Essential Guide 2014 PRINT

BRIGHTONMARATHONWEEKENDGUIDE2014
EXPO GUIDE
SPECTATOR GUIDE
OUR STORY SO FAR
BM10k
ICONIQ SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES
RUNNER’S GUIDE

CONTENTS
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I THANKYOU 4
I GOOD LUCK 5
I KEYTIMINGS, RACE NUMBER &TIMING CHIP 8
I RACE PACK & PRE-EVENT ADVICE 9
I GETTINGTOTHE START AT PRESTON PARK 10
I COURSE MAP 12
I PARK & RIDE 14
I MEDICAL ADVICE 16
I TOPTAPER & RACE DAYTIPS! 18
I IT’S ALL ABOUTTHE PACE 20
I THE COURSE 22
I THE BIG FINISH! 24
I BEACHVILLAGE 27
I POST RACE INFORMATION 28
I BRIGHTON MARATHON APP 29
I ICONIQ SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES 32
I FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE 34
I BARNARDO’S – ICONIQ SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES CHARITY PARTNER 36
I MINI MILE GLORIES 37
I RUNNER INFORMATION 40
I BM10k - DIXON & DAMENTUNE UP FOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 42
I BRIGHTON MARATHON DEFERRALS 43
I OUR STORY SO FAR 44
I THE ELITES SO FAR 46
I AMEX INTHE COMMUNITY 48
I VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT 47
I KEVIN ROJAS 50
I CHARITYWONDERWALL 52
I THE LOCAL CHARITY EFFECT 54
I OUR LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERS 55
I JUSTGIVING 56
I BRIGHTON MARATHON CHANNEL 4 COVERAGE 58
I BRIGHTON MARATHON MEDALS 59
I CROSSING POINTS 62
I SAUCONY CHEER ZONE 63
I PACE CHART 64
I CITYVILLAGES & LANDMARKS 66
I MAJOR EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & FESTIVALS 67
I GETTHE CITY INYOUR POCKET! 68
I BOOKINGYOUR STAY 68
I FAMILY FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES & BRIGHTON RESTAURANT GUIDE 69
I THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT 70
I BEACHVILLAGE, CHARITYVILLAGE & REPATRIATION 72
I BRIGHTON MARATHON EXHIBITION 76
I EXHIBITORS 78
I CHARITY ZONE & EXPO FLOOR PLAN 79
I SEMINAR SERIES, SPORTS MASSAGE,T-SHIRT PRINTING & NUFFIELD HEALTH 80
I EXHIBITION INFORMATION 81
I BRIGHTON MARATHON 2014 KIT 82

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THE BRIGHTON MARATHONWOULD LIKETOTHANK OUR SPONSORS FORTHEIR
GENEROUS SUPPORT.
THANKYOU
THE BRIGHTON MARATHONWOULD ALSO LIKETOTHANK OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS:
• AWORD ON NUTRITION
• BODY REHAB STUDIOS
• BRIGHTON & HOVE JOBS
• ROSSETTS
• RUNNINGWITHUS
THANKYOU

Thirdly the ICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile Races, involving almost
3,000 youngsters, have their own stage for the first time, as
they will take place on Saturday in Preston Park. With a more
spectator-friendly circuit and all the razzmatazz of the
marathon Start, we know that for mums and dads and we
hope, for many of you in town without young‘uns, this will be
a great occasion to see the unbridled energy of the next
generation. Do go up to Preston Park and catch the races from
11am if you can.
The Brighton Marathon Exhibition has more exhibitors than
ever, an improved seminar area, and with catering, massage
and more running expertise crammed under the roof than you
can wave a training shoe at, it’ll be a great distraction to help
keep those pre-race nerves at bay.
As last year, the race will be on Channel 4 on the following
Saturday (12th April) so give any camera you see a wave! And
on the issue of waving, the event team and Volunteers number
over 2,500 people this year, so please remember to say Thanks
when you can and bear in mind that they’re giving their time
so you can have a great day.
It just remains for me to say Thank You to our superb sponsors
and supporters: particularly to Saucony, who leapt at just the
idea of this event and for their unflinching support ever since;
to American Express for supporting our Volunteers for the
fourth year; to the City Council who have been partners all
along; to the local media who always assist with getting our
news out to the community; to the hundreds of charities we
work with, but without whom the spirit of the event wouldn’t
be the same. And finally, to the people of Brighton, who put up
with some disruption but come out to support in their tens of
thousands to make this race so special.
I hope your weekend and race day bring you everything you
wish for. GOOD LUCK to you, and if you’re one of the
thousands running for charity, may your gesture bring you
even more satisfaction.
Tim Hutchings
Race Founder
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On behalf of the Grounded Events Company,
welcome to what we are calling the“Brighton
Marathon Weekend”and the fifth Brighton
Marathon. It was just seven years ago that six of us
sat in a pub and started putting some flesh on the
kernel of an idea to stage a full marathon in this
glorious city. I guess the event’s success over the last
four editions proves that dreams do come true!
The GEC team have worked brilliantly this last year and ably
led by Race Director Tom Naylor, have been busy making the
whole weekend better for you in many little ways – and one or
two big ways as well.
Firstly, the route is flatter with the big hill out east now consigned
to history, and in its place, an out-and-back journey along the
Lewes Road ensures the 42km will be“kind”on your legs.There’s
more on-course entertainment, even more grandstands at the
Finish, and the BeachVillage, more accessible this year, will
provide the perfect way to relax after you’ve got your medal.The
big screens go live ahead of the 10k finish (leaders due in about
9am) so from the start of the day to the end (or whenever you
arrive to get your medal!), it will be the perfect place for you and
the family to relax and soak up the atmosphere.
To avoid the overcrowding of last year we’ve installed a bridge
across the Volks Railway as well as something more
spectacular over the A259 itself; overall, pedestrian movement
will be a lot easier.
Secondly, we’ve introduced a new 10k race; the first BM10k
starts at 8.30am, 45 minutes before the marathon, giving those
of you not yet ready to take on“the big one”, something more
manageable. It covers much of the opening miles of the
marathon, so it’s fast and enjoys the same Start & Finish and
infrastructure as the Marathon.
GOOD LUCK

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BRIGHTONMARATHON
RUNNER'SGUIDE

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KEYTIMINGS,RACENUMBER
&TIMINGCHIP
Race Number
The timing chip is attached to the back of your number. Please
do not remove this otherwise you will not receive a ﬁnish time.
Please check that your running number matches the number on
your kit bag sticker. If it does not, please speak with the
InformationTeam at the Brighton Marathon Exhibition or speak
to someone at the InformationTent at the Start on race morning.
The coloured strip on your race number relates to your
coloured start corral. This has been determined through the
predicted time you stated on your registration form. The corral
will be clearly marked at the Start.
Please ensure that you complete the medical details on the back
of your race number and attach it to the front of your running
top with the safety pins provided. The medical information on
the back is extremely important and will be used by our
medical team, should you fall unwell during the event.
Results will be available via the Brighton Marathon website on
race day and the Brighton Marathon App.
Your Entry
You must not under any circumstances give your race number
to someone else as this can be very dangerous. Should
medical assistance be required, our medical team must ensure
they have the correct information for each individual.
Any attempt to pass on a running number to someone else
will result in immediate disqualiﬁcation of the individual(s)
concerned and ejection from the event.
2014 Deferral Policy
If you are unable to run on Sunday 6th April, you have the
option to defer your entry to 2015 and have up until Friday 4
April 2014, 5pm to complete this.
For more information and full terms and conditions, please
visit: brightonmarathon.co.uk/deferrals
Key Timings
6.30am First Park and Ride Buses to leave each site
for the Start
7.00am Start – Baggage Lorries open
7.00am Start – Changing tents, toilets and
concessions open
7.30am Start – Music commences from
entertainment stage
8.20am Start – BM10k Baggage Lorries to close
8.30am BM10k Race Start
8.30am Finish – Beach Village and Spectator Areas
to open
8.40am Start – Marathon Warm up around the stage
8.45am Start – Runners assemble in Start Corrals
9.00am Finish – First BM10k runner to cross the
Finish Line
9.10am Start – Brighton Marathon Baggage Lorries
to close
9.15am Mass and Elite Marathon Race Start
11.25am Finish – First Elite runner across the
Finish Line
1.30pm Finish – First Park and Ride Bus to leave
Madeira Drive
6.00pm Finish – Beach Village to close

