only expected to be with us for one more year, the wheel is situated just past Brighton Pier on the final finishing straight and offers rides with oblique sea views. Catch it while it’s still there!

Beach Village If you’re supporting runners in the 10k or marathon, you can meet them after their race in the Beach Village at the finish on Madeira Drive. Please see the previous Beach Village section for more information.

LEAVING THE BEACH VILLAGE PARK AND RIDE

TOWARDS THE MARINA

Buses will exit from Madeira Drive, past the finish line at the bottom of Duke’s Mound with the first one leaving at 1.30pm. Please head to the website for more information; www. brightonmarathon.co.uk/park-and-ride

Our advice is to walk along Madeira Drive, heading east away from Brighton Pier, and then catch a bus back to the city.

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Head for the Pier and use one of the crossings on Madeira Drive which will direct you past the Sealife Centre and across a crossing point on Marine Parade, which will take you back into the city. Alternatively, continue west along the seafront road to our new bridge, which will take you north.

Once on the opposite side of the road, signage will direct you to either Brighton Train Station or in to The Lanes.

This is the long road that extends from the finish, sloping up to Marine Parade, high above the finish area. Please note this takes you east and away from the city centre.

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Marathon Pace Chart LOCATION

TIME ROAD CLOSES ON RACE DAY

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London Road

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12:52:33

13:35:56

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09:00:00

10:55:00

11:32:22

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13:04:00

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11:00:00

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12:27:09

13:15:27

14:03:24

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11:46:06

12:36:18

13:26:54

14:17:08

16:00:00

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09:00:00

11:10:00

11:52:58

12:45:27

13:38:21

14:30:52

16:00:00

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09:00:00

11:15:00

11:59:50

12:54:36

13:49:48

14:44:36

16:00:00

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06:00:00

11:20:00

12:06:42

13:03:45

14:01:15

14:58:20

16:00:00

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11:25:00

12:13:34

13:12:54

14:13:02

15:12:04

16:00:00

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12:15:00

13:15:00

14:15:00

15:15:00

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Team Brighton Our Community Partner, American Express速 will be continuing their support of the volunteer programme in 2016, which is crucial to the successful staging of the Brighton Marathon Weekend.

2015 saw an incredible 1,366 volunteers join Team Brighton, showing both commitment and enthusiasm second to none. They are the best Brighton has to offer; friendly, helpful and extremely proud of their city and the event.

Team Brighton is vital to the smooth running of the Brighton Marathon, BM10k, Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Mini Mile Races and the Exhibition, whether hydrating the runners, cheering them on or being there at the finish with a welldeserved medal and pat on the back.

Our volunteers are the backbone and heart of the Brighton Marathon Weekend.

Every one of them is a #BrightonHero and we thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their support.

Proudly supported by:

Join The Team To be a Brighton Marathon Weekend volunteer takes energy, patience and a great sense of humour. It can be both challenging and extremely rewarding. It’s a chance to meet new people, have fun and be part of one of the UK’s biggest sporting events.

Training and briefing the volunteers is a lengthy process to ensure they all have the knowledge and information to be able to do their job the best they can, in the roles they are allocated.

There are a wide variety of roles available, ranging from assisting with race pack collection at the Exhibition, to supporting the event team out on the course, or even helping in the Call Centre.

For further information and more detailed listings of the roles on offer, head to the Volunteer Page of the Brighton Marathon Weekend website. The deadline to sign up is 10th April 2016.

As a church we want to support the event as it is brilliant for our city and the communities within and is such fun to be a part of.

James Foreman, Church of Christ The King

I love feeling part of the day, and the lead up. I feel like I’m helping a range of amazing causes, and supporting the runners to get over the line.

Amy Parker, 2015 volunteer

Philips Healthcare are proud to support the 2016 Brighton Marathon Weekend Medical Team.

Good Luck to all runners taking part in this year’s event.

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DOWNLOAD THE APP Don’t forget to download your free Brighton Marathon or BM10k mobile app, which you and your supporters will find extremely useful over Race Weekend.

The two apps will cover the marathon and the 10k as well as containing lots of other useful information for the weekend:

TRACKING RUNNERS The app allows you to follow more than one runner via the tracking function.

You can be notified when they have started on Race Day, and how they progress along the course in real time (they may be a little bit behind though, due to satellites catching up).

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MAPS The course map is synced with the GPS on your phone and is perfect for supporters as it will also display spectator walking routes. The map will show you where you are in relation to the course as well as locate the runners you are following via the tracking facility. This will help you plan where you need to be to see your runner(s) through. It will also feature further information to help you plan your day such as places to eat and drink in the city and fantastic offers you can redeem.

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UPDATES The apps will also keep you up to date with all the latest event news and information.

FIND YOUR FRIENDS ON THE DAY You will also be able to see which of your Facebook friends are at the event – but you’ll need to enable this function when you download your app.

The apps are a must-have for anyone coming to the Brighton Marathon Weekend.

I was so impressed with this app. My friends and family tracked me all the way and I can search for my friends by name to see how they got on.

My running watch failed on the day but this app was awesome! Very impressed! Thank you!

To download please visit the iTunes App Store or Google Play from mid-March.

Marathon Running Marie!

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CHANNEL 4 We’ll be filming you all again for national television! The Brighton Marathon Weekend highlights programme will once again be aired on Channel 4 on Saturday 23rd April 2016, one week after the race – so don’t forget to set record and wave to the camera!