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All running numbers are to be collected from the Brighton
Marathon Exhibition held at The Brighton Centre between
Friday 4 April 11am to 7pm or Saturday 5 April 10am to 6pm.
brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition
Your race pack will include:
1. Running number with timing chip integrated (please
do not deface this in any way)
2. Kit bag
3. Kit bag sticker (to be attached to the front of your kit
bag, to be given in to the correct Baggage Lorry at the
Start on race morning which will be clearly numbered)
4. Safety pins
I PRE-EVENT ADVICE
Food and Drink
Getting the balance between the right amount and the right
type of food will improve your performance and endurance. As
you get closer to the day, the proportion of carbohydrates you
eat will need to increase and the amount of protein decrease,
so that you can build up the glycogen stores that are essential
for endurance events. You may have heard the term‘carbo-
loading’- this is what you are advised to do in the few days
leading up to the event. Carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice,
bread and potatoes provide your body with energy, which will
help you complete the 26.2 miles on race day.
Don’t try anything new the night before the race and plan out
exactly what you are going to eat the night before and for
breakfast on race morning. Practice eating these foods before
your longer training runs to make sure they work for you!
The right kit
One of the other most important things about marathon
running is wearing the right kit. It’s important that you have a
pair of running shoes which have been fitted specifically for
you and your running style. You shouldn’t however buy new
shoes just for the day. You need to wear them in during a few
of your longer runs to make sure they are comfortable.
Having a technical running top is also advised because it will
draw sweat away from the body, making running more
comfortable. It will also help to avoid painful chafing!
For more information on kit and shoe advice from Saucony,
our official Sportswear sponsor, please visit their website.
en.saucony.co.uk/store
Plan your journey in advance
Don’t wait until the morning of the event to decide how you
are getting to the start and always have a backup plan.
It is advised that you check with National Rail for train times or
book your place on our Park and Ride Scheme
brightonmarathon.co.uk/park-and-ride
The night before
It is advised that you have everything you need ready the
night before, so on race morning you are fully prepared and
can set off stress free!
Pin your race number to your running top (whilst wearing it),
and pack anything else you need in your kit bag, with the
number sticker provided attached.
Before you leave home
Double check and check again that you have everything
you need for the day. Create yourself a check list of what
to take.
RACEPACK
&PRE-EVENTADVICE

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Getting to the Start – Preston Park
Please plan your journey in advance and refer to the Park and
Ride brightonmarathon.co.uk/park-and-ride details on
page 14 and 15 of this guide if you are planning to drive.
By train
Brighton, London Road and Preston Park stations are all within
walking distance of the start. For suggested train times from all
stations please visit: nationalrail.co.uk
Marathon Special trains from London Victoria
The last four years Southern Rail has provided Marathon
special trains and will have the same for 2014. Please continue
to check the travel pages brightonmarathon.co.uk/travel
of our website for details of these trains.
We would like to thank Southern Rail for their support on race
day. southernrailway.com
Drop off points
If you are being dropped off, please note that many of the roads
around Preston Park will be closed from 7am. We recommend
you are dropped off a mile or so from the park and then walk in.
This will also be the perfect warm-up to your marathon.
GETTINGTOTHESTARTATPRESTONPARK
Entertainment
There will be a stage in Preston Park playing music and
broadcasting important information throughout race morning.
Please do listen carefully to any important instructions given
out by the Public Address.
Please note any local travel updates will be broadcast on radio
stations Heart 102.4 and Juice 107.2 FM.
Information Point and Lost Property
There will be an Information Point positioned in the top
(eastern) field of Preston Park. If you think you have lost an
item at the event, it may have been handed in to one of our
Information Tents at the Start or Finish. Alternatively if you find
something on the day, please take it to an Information Point.
After the event any lost property enquiries will be handled via
the Brighton Marathon office.
Please email office@brightonmarathon.co.uk and ask for a
Lost Property form, which you should then complete and
return as soon as possible. Please include a detailed
description of the item you have lost. Be specific as this will
give us more chance of reuniting you with your lost item.
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Toilets
There will be runner toilets in the top field of Preston Park.
There will also be a set of male urinals by each set of toilets.
First Aid
St John Ambulance will be positioned by the Central Cafe in
Preston Park, should you require medical assistance, or have
forgotten any key medication you will need. Please note
St John Ambulance are unable to hand out drugs such as
Ibuprofen.
Changing Area
There will be male and female changing in the top field of Preston
Park. Please ensure you have all your belongings with you when
you leave the tent. The Baggage Lorries will open at 7am.
Baggage Lorries
There will be 10 Baggage Lorries at the top of Preston Park.
These Baggage Lorries will be clearly numbered and you
should put your kit bag on the lorry corresponding to your
race number. For example if you have number 1427 you
should put your kit on the lorry numbered 1301-2600.
Please do not bring any valuables with you to the event and if
you do leave a mobile phone in your kit bag, please ensure it is
switched off. The organisers cannot accept responsibility for
any loss or damage to items left on the Baggage Lorries. The
Baggage Lorries will be leaving Preston Park to make their way
to the finish shortly after the gun goes off, so please make sure
you have handed your bag in before this time, or you may
delay the start. The Baggage Lorries will be lined up in the
same order at the finish.
Start Assembly
Please refer to the colour on your race number and ensure you
assemble in the correct start corral. The coloured strip on your
race number corresponds to your coloured start corral. This
has been determined through the predicted time you stated
on your registration form. The corral will be clearly marked at
the start. Please be considerate to other runners and do not
put yourself in a faster corral than your predicted time
matches, because you will hold up other runners and
potentially cause harm to yourself or others. We advise you to
be ready and waiting in your corral no later than 9.00am. Each
corral will be walked to the starting line to ensure no crushing
ahead. Your finishing time will be calculated from the time you
cross the start line to the finish line. The gun will go off at
9.15am. If you are late, please join the back of your corral (this
will be marshalled).
Pacers
There will be pace setters for every 15 minutes from three
hours until five hours. Please look out for Run Brighton
meeting point as detailed on the Start map – there will be
small fluorescent signs held above head height.
For more information on our pacers please turn to page 20.
Charity Clothes Collection
If it’s a cold day we advise you to bring some old clothes with
you to wear whilst waiting for the gun to go off at the start.
Once you set off, please discard your clothing to the sides of
the corrals / course, but please be considerate when doing so.
All discarded clothing will be collected by one of our local
charities.
Spectators
Spectators watching the start from within the park will be
surrounded by runners until the last runner has looped the
park (possibly till 10.15am). We therefore advise one of the
following:
I Depart Preston Park by 9am via one of our exits on
Preston Road, remain on the pavement nearest to the Park
and walk south following the directional signage down our
central walkway for a clear route to the seafront
I Watch the start from the narrow strip of grass between the
start corrals and the A23, and then remain on this side of
the road to join our central walkway to the seafront
I 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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The Brighton Marathon will once again be providing
runners and spectators with a Park and Ride service.
Buses will run from three different sites: University of
Brighton, University of Sussex and Mill Road with the
drop off point at the Brighton Marathon start, Preston
Park.The journey from each site is approx. 10-15 minutes.
Return buses will depart from the Brighton Marathon finish
line back to the three Park and Ride sites with the earliest
leaving at approx. 1.30pm.
I BRIGHTON MARATHON PARK AND RIDE SITES
University of Brighton - Moulsecoomb Campus
There are two main car parks at the University of Brighton
Moulsecoomb Campus, includingWatts building, Mithras House
and Cockcroft. All sites are accessible via the A270 Lewes Road.
For directions please visit the University of Brighton website
brighton.ac.uk/maps
Parking at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus is in the
lower car park off of the A27.
For directions please visit the University of Brighton website
brighton.ac.uk/maps/falmer
University of Sussex
Parking at the University of Sussex is in car park one of the
main campus on the A27.
Directions: from A23/A27 junction follow A27 east for two miles
and look out for yellow signs to Brighton Marathon Park and Ride.
For full directions please visit the Sussex University website
sussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/uktravel
Please note Sussex University is the ONLY site which will be
accepting cash on the day, but space is subject to availability
and will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The cost
for using this carpark will be £20 per vehicle.
Mill Road Brighton
• From the North:Take the A23 into Brighton, when you reach
the junction with the A27, turn off and drive up Mill Road.
• From the East: Take the A26, then join the A27 at Lewes,
continue on the A23 into Brighton. When you reach the
Junction with A27, turn off and drive up Mill Road.
• From theWest: Take the A27, when reaching the junction with
the A23 turn right onto the A23, follow signs for Brighton.
When you reach the junction with the A27, turn off and drive
up Mill Road.
PARK&RIDE
Please notes cars from Mill Road MUST be collected by 5pm at
the latest.
Costs
£10 – Online booking. BOOK HERE
£20 – On the day (Sussex University only)
*All buses and Park and Ride sites are suitable for wheelchair users.
Spaces for the Park and Ride are sold on a first come first
served basis and will close on Friday 21 March, or sooner
should spaces sell out before this date.
Buses to the Start
The first bus from each of these sites will leave at approx.
6.30am and will run frequently until approximately 8.15am.
The journey is around 10-15 minutes from each site. It is a five
minute walk from the drop off point to the Start line of the
Marathon.
Buses from the Finish back to the parking sites
Buses from the Finish Area will be available to take you back to
each of the Park and Ride sites. The buses will commence at
1.30pm, with the last bus departing at 5pm. If you wish to

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return to the Park and Ride sites after 5pm you will need to get
a taxi or use public transport.
I RETURN TO PARK AND RIDE AFTER 5PM
Mill Road
You MUST collect your car before 5pm. Any cars remaining
after this time will be towed as we will need to re-open
the road.
University of Brighton
• By bus: The 24, 25, 25A, 25C, 28 and 49 all provide a
frequent service from central Brighton to the University
• By train: Moulsecoomb station is situated behind the
Watts and Cockcroft buildings (and across the road from
Mithras House) and is two stops from Brighton station
University of Sussex
• By bus: The 25, 28, 30, 728 and 729 all provide a frequent
service from central Brighton to the University.
• By train: Falmer station is a three minute walk from the
University of Sussex and trains run from Brighton to Falmer.
Please check National Rail: nationalrail.co.uk and the
Brighton and Hove Buse websites for Sunday timetables:
buses.co.uk
Taxis from Central Brighton to all sites will take around 10-15
minutes, traﬃc dependent.

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I THE BASICS
Are you fit enough to take part?
You must make a sensible approach to this. You must have
completed the recommended training runs prior to doing the
marathon. Think about your health and pre-existing medical
conditions – is it sensible to be running a marathon?
If you have ANY pre-existing medical conditions we suggest that
you consult your GP. We do not and cannot screen every
applicant who runs, but you must make a sensible decision in
conjunction with your GP.
If your GP would like more detailed advice from the Brighton
Marathon medical team then your GP can email a dedicated
advice line through their NHS email account. Unfortunately,
we are unable to advise runners. Your GP can email
gpadvice@brightonmarathon.co.uk
If you have previously encountered any significant medical
problems while taking part in a marathon, such as heat or
hydration issues, it is especially important that you check with
your medical advisers and/or a sports physician whether or not
you should take part in the Brighton Marathon.
In addition if you have had any significant reactions to
general anaesthetic, or previous episodes of heat stroke, you
must also consult your GP as this will make you prone to heat
stroke whilst running and we would strongly advise you
against running.
DR. ROB GALLOWAY, BRIGHTON MARATHON MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MEDICAL ADVICE
There are enormous health benefits to participating in
and training for a marathon. However, it is also a huge
physical challenge, which requires a sensible and safe
approach. There are some key medical points which
you should know:
I Make sure you train properly
I Consult your GP if you have any medical
problems or are taking medications
I If you are feeling unwell before the race,
DO NOT RUN
I If you become unwell during the race, stop and
seek medical advice at the nearest first aid station
I Avoid taking NSAID medications / painkillers on
race day
I Drink sensibly during the race and do not take
too much or too little fluids. Drink to thirst
I Consult the manufacturer’s advice if you take
energy gels or energy drinks. Energy gels need
to be taken with fluids
I If you feel unwell after the race, seek advice

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I REVIEW
Whether or not you have a medical problem, it is important
that you regularly carry out your own medical risk assessment
regarding your ability to train and take part. Every day you
need to decide whether you are fit to train. It is essential that
you do not run if you are ill or have recently been ill. For
example you should not run if you have a viral infection; even
a bad cold can be harmful when pushing your body.
Do NOT run if you feel unwell
Leading up to race day, one of the bravest decisions any
runner has to make is not to run in the marathon if they have
been unwell. If you find yourself in this dilemma, it is essential
for your own health and safety and indeed for that of others,
that you do not run if you are unwell or unfit in any way.
This is a very important issue and the marathon organisers are
very aware of how painful a decision this might be. They have
made it clear to me that should anyone withdraw for medical
reasons, they will have a guaranteed place the following year.
You can do this by completing a deferral form which can be
found on the deferral section of the Brighton Marathon
website, see here. brightonmarathon.co.uk/deferrals
Medications and pain killers
You should also be very careful to avoid NSAID medications
whilst training and racing. Drugs such as larger doses of
aspirin, voltarol (diclofenac) and ibuprofen (Nurofen) can
cause kidney problems when combined with high intensity
exercise, and in very rare cases can affect bowel function. If
pain relief is required, please use paracetamol instead. Please
discuss running the marathon with your GP if you take any of
these medications regularly.
You should also consult your GP if you take any medications
that can make you more susceptible to heat stroke or collapse,
such as thyroxine, blood pressure medications or a number
of mood stabilising drugs.
Finally, drugs to dry up runny noses, which contain drugs such
as pseudoephedrine or oxymetazoline, can increase your
blood pressure and interfere with the heart’s electrical circuitry
and so should be avoided for a few days prior to the race and
not taken whilst training. Stimulants of any kind should not
be used. Again, for any questions, please consult your GP.
I NIGHT BEFORE
Common sense must prevail. Eat lots of carbohydrate and
avoid coffee and alcohol as it can be dehydrating.
I ON THE DAY
Weather
Make sure you know what the weather is going to be on the
day. If it is sunny, sun cream and a hat is essential. The
temperature will also affect what you run in, you need to not
get too hot or too cold.
Fluid intake and energy supplements
Stop for fluid as your body tells you. If you are thirsty drink
water or isotonic sports drinks. Take fuel on board as you have
planned and as your body tells you, but please be careful.
Taking energy supplements whilst not taking in adequate
amounts of fluids is dangerous. Please read the advice from
the manufacturers of the products you use to find out how
best to use these products. It is especially important to avoid
any stimulants (legal or not) as they can make you prone to
heat stroke.
If you feel unwell during the race
If you feel yourself getting confused or too hot, or very weak,
this may be a sign of heat stroke and you must stop
immediately and get help from one of the medical team.
Heat stroke is a very serious condition, common in runners
doing marathons.
Those that suffer severe consequences are those that don’t
listen to their body saying stop. It is much safer to stop than
push yourself and collapse before the finish line.
Medical Services on Race Day
If you do need any of the medical services on the day we
have a highly experienced medical team in place with A&E
and ITU consultants from local hospitals leading the team
of volunteers, with St John Ambulance providing the first
aid cover.
We also have physiotherapists and podiatrists in the main
medical tents who are on site ready to help with any running
related injuries.
I ONCE YOU’VE FINISHED…
You have just put your body through a considerable amount of
exertion. It is especially important for you to be extra careful
during these next few hours and days following the marathon.
If you feel unwell in anyway, confused or suffer from a collapse,
or have pigmented urine, please get medical help.
Please avoid ibuprofen and some blood pressure tablets again
your GP can advise on this.
Thank you for reading; have a fantastic (and safe) Brighton
Marathon.
Dr. Rob Galloway (Accident and Emergency Consultant at
Brighton and Sussex NHS Trust) and Brighton Marathon
Medical Director.
I ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please make sure that you read our comprehensive
guide, which is found at:
www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/medical-director-advice
You can also read advice about injury prevention from
Body Rehab Studios at
www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/injury-prevention
For more information an excellent resource is
runnersmedicalresource.com