WEBSITE The website is continually updated with lots of useful information including results, runner photos and other essential race details. On Race Day, the web site will feature live updates and news as it happens. Please visit www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk

FACEBOOK, TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for up-to-date Race Day news and photos. Also share your photos with us on the day on Instagram using the relevant hashtag #BrightonMarathon #BM10k #CRUKMiniMile #BrightonHero facebook.com/bm10k facebook.com/brightonmarathonofficial facebook.com/theminimile twitter.com/brightonmarathn instagram.com/brightonmarathon

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WWF-UK Registered charity number 1081247. A company limited by guarantee registered in England number 4016725 and in Scotland SC039593

good luck teaM panda!

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The first Race Starter of Brighton Marathon in 2010 was

Olympian Steve Ovett,

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The oldest marathon runner to take part was Michael Middleton at 81 ‌ but the oldest volunteer to join the volunteer team was James Bicknell-Found at 87

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who not only used to live in Brighton and train in Preston Park where the race starts, but most famously competed against Brighton Marathon race founder Tim Hutchings in the 1986 Commonwealth Games, 5000m final.

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METRES of barrier are lifted out and put around the course

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People come from all over the world to take part in Brighton Marathon Weekend. Runners this year will be travelling from as far as Hong Kong, Australia and New Zealand.

ÂŁ35,000,000+ RAISED FOR CHARITY

Over ÂŁ35million has been raised in total over the last 6 years for charities around the world.

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30,000 In 2012 Danny Miller moonwalked the entire marathon route finishing the next day!

litres of water will be on course in 2016

Norman Cook, AKA Fatboy Slim, took part in the inaugural Brighton Marathon, finishing in a time of 4 hours 53 minutes.

4h 53m

The world record for running a marathon in the Cancer Research UK shoe was broken

by Dermot Cameron in 2015 in a time of 4:14:48. The shoe weighs 6.4kg

RACE ETIQUETTE Good race etiquette is something that runners and spectators should all practice at Brighton Marathon Weekend to ensure good manners, personal safety and a happy, friendly experience for all.

... FOR RUNNERS 1. Pack only essentials in your provided kit bag for the baggage lorries and clearly label it with the provided label and number.

We suggest including a change of dry, warm clothing for after the race. Do not attempt to put anything more on the baggage lorries. The kit bags are 38cm x 45 cm for 2016.

2. Be sure to pin your race number where race marshals can see it, ideally the front of your vest or t-shirt. Please also fill in the emergency details on the reverse.

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3. Leave valuables at home or with your friends and family. If anything goes missing, report it to the nearest member of staff.

4. We strongly discourage you from wearing headphones while running so that you are able to listen out for any announcements and so that you are aware of your fellow runners around you and emergency services. If you can’t hear past your music, we can’t communicate with you. Plus you miss out on all the atmosphere of such a big day! (We do advocate headphones that employ bone conduction technology!)

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5. Don’t try to enter a faster start corral than you are capable of running in. Faster runners will not want to try and overtake you or run around you. You can drop back however, to a slower than predicted time if you wish.

6. Try not to stop suddenly during your race – move to the side of the road and then stop.

7. If you have to queue for a toilet during the race, please try not to stand in the way of runners coming past.

8. Please try to hang on to your water cup for a few seconds after finishing and throw into the large skips just past the water stations.

9. I f there’s a crowd at a water station, then please wait your turn and only take as much water as you need.

10. Once across the finish line, marshals will ask you to keep moving. Please keep walking to collect your medal, foil blanket and goody bag.

11. Please discard of your litter in provided bins in the Beach Village and take any belongings, such as foil blankets, home with you.

12. If you have to spit or blow your nose, do so carefully and when there are no runners behind you that could get hit!

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13. Do not attempt to give or sell your race number to anyone. They will be disqualified for health and safety reasons.

14. Do not attempt to take part in the race without an official entry or race number. This is dangerous for your safety as we will not have a record of your entry for medical purposes.

... FOR SPECTATORS 1. Volunteers and Race Marshals are there to make sure public areas, crossings and crowds move along efficiently and safely. In crowded spaces, please be patient and courteous to them and other members of the public.

2. If you see a runner that looks unwell and has stopped, please do not try to intervene but locate a nearby race marshal in event uniform, a member of St. John Ambulance or someone from the medical team - see the course map for medical tents positions.

3. Cheer them on! Our runners need you! One of the most motivating things a runner can hear when the going gets tough is shouts of encouragement.

4. Stay off the course and do not try to stand in the road to cheer or spectate. You are not only putting runners in danger but yourself where emergency vehicles may need to get through.

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Enter 2017 Brighton Marathon If you’re feeling inspired and want to sign up to run in 2017 then don’t miss out on Super Early Bird entries, available only at the Exhibition on Friday 15th and Saturday 16th April. Entries will not be available at these lower prices online.

ONLINE GENERAL SALE

EXHIBITION OPENING HOURS

If you miss out on signing up at the Exhibition, online Early Bird entries for the 2017 Brighton Marathon will go on sale at midday on Tuesday 19th April 2016. These will be available for a limited time, so set your reminders!

Friday 15th April 2016 11am – 7pm Saturday 16th April 2016 10am – 6pm

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Have a great Brighton Marathon Weekend!