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Meet Nick and Phoebe
from RunningWithUs
runningwithus.com the
official coaching
partners, for the
Brighton Marathon as
they share their top tips
with you on how best to
prepare yourself for the
start line.
1. How to reduce your
training in the final weeks
A clever marathon taper
sees you protecting your
fitness and feeling great on
race day.You can use the
final weeks to sharpen up
slightly with a couple of
shorter faster sessions and even a 5k parkrun (parkrun.org.uk) or
two but definitely consider the following:
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.
Two weekends before reduce this long run to about 2 hours
with maybe the last 45 mins at target marathon pace.
One week before its time to run just 60 mins easy and enjoy
the Sunday papers perhaps.
All other training needs to remain the same 3 weeks out,
although do have a couple of easy or rest days after that
longest run. Your last key harder session should be about 10
days before race day. This might be something like any of
these 3 options:
I80-90 minutes with 3 x 10 mins @ threshold built in
off a 5 min jog
I15 mins marathon pace + 5 x 3 mins @ 10k pace + 15
mins marathon pace all with a 2 min jog rec
I 60 mins with 6 x 5 mins @ threshold off a 90 second
2. What should my final week of training look like?
The simple answer is easy! Our big tip though is don't taper
too much...yes you can have too many rest days and then feel
super sluggish by race day. Our bodies love a routine so maybe
run for 30 mins easy and relaxed a few times in race week. It's
sometimes good to run a light session 4-5 days before on the
Tuesday and this might be:
30 mins including 3 x 5 mins at threshold or your marathon
pace off a 2 min jog. You are just keeping your legs used to a
little pace and feeling faster.
We often advise runners to jog for 10-20 mins the day before
the race and stretch. It helps you to feel loose on race day and
can calm the nerves a little.
3. How can I calm those marathon nerves in the final week?
Let's be totally honest here, the nerves will kick in at some
point and this is a good thing and totally normal. Hopefully
you have kept a training diary or followed a plan. Take time out
in the week and review your training. Remember your best
long runs, sessions and maybe a half marathon that went well.
Its time to remember the positives and you can draw on these
on race day. It's also time to also surround yourself with
positive, supportive people.
4. Nutrition - how much should I eat during my taper?
It’s all actually really simple - just eat normally and gradually
reduce the volume and intensity of your training. Your body
needs the quality calories to keep your glycogen
(carbohydrate stores) topped up and you feeling great in
training and on 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 for you.
Our top nutrition tip though is 'eat your normal pre race or pre
long run breakfast'. Don't suddenly change what has worked
so well for you in training.
5. 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
definitely protect that immune system in the final weeks, as
late nights and picking up a cold will wreck race day.
6. Getting your kit right!
Keep it simple and wear the shoes you ran your last few long
runs or half marathons in and make sure any clothing has been
worn and washed a few times before you race in it, don’t try
anything new.
Take a look at the weather forecast for race day and wear
whatever is going to keep you cool and comfortable.
7. The final minutes and start
Wow it’s finally here. Time to keep calm and remember maybe
three runs that went well in training or the cause and reason
you are racing. Focus in on the target you have set yourself.
Remember your pace, split times and don't rely on your GPS as
the signal can drop. Remember to pick up a pace band at the
Expo on Friday or Saturday. Sip your final mouthfuls of
water/sports drink but don't take on more than normal.
Hand your kit in and have an old tracksuit, bin liner or previous
race foil blanket on to stay warm. In the final minutes take
these off and keep warm and dry.
As the gun goes, count to 10 as you really need to ease into
your race day pace in the first few km's rather than running too
TOPTAPER&RACEDAYTIPS!
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quickly. If at a back corral, use the walk to the start line and the
early crowded miles as your perfect warm up. You have 26
miles ahead of you and lots of time to gradually catch up on
that pace.
8. Your race strategy
Run at the pace you have practiced and lock into the km or
mile splits that became familiar to you in the marathon pace
sessions and longer runs. Definitely don't try to bank faster
miles and get ahead of the schedule. This is a sure way to
guarantee hitting the wall in the final third of the race and you
are using up those carbohydrate stores too quickly.
Perhaps try running a touch under your mp in the first 10k,
then at your planned mp for the middle 20k and then throw
the kitchen sink at it gradually over the last 12k.
We recommend you take on gels every 30 mins on race day
and you should have practiced this on some long training
runs. Take your first gel at 30-45 minutes and then every 30
minutes for the rest of the race. Also sip on sports drink and/or
water occasionally in the race.
My top tips is 'watch the pinch points stay calm'. Before you
know it your pace has picked up and you are running too fast!
Slow down and stay calm, as the real marathon doesn't start
until you reach 20 miles!
Yep that's right, that's when the real fun and challenge begins. If
you have trained well, tapered smartly, run at a race pace you have
practiced and take your gels and drinks early on so you can attack
the final six miles making it home tired but with style. Get any of
these key elements wrong and it’s the hardest six miles of your life.
That's why the marathon must be respected. So taper well and
remember... less can be more! Good luck everybody….
runningwithus.com
Nick and Phoebe will be hosting our lastTraining Day
on Sunday 2nd March atThe Hilton Brighton Metropole
Hotel where they can tell you more on how to get to the
start line feeling fresh, organized and injury free.The
workshops are great value for £20, find out more here.
brightonmarathon.co.uk/training-days-2014
runlounge.com
RunLounge is an on-line training and community hub hosted by
our sportswear sponsor Saucony which Nick Anderson is also the
resident coach for.

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Everything Running in Brighton
www.runbrighton.com
It’s all about the PACE
It's race-day morning. Months of preparation are now
behind you. You reflect on all those Sunday mornings,
trudging over the South Downs, up and down those
muddy hills, breathing hard, legs heavy, longing to get
home for bacon and eggs and a cup of tea.
And you remember, now with affection, the gusty sea-front
runs back at the turn of the year, pebbles under foot, as you
fought with the elements to avoid being blown off course.
So the training is done. You’re brimming with pasta trying to
force its way out of every pore of your skin. With boundless
energy and raring to get the show on the road, there's just one
thing that's going to do everything it can to stand in the way
of you hitting your target... you go off too fast!
Of course you feel good. You've tapered, you've carbo-loaded,
but remember there are 26.2 miles ahead of you. A steady
consistent pace is the key. It's all about the pace!
And RunBrighton has recruited pacers, experienced marathon
runners, to help you, for every 15 mins from 3.00 hrs to 5.00 hrs.
Have a chat with them at the RunBrighton stand at the Expo
And you can also meet them on race-day morning in the
RunBrighton pen in Preston Park. Please see the map of the
start on page 10. Be there by 30 minutes before the start and
they’ll walk you to your respective starting corrals.
In the meantime, please take a look at runbrighton.com for
‘Everything Running in Brighton’.
Good Luck, and remember... It's all about the PACE!
Mike Bannister, Project Manager, RunBrighton
IT’SALLABOUTTHEPACEYOU'VETAPERED,YOU'VECARBO-LOADED,BUTREMEMBERTHERE
ARE26.2MILESAHEADOFYOU.

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Rossetts Commercials, the local Mercedes-Benz
commercial vehicle dealer, are again proud to be the
official vehicle sponsors providing over 20 vehicles for
Brighton Marathon 2014.
You won’t be able to miss the leaders of the pack in the bright
orange livery and timing boards. The Citan will head off from
Preston Park and will start the new addition, BM10k pre-
marathon race with 2,000 runners, whilst the Citan Traveliner
will be leading the main event.
These vehicles are the smallest in the Mercedes-Benz range,
specifically developed to meet the multiple challenges of
everyday urban traffic. They are robust, flexible and with the
impressive fuel efficiency, extremely cost-effective. Visit the
Brighton Marathon Exhibition on Friday 4th or Saturday 5th
April to take a closer look.
So, what else is out on the road supporting this prestigious
event? The Vito Panel Vans, Dualiners and Traveliners are all
used for a range of needs from event set up, course checking
and tail-end vehicles for runners that need a helping hand -
MERCEDES-BENZ‘BORN
TORUN’ATBRIGHTON
MARATHON2014
three great models that show the versatility and flexibility of a
vehicle for a variety of transportation requirements.
The Sprinter is the vehicle of choice for supporting the more
than 10,000 runners looking after their personal belongings
while they take part in the race.
Rossetts Rental,Van andTruck Hire will also be supplying some
vehicles, notably a 7.5 tonne Canter which provides logistical
support throughout the event, from set up to dismantling of the
many key areas.
And if that is not enough, once you get to the finish line, you
will see for the first time in the UK the latest edition to the
Rossetts range – a six-wheel drive Sprinter.
Here’s wishing every success to all the runners for a fantastic
2014 experience.

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Water Stations
There will be 12 Water Stations along the course, providing
Iconiq water pouches. Water Stations are at Mile 3, Mile 6, Mile
8, Mile 11, Mile 13, Mile 15, Mile 17, Mile 19, Mile 20, Mile 21,
Mile 22.5, Mile 24, Mile 25 and Mile 25.5. There will also be
water at The Start and The Finish. Southern Water are kindly
providing us with emergency water access points should they
be required.
Please note that ICONIQ Water Stations will not be positioned
exactly by the stated mile marker itself. The above information
is just a guide to approximately where they will be, give or take
a short distance. We will be providing recycling facilities in the
form of Rabbit Skips and 1100 litre wheelie bins after each
water station. Where possible we would ask you to please try
and throw any pouches in the skips and bins provided.
Runner Fuel
Gatorade will be available at: Mile 5, Mile 12, Mile 19 and Mile
24.There will be a number of flavours available along the
course. High5 EnergyGels will be available at Miles 15 and 21
There will also be a range of flavours at each station.
Mile Markers
There will be a mile marker at every mile and kilometre
markers every 5k. Please note mile markers may not be
positioned exactly on the mile, but as near to it as is possible.
They won’t be far from the exact mark, but note that even in
the Olympic Marathon, the markers can be approximate.
Cheer Stations
We are proud to have over 375 charities involved in the 2014
Brighton Marathon and if you are a charity runner you will
probably see a number of them cheering you on along the
course. Please contact your charity directly to find out if and
where they are going to be positioned on race day! Please do
encourage your friends and family to come and cheer you on
too! We would encourage all charity runners to have your name
printed on your running vest. It will really motivate you hearing
your name being shouted out when it’s getting tough.
Music and Entertainment on the Course
As in previous years, there will be a number of music points
along the course showcasing a number of acts, bands and
performers to help keep you motivated!
THECOURSEASINPREVIOUSYEARS,THEREWILLBEANUMBEROFMUSICPOINTSALONGTHECOURSE

See page 70 for a full listing and times of our‘On Course’
entertainment.
Walkers and Slow Runners
The Brighton Marathon is a running event, but we do
appreciate that there might be times that you need to walk on
the day due to tiredness or blisters. We are only allowed to
keep the roads closed for a certain period of time and anyone
moving around the course at a speed slower than a 6 hour
finishing time (which allows almost 15 minutes per mile), may
be moved on to the pavements. There will be a sweep vehicle
moving at this speed, picking up anyone who requires a lift to
the Finish. Anyone refusing or“not requiring”a lift in this vehicle
will be asked to regard themselves as a pedestrian and move
off the carriageway. If at any point you do need to walk, please
keep to the side to allow participants to run past you safely. Do
not stop in the middle of the road, because you will frustrate
runners trying to run past you and may cause an accident.
Blue Light Access
In places, and where necessary, there is a Blue Light lane
adjacent to the course to allow access for Emergency Vehicles.
At all times we would request your understanding in regard to
any emergencies which may arise. In the highly unlikely event
that a blue light vehicle needs to cross or access the course, we
ask you to please stop and make way.
Toilets
There will be toilets just before or after every drinks station.
These will be at approximately Mile 2.5, Mile 6, Mile 8, Mile 11,
Mile 13.5, Mile 15, Mile 17, Mile 19, Mile 21, Mile 23, and Mile
25 and at the Finish.
First Aid
St John Ambulance will be providing part of our medical
support on the day. There will be multiple first aid stations
along the course, assisting runners who may need basic
medical attention. There will be medical cover at every water
station with specific medical tents along the course.
Most casualties will be treated at the nearest medical station
to them, but any serious cases will be transported to our
Advanced Treatment Centre on the course (approx. Mile 14,
Grand Avenue), or at the Finish. In rare and extremely serious
cases, patients will be transported by ambulance to Accident
and Emergency at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

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Lower
Rock Gardens
Atlingworth
Street
Grafton
Street
Wyndham
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Charlotte
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Madeira Drive
The Terraces EsplanadeEsplanade
BRIGHTON PIER
NO PUBLIC ACCESS Screen
KEY
8.30am Beach Village and Spectator
Areas Open
9.00am First BM10k Runner Finishes
11.25am First Marathon Runner Finishes
6.00pm Beach Village Closes
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The marathon finishes in Madeira Drive, just east of
Brighton Pier. When you cross the line please keep moving.
This is important, not only for your muscles to avoid them
seizing up, but also to prevent congestion in the Finish
area. If you need assistance our medical team will be on
hand to support you.
Finisher essentials
The Finish area is a secure area with no public access. Once you
cross the line you will be given your finishers essentials, including:
I Your Finisher medal
I A space blanket to keep you warm
I A goody bag to take away and enjoy
I Your Finisher T-Shirt – available in small, medium,
large and extra-large sizes
I Gatorade, water and a banana
Only those who finish the Brighton Marathon will be entitled
to a Finisher’s medal, goody bag and Finisher T-shirt. Please do
not ask for more than one as marshals have been instructed to
only issue one per person and of course you receiving more
than one may deny another Finisher from receiving each of
these items.
First aid
There will be an Advanced Treatment Centre adjacent to the
finish line with ambulances on standby.
Baggage reclaim lorries
Once you have collected your goody bag and Finisher T-shirt
you will reach the baggage lorries. Please refer to your race
number to identify which lorry your kit bag is on.
Meet your runner area
The Meet Your Runner Area will be located on the beach where
you exit the Runner Finish Area. The exact location can be seen
on the Finish map, please see above.
Once you have exited the Runner Finish Area you will be
directed on to the beach and guided to some A – Z signs in the
MeetYour Runner Area. This is the best place to arrange to meet
your friends and family after the event. Make sure you agree a
suitable letter to meet at before setting off on your marathon.
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Street Royal Crescent
Royal
Crescent
Mews
Burlington
Street
Crescent Place Bloomsbury Place
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The Beach Village will be the place to aim for once you’ve
completed your marathon; with the perfect mix of places
to relax, unwind and have a bite to eat, whilst being
entertained! We have worked hard to make it bigger and
better than previous years, adding lots more for your
enjoyment.
We recommend your supporters make their way to the Beach
Village once they have seen you out on course. Entertainment
will begin at 8.30am, in time for the first BM10k runner to cross
the Finish line at 9am, captured on our big screens in and
around the area. This is the perfect warm-up for the
marathon event when we expect to see our first finisher at
approximately 11.25am.
Once you have collected your Finisher Essentials you will exit
on to the beach into the‘Meet Your Runner Area’where you
will be able to reunite with your loved ones and celebrate your
marathon finish!
If you have run for a charity, make sure you check whether
they will be based in our Charity Village, this is the perfect
place for them to thank you for your support at the event and
offer you some light refreshments as you recoup.
We will have a mix of food stalls and concessions spread out
across the Beach with an array of deck chairs and picnic
benches to rest at and reflect on your achievement.
The Beach Village is a place of celebration and with the line-up
of music, on stage presentations, live footage and interviews.
We hope to carry your excitement past the Finish Line!
Key Timings
08.30am Beach Village and Spectator Areas Open
09.00am First BM10k runner to cross the Finish Line
11.25am First Marathon runner to cross the Finish Line
06.00pm Beach Village to close
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Exiting Madeira Drive
After exiting the finish system, you have five ways of exiting
the Repatriation Area:
Park & Ride Bus: 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 make sure you get the correct bus, as
there are separate services running to each Park and Ride site.
Towards Brighton Pier and The City: 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 just
past the centre 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 be direct you to either Brighton
Train Station or into the Lanes.
Towards The Marina: Our advice is to go by foot along
Madeira Drive, heading east away from Brighton Pier.
Up Duke’s Mound: The long road beyond Repatriation,
sloping up to Marine Parade high above the Finish zone.
Please note this takes you east and away from The City Centre.
Steps east of Concorde II: The steps just east of the Concorde
II (in Repatriation) will be open, but busy! Note: for safety
reasons, only upward movement will be allowed on these
steps which are relatively narrow.
Results
All race results with finisher times will be posted on the
Brighton Marathon website and App shortly after you finish.
Food and Drink
It’s important when you finish the race to consume a hot meal
as soon as possible to replace all the energy you have used.
Replenishing your reserves quickly after the race will
accelerate your recovery in the following hours and days. There
are hundreds of lovely restaurants and pubs in Brighton to
choose from or come and visit our Beach Village where we will
have a selection of food and drink stalls.
Marathon Photos
Marathon-photo.com is the official Brighton Marathon race
photographers and we want to thank them for their support.
Photos will be available after Race Day. Please visit our website
marathon-photos.com/ for more information.
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For the fifth year
we will have a
Brighton
Marathon Mobile
App. We have
worked hard on
improving the
functionality and
design of this
year’s App, which
will be available
on iPhone and
Android phones
shortly. The App
will be covering
both the
Marathon and the
BM10k.
The App has a
number of key
functions which
will help you and
your friends and
family enjoy
Marathon day even
more.
Download the App and bring your mobile with you when you
collect your running number from the Brighton Marathon
Exhibition. Tap onto the My Runners page, type in your name
and tap follow. Selecting yourself will give you access to your
allocated running number, which you need to know when you
come to the Exhibition. Show the runner page with your name
on it along with your ID to collect your running number at the
runner number collection area at the Exhibition.
Tracking runners – you can follow more than one runner. By
following a runner via the My Runners page you can be
notified when they have started on race day, and how they
are progressing along the course. Timing maps will be placed
at every 5km for the first time.
BRIGHTONMARATHONAPPThis part of the app is ideal for supporters. Going onto the map
page will show you where you are in relation to the course,
and if you’ve followed any runners, where they are on the
route. This is a perfect tool for planning whether you’ve got
time for another drink, or if your friends or family are
approaching. We are also planning on adding some key
course maps – the Beach Village in particular, so you can plan
ahead of the race where to meet your friends.
Up to date with news – this part of the App is linked with our
Twitter and Facebook feed. Follow the event throughout the
weekend via this page.
Where to eat and drink – another part of the map which shows
where the good places to eat and drink are. We will be
uploading Marathon Weekend offers as they come online and
the map will show you where they are located around the city.
The App is the ideal tool for anyone coming to Brighton
Marathon. Download the App from mid-March!

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ICONIQSHLURP!
MINIMILERACESGUIDE

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From the inaugural Brighton Marathon the invitation to
join in the action was also extended to schoolchildren
between the ages of seven and 17, and so the Mini Mile
was born.
From the off it was a roaring success and numbers have
mushroomed from 400 in its first edition to 3000 this year. In the
first four years the races were held over the final mile of the
Marathon along the promenade and finishing in Madeira Drive.
But this year it was decided to give the event the spotlight it
deserves with a day to itself on the Saturday before the
Marathon. With a later start time of 11am and an easier-to-
follow circular course, it will be a more enjoyable spectacle for
parents and friends.
Please note that race packs, containing your race number,
timing chip and race T-shirt must be collected from The
Brighton Marathon Exhibition on Friday 4 April 2014, or on
race morning from Preston Park on Saturday 5 April 2014.
ICONIQSHLURP!
MINIMILERACES
KEY TIMINGS
9.00 Race Pack Collection opens
9.00 Information Tent opens
10:00 Event Village opens
10:45 First warm up
11.00 First race, with races every 15 minutes
11:15 First race prize giving on stage
15.00 Event Village closes
Preston Park Avenue
PRESTON
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FESTIVALATMOSPHERE
As the Mini Milers trail-blaze their brand new course at
11am, Preston Park will be transformed into a riot of
colour and movement buzzing with all the excitement and
enthusiasm of a major event.
With 3000 children to get off their marks there will be non-stop
action with packs setting off every 15 minutes on the imperial
mile challenge. But the action starts long before the children
go to their marks.
Before each race there will be a warm-up to ensure that the
children are fit and raring to go, so the park will be a hive of
colourful activity. The races are age banded and identified by
different coloured T-shirts. There will be music and interviews
from the stage as well as all the hustle and bustle of the Event
Village and concessionary stalls filling the air.
At the conclusion of each race, the top three will be taken to
the stage where prize giving will take place while the next
warm-up is going through its paces.

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605
BEPARTOFTHEBRIGHTONMARATHONWEEKEND
Toentervisitwww.brightonminimile.co.uk
ICONIQSHLURP!
MINIMILERACES
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Given the circular nature of the course, it will be easy for
families and friends to follow progress of their children. But
there will also be television cameras covering the event and
relaying all the action on big screens so nothing is missed.
The start and finish are alongside the cafeteria on the south
side of the Park and the course runs in an anti-clockwise
direction heading due west and then turning for the long
800m straight adjacent to London Road to Stanford Avenue.
The event will be accompanied by commentary and Scottish
radio and TV presenter, Jenni Falconer, who will be hosting the
whole day.
For the record, the senior age group records stand at 4:18 for
the Boys held by Charlie Grice of Cardinal Newman, while the
Girls’best of 5:32 belongs to Abigail Ashbee-Simmonds
(Haywards Heath 6th Form). But there are records to be broken
in all the age groups.
Since some people will be there with younger brothers and
sisters who are not yet old enough to take part, they will be
able to let off steam on the Argus bouncy castle as well as
having a picnic area to romp around in.
For those who have not expended enough energy racing over
the Mile there is always the challenge of Batak’s reaction board
and other novel sports challenges. Who knows? The kids might
even shame their parents into having a go.
Stands confirmed within The Event Village include the Sussex
Cricket Factory and charity partner Barnardo’s complete with
mascot for that memento snap of what promises to be a
memorable day.
Places are still available for seven to 17 year olds to take part in
these fun packed races.
Be a part of the opening event of The Brighton Marathon
Weekend and one of the biggest youth races in the UK.
Entries are currently priced at £11.50.
From the 1 March the entry price increases to £15.00
for late and guaranteed entries.
Enter before your race category is full!
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Barnardo’s is delighted to be the charity partner of the
ICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile Races again this year.
At Barnardo’s we‘believe in children’and transform the lives of
some of the most vulnerable children in the UK today, thus
realising our founder Dr Barnardo’s dream of a world where no
child is turned away from the help they need.
Today, we work with over 200,000 families across the UK,
helping them to build a better future. We have a broad range
of over 900 vital projects across the UK. These projects provide
help and support for children and young people affected by
today’s most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disability
and abuse.
Please come and see us at the Mini Mile Races on Saturday 5th
April. We have lots of exciting activities planned at our stand in
the event village including a Teddy Bears Picnic, Face Painting
and a Colouring Competition. Barney Bear will be there too to
meet you, so please come to say hello and have your photo
taken with him!
There’s still time to join Team Barnardo’s and help vulnerable
and disadvantaged children throughout the UK.
Then you can:
I Download your tailored FUNdraising pack full of fun
ideas to help you raise sponsorship
I Enjoy race day support with huge cheers from the Barnardo's
cheer station along the course and at the finish line
I Join us pre/post-race in the Event Village for fun activities
and meet the lovely Barney bear!
I A big THANK YOU to all our wonderful Barnardo’s Runners –
the money you raise will make a difference to children.
For more information on running for Team Barnardo’s, email
events@barnardos.org.uk, ring 0208 498 7408 or visit our
Challenge Events website.
barnardos.org.uk/challengeevents/runs
BARNARDO’S–ICONIQ
SHLURP!MINIMILERACES
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The standard bearer for this approach in years one and two
was the senior boys’winner, Charlie Grice. Charlie is a local
athlete who had already proved he had enough talent to break
legendary Brightonian Steve Ovett’s schoolboy record for the
800m. But since setting the current Mini Mile record of 4:18 in
2011 Charlie has gone on to much greater things.
InTampere, Finland, last year he grabbed European U-23 1500m
silver sixth months after representing Britain in the European cross
country championships in Budapest. Also in 2013, in the European
Team championships in Gateshead, he lifted another silver medal.
On the Girls’side, Amber Anning has dominated the headlines by
accumulating an impressive four Mini Mile wins out of four and
dominating her age group since the event kicked off.
Shortly after winning her fourth straight Mini Mile last April,
Amber beat the best in the UK to claim two gold medals in the
Sportshall Athletics UK Final at the standing long jump and the
four-lap race. Now a member of Brighton and Hove AC, Amber is
clearly a talent for the future. Her Mini Mile record of 6:20 for the
under 11 age group still stands.
To cap her year Amber was announced as the winner of the Young
Sports Personality of theYear at the Brighton & Hove City Sport and
Physical Activities Award which took place atThe Royal Pavilion.
Amber enjoyed an exceptional athletics season finishing as UK
number one (Under 13 Girl) for Pentathlon and 60m and second
over 200m with many other top ten rankings. Apart from her two
national Sportshall titles, she holds eight Sussex titles and broke
six county records.
Given the success of the Mini Mile, the decision was taken to
develop the children’s interest even further by arranging Mini
Mile warmups. Held over a serious of weekdays at different
venues in Brighton, these help pupils get used to racing over the
distance and makes it more likely they will enjoy the experience
on the big day.
MINIMILEGLORIES
The launch for this year’s new look ICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile took
place atVarndean school in January.Varndean of course nurtured
the talents of one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes: Steve Ovett.
The morning was graced with the presence of the 2014 Mini Mile
Ambassador, Lisa Dobriskey, who spoke to an enthusiastic
assembly of 300 children.
Lisa was 2006 Commonwealth champion andWorld silver from
Berlin 2009 where she missed out on gold by a slender one
hundredth of a second. And it all started when she decided to take
part in her school sports.
Dobriskey brought her medals with her and was surrounded by an
enthusiastic crowd of youngsters she was hoping to inspire:“Sport
has given me lots of opportunities – it’s formed my life and it’s what
I am passionate about,”said Dobriskey.
FROMTHE OFFTHE INTENTION OFTHE
MINI MILE RACESWAS NOT ONLYTO GET
KIDS OUT OFTHE CLASSROOM BUTTO INJECT
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BM10k Key Timings
6.30am First Park and Ride Buses to leave each
site for the Start
7.00am Start – Baggage Lorries open
7.00am Start – Changing tents, toilets and
concessions open
7.30am Start – Music commences from
entertainment stage
8.20am Start – Baggage Lorries to close
8.30am BM10k Race Start
8.30am Finish – Beach Village and Spectator
Areas to open
9.00am Finish – First BM10k runner to cross the
Finish Line
1.30pm Finish – First Park and Ride Bus to leave
Madeira Drive
6.00pm Finish – Beach Village to close
BM10K Info
We are very excited for the inaugural BM10k and we thank you
for being part of year one! This section provides you with some
key information to help you prepare for your event. Best of luck
with the ﬁnal stages of your training – see you at the Finish!
Race Pack Collection
All runners are to collect their race pack from the Brighton
Marathon Exhibition held at The Brighton Centre between
Friday 4 April 11am to 7pm or Saturday 5 April 10am to 6pm.
I Running number with timing chip integrated
I Kit bag
I Kit bag sticker (to be attached to the front of your kit bag,
to be given in to the correct Baggage Lorry at the Start on
race morning which will be clearly numbered)
I Safety pins
Running Number
The timing chip is attached to the back of your number. Please
do not remove this otherwise you will not receive a ﬁnish time.
Please check that your running number matches the number
on your kit bag sticker. If it does not, please speak with the
Information Team at the Brighton Marathon Exhibition or speak
to someone at the InformationTent at the Start on race morning.
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Please ensure that you complete the medical details on the back
of your race number and attach it to the front of your running
top with the safety pins provided. The medical information on
the back is extremely important and will be used by our medical
team, should you fall unwell during the event.
The Start
The Start for the BM10k will be at Preston Park and will set off
45 minutes before the Brighton Marathon event at 8.30am
When at the Start, please ensure you allow plenty of time to
put any belongings you have with you on to the Baggage
Lorries located at the top of the park, allow for toilet queues and
ensure that you secure the space you want on the Start line.
Course
We have created a fast, flat course that takes in parts of the
Brighton Marathon route whilst encapsulating Brighton’s City
Centre and the famous coast line, finishing on Madeira Drive
just past the Palace Pier.
Water stations and toilets can be found just before 3k and 6k as
well as at the Start and at the Finish.
See the map opposite for the full BM10k course.
Results will be available via the Brighton Marathon website
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Two of Britain’s top female marathon runners Alyson Dixon
and Louise Damen head the line-up for the new BM10k
which takes place on Sunday 6th April 2014, on the same
morning as the marathon.
Dixon was ranked 2nd in the UK marathon standings in 2013
with a time of 2:31:08 from her second place finish at the 2013
Brighton Marathon. Damen currently heads the 2014 UK
marathon standings with a time of 2:32:21. Both athletes are
seeking selection for summer championship marathons at
either the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow or the 2014
European Championships in Zurich.
BM10k-DIXON
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With similar PBs over the 10k distance - with 32:47 Damen’s is
currently 6 seconds faster - their duel at the BM10k is likely to
be an intriguing one. There is also a £1000 time bonus to the
female winner who breaks 32 minutes and 30 seconds, as well
as to the male winner who breaks 29 minutes.
The men’s field is likely to include several British athletes
looking to bring their PB performance under 29 minutes.
Fastest among the early entries is Matt Hynes whose PB
currently stands at 29:23. Also entered is former national cross-
country champion Frank Tickner whose 10k best is 29:38.
In addition to the winning time bonuses there are cash prizes
for the first, second and third male and female British athletes
of £500, £300 and £200 respectively.
The BM10k course is using the same start and finish as the
marathon but starts at 8.30am, 45 minutes before the
marathon. The first 5km of the route heads through the city
centre and hits the seafront just after the 5km point; the
second 5km runs out and back on the seafront before finishing
back in Madeira Drive. Overall the course has a net 16m drop in
elevation from start to finish.
Any local athletes who have run under 32 minutes (men) and
under 36:30 (women) are entitled to a free entry to the BM10k
and can request this by emailing info@groundedevents.co.uk
for the attention of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.

BRIGHTONMARATHONDEFERRALS
If you have deferred or are considering deferring your entry
into the Brighton Marathon 2014 but you could comfortably
take part in a 10k distance, why not consider registering for
the BM10k and still being a part of the fantastic atmosphere
of the Brighton MarathonWeekend?
All Brighton Marathon deferrals will receive a discounted entry
of £12 into this year’s BM10k, and you will still be able to defer
your marathon entry to the Brighton Marathon 2015. Please
visit brightonmarathon.co.uk/deferrals for information on how
to defer your entry.
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It was as though the thousands who competed and the
masses who came to cheer them on were all aware that
something special was being born in this magnificent
seaside city.
It seemed entirely appropriate that the elite side of things
should have an exotic touch as the men’s leader came into
view to ecstatic support and Mongolian Serod Batochir
crossed the line well clear of the field. The fact that he had
been adopted by Morpeth Harriers only added to the mystique.
His time of 2:19:05 was by definition the course record.
The women’s winner that day came from a place much closer
to home as Jo Bryce of Burgess Hill carried the day with a time
of 3:05:20. They were times that were to be dramatically
revised over the years as the quality of the elite field improved,
but for the time being they were the benchmark.
Twelve months later and a famous face was to be seen on the
sea-front in the person of former world 10000m champion, Liz
McColgan. She was not here to run but coach the eventual
winner and new course record holder, Alyson Dixon, who only
started running seriously at the age of 23.
Liz also knew a bit about marathons since she had won in
London, New York and Tokyo and her charge duly came
through to smash the record by over half an hour and set a
qualifying time for the Daegu world championships with
2:34:51. It was also a personal best by the handsome margin of
just under eight minutes.
The men’s best was also revised, this time by the first Kenyan
winner, Philemon Kiprop, who lopped almost three minutes
off Batochir’s time. It was a sign of things to come as the next
two winners were also Kenyan.
The marathon was also awarded the IAAF Bronze label after
the 2011 race.
One year on and it was Olympic year with the tonic of good
weather continuing. There was, however, a breeze blowing
that both winners commented on. But it was not strong
enough for the record breaking to suffer.
On the men’s side, Kenyan Peter Some improved the course
record by over four minutes while for the women, Sviatlana
Kouhan of Belarus went one better by hacking five minutes off
Dixon’s time from the previous year.
For 2013 the decision was made to change the start for the
elites who set off from further up the London road instead of
making the tour of Preston Park first as in previous years. The
benefit was immediately obvious as the first mile passed in
record breaking pace that was never to relent.
At the finish on Madeira Drive it was double joy for Kenya as
both men’s and women’s winners came from the East African
country. Dominic Kangor crossed the line in 2:10:46 while
Eunice Kales got her marathon running career off to a fine start
clocking 2:28:50.
Second to Kales, former Brighton champion Dixon made a
happy return by smashing her personal best for 2:31:10. But
her elation was tinged with frustration as she missed out by an
agonising 10 seconds on the British Athletics A standard
qualification time for the IAAF Moscow World championships.
For 2014 there are high hopes for more course records as the
route has changed once again making it even faster. A hill on
the Rottingdean loop has been taken out with the early flat
section around the city extended to make up the deficit.
Now preparing for its fifth edition, excitement is building for
yet another cracking race.
FOURYEARSHAVEPASSEDSINCETHATGOLDENDAYWHENTHECITYTURNEDOUTINSTYLE
ANDTHEWEATHERGODSSHONEONTHEINAUGURALBRIGHTONMARATHON.
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Clockwise from top left:
Serod Batochir, Jo Bryce
Philemon Kiprop
Sviatlana Kouhan
Peter Some, Alyson Dixon
Eunice Kales and
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Since it began in 2010, American Express has been a proud
supporter of the Brighton Marathon, an event which has
continued to grow and evolve, becoming the UK’s second
largest marathon and one of the region’s biggest annual
community events.
Each year nearly 10,000 people, many of them from the Brighton &
Hove area, and many of whom are American Express employees and
customers, run 26.2 miles to fundraise for their chosen charities.
American Express’extensive network of employee volunteers
will be among those representing‘Team Brighton Marathon’–
a group of almost 1,500 dedicated individuals responsible for
ensuring the event is safe and fun, both for the runners and
the local residents lining the route.
Volunteers will have varied roles from drivers and sports
masseurs, to marshals and those responsible for keeping the
runners hydrated along the picturesque route.
As in previous years, representatives from the Healthy Living
team will be among those congratulating runners as they cross
the Finish line and will also have the rewarding task of
presenting them with their well-earned medals.
Our company has been part of the Sussex landscape for more
than 40 years and is the largest private employer in the region,
with over 4,000 employees living and working in the county.
Our presence brings with it a shared responsibility for
ensuring that the community in which we all live is as healthy
and robust as it can be. We do that by creating partnerships
that beneﬁt the community, underscoring our long term
commitment to the area.
Not only does the Brighton Marathon improve the physical
health of our citizens, it also has a signiﬁcant positive
economic impact on our local business community.
To all those who are running in the Marathon or 10k,
volunteering on the day or there cheering on friends and
family, we wish you the best for 6 April and thank all the
volunteers for their support.
Yours sincerely
Rafael Marquez
UK Country Manager,
American Express.
AMERICAN EXPRESS’EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF EMPLOYEEVOLUNTEERSWILL BE AMONG
THOSE REPRESENTING‘TEAM BRIGHTON MARATHON’.
AMEXINTHECOMMUNITY

In 2013 the Brighton Marathon broadened its commitment
to the local community by appealing for volunteers to help
join the marathon’s task force.That commitment continues
in 2014.The aim being to provide volunteers with the
opportunity to gain skills and qualifications that will prove
beneficial to future job roles. Race DirectorTom Naylor, said
‘’In return for tapping into this wealth of selfless dedication
we at the Marathon would like to give the army of volunteers
an extra springboard for future employment.’’
Working with City College and Jobcentre Plus, the organisers of
Brighton Marathon steer the project towards enhancing the job
prospects of candidates throughTeam Leader or a Health and
Safety qualiﬁcation. GrahamWiddowson/DWP said:‘’This is an
opportunity to gain work related skills by volunteering and
receiving training in order to enhance employment prospects’’.
Once a candidate has successfully completed their course
they will become part of the event team and work on a key role
on race day. In 2013, work experience candidate Simon Holkham
joined the Brighton MarathonTeam and worked closely with the
organisers. Simon said of his experience: ”It was great to get an
insight into the running and organisation of such a large event”
and he intends to return again this year to further his experience.
Through our partnership with City College Brighton and Jobcentre
Plus we hope to oﬀer many more chances for people to gain the
skills to aid them in achieving employment. Amir Bahrami of City
College stands by our commitment and said:‘’City College prides
itself on providing Business and Professional courses; Brighton
Marathon is an ideal platform for providing training in Customer
Service andTeam Leadership.We are proud to be partnering with
the Marathon and impacting career development in Brighton’’.
Brighton Marathon would like to thank its volunteers, City
College Brighton and The Jobcentre Plus for their contribution
to Brighton Marathon 2014.
For further details on courses at City College Brighton and
Hove contact us on 01273 667712 or visit ccb.ac.uk
“BrightonandHoveJobs.com is delighted to be working in
partnership with the Brighton Marathon again. It is an up
lifting, fund raising event for the city and it is inspirational to
see how many local residents sign up to volunteer each year.”
VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

But something was stirring and a succession of 5k and 10k
races on top of the occasional trail run and RunBrighton’s
runbrighton.com Sunday group runs was generating genuine
interest:“I really loved the feel and buzz of running. I felt great
on these runs and wanted more of it.”
The turning point came when he took the important step of
joining a club:“My training was always fairly basic, just four or
five runs a week, similar pace, just adding time or miles to it,
some basic weight training and occasionally cycling.
LOCAL HERO FROM JOGGERTO DREAMS OF RIO
KEVINROJAS
You may just think you are a jogger who will never make
the grade, but Kevin Rojas is a dramatic example of
what can happen when a hobby is transformed into a
serious pursuit.
This 33 year old who was born in Mexico to an English
mother and Mexican father has been living in Brighton for
the last five years, took up running in his 20s, aspiring to
nothing more than collecting finisher’s medals and beating
his elder brother.

“It all changed when I joined Brighton and Hove AC
brightonandhovecity-ac.com and discovered there was a
method for training properly. There is structure, phases and
guidance. All that I had done previously was just build a strong
base but now I started really working and training properly.”
Rojas holds down a full-time office job and has the good
fortune to be married to someone who shares his love of
running.“She understands why and how I train and we can
even travel to races together and enjoy the whole vibe of races
and the personal challenge they have for everyone.”
The transformation to his running and training was“eye-
opening”and that in turn led to serious aspirations for
marathon running. Before entering the Brighton Marathon,
Rojas had run several other marathons at between three hours
and three hours 45mins. But with some structured training
behind him, he broke through the three hour barrier for a
2:48:36 personal best in 2011.
By the following year the training was beginning to bear fruit
to the extent that Rojas was thinking of a fast sub-70min half
marathon. Since a number of his club mates were thinking of
Amsterdam, he decided to join them.
Initially embarrassed at being told to stand at the front of his
pen, all caution was swept aside by what then transpired. It is
pure Boy’s Own stuff: “The first 10k flew by, there were five of
us, in a group, by 15k there were only three of us left.
“I felt comfortable with the pace and with about 4k to go I
thought I could push the pace and try to drop them. I
remember the last 3k going on forever. I never looked back. I
just homed in on the lead motorbike and ran. My brother was
outside the stadium under the 1k to go banner and shouted
that I was ahead by a minute.
“Entering the stadium was such a relief but I was so nervous I
would get pipped at the finish line I did not see the clock, the
crowd, anything. I just ran for the line.”
His finishing time of 69:27 was improved to 68:12 last year and
the man who started as Joe Jogger is now entertaining dreams
of Rio2016. To that end he has upped his mileage to 80-90mpw
and has entered London and Berlin.
Before that though there is the inaugural BM10k
brightonmarathon.co.uk/bm10k where Rojas hopes to break
through the 30min barrier to launch himself on the next stage
of his career:“In the mid to long term range I hope to break
two hours 15 minutes within the next 18 months and have the
possibility to compete at an international level with the big
challenge and dream being Rio 2016.”
Kevin Rojas training week
Monday
6 miles in the morning
10 miles in the afternoon
Tuesday
Speed session
8 x 1k at 3000m pace
Wednesday
6 miles in the morning
10 miles in the afternoon
Thursday
Long rep session
6 x 1 mile at 10k pace
Friday
Rest
Saturday
Tempo session
Anywhere between 10-14 miles at Marathon pace
Sunday
Long run on the South Downs
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THANKSTO ALLTHE CHARITIES ANDTHEIR RUNNERSWHO ARE SUCH AN INTEGRAL PART
OFTHE BRIGHTON MARATHON.WE SALUTEYOU ANDWISHYOU ALLTHE BEST OF LUCK!
CHARITY WONDERWALL

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Good luck to all our NSPCC runners! Thank you for
doing something amazing for children.
Go Team Panda! We look forward to meeting you at
the ﬁnish line from us all at WWF!
Remember every step you take and every penny
raised is helping support the 550,000 women living
through the trauma of breast cancer , thank you -
Breast Cancer Care
We look forward to seeing you on the day! Come and
visit us at our marquee to relax, refuel and receive
your complimentary post-race massage – Scope

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A charity that has been on board since the very beginning
of the Brighton Marathon is the Kent, Sussex and Surrey
Air Ambulance service. Considering their area of
operations, Brighton is clearly the perfect fit for
fundraising and they have little difficulty recruiting.
As with most charities, their runners set up online donation
pages at the beginning of the year with most donations coming
in the two weeks before the race and the week following.
Over the four editions staged so far the enthusiastic team at
KSSAA has raised an eye popping £89,000. Head of
Community Engagement and Volunteer Resource, Amy Hamer,
says that the benefit to the service is not only the money but
the increased profile that the race confers.
“We look on the Brighton Marathon as a brilliant opportunity to
showcase our life-saving work – through presence on the Brighton
Marathon website, at the Expo, and through our own mailings to
running clubs and past supporters with the aim of filling our places.
“We also issue many press releases and tweets – all excellent
publicity. On the day itself, we have two cheer squads and
again, we look on this not only as a way to support our runners
but also to put up as many banners and balloons with our logo
on as possible – not to mention shouting out the charity’s
name as much as we can as the excitement rises when we spot
a runner with one of our shirts on.”
It is noticeable that once people have committed themselves
to the charity that it does not stop at one race, but they then
diversify and find other events to continue their fundraising.
One of their 2012 fundraisers went on to climb Kilimanjaro as
part of his campaign to raise money. Another whose first
marathon came in Brighton in 2010 has since gone on to run in
many other events. Not only did the charity benefit but the man’s
fitness and lifestyle has also dramatically undergone a revolution.
Anyone who signs up for KSAA is well looked after, which is
probably why many come back time and time again and
eventually become core members of the team:“We recognise
that a marathon is a huge achievement and requires an awful
lot of dedicated training,”admits Hamer.
“We do our best to provide support and tips to our participants
on how to maximise their fundraising. We use social media more
and more, and find that our tweets are regularly re-tweeted, and
we have a Facebook page for our BM runners, and issue weekly
newsletters via email in the months leading up to the race.
“We hold a pre race meeting for our participants two months
before their big day – which is a great way for everyone to
learn a little more about the charity and to meet the other
runners in the team.
“Subject to medical emergencies the crew will have a chat to
our runners about the operation and how all their fundraising
will be making a difference to those that need our service.”
Jason Denny of Eastbourne, father of five year old Pearl, is one
fundraiser who was motivated to raise cash for the air
ambulance when his daughter was involved in a serious road
traffic accident in Ashford, Kent, June 2010. She and the 33-
year-old driver were given emergency treatment at the scene
before Pearl was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London.
The driver was also taken to the major trauma centre by the
charity’s other helicopter and both have since made a full
recovery. Jason will now be putting his best feet forward for the
emergency service which relies almost entirely on donations.
He said:“I’m very keen to do something to re-pay Kent, Surrey
& Sussex Air Ambulance for saving my daughter’s life.
“If it was not for the rapid response of the helicopter I’m not
sure that she would have made a full recovery so I will always
be indebted to them.
“Running the marathon is just a small way of raising money for
the charity and a token of my appreciation.
“The Air Ambulance played a critical role in saving Pearl’s life and
moreover reduced the risk of her having life-changing injuries.
“I’m determined to run the marathon well and the memory of
my daughter’s resilience and the support she received will no
doubt ease the pain and make it an enjoyable experience.”
OVERTHE FOUR RACESTHE ENTHUSIASTICTEAM AT KENT, SUSSEX AND SURREY AIR
AMBULANCE SERVICE HAS RAISED AN EYE POPPING £89,000.
THELOCALCHARITYEFFECT

The Brighton Marathon is not only about elite runners and
fast times. There is also the all important aspect of putting
something back into the community in which the race is
held. So each year we choose four Local Charity Partners
that we shine a spotlight on in order to help them raise
funds for their particular good cause.
While the headlines go to the first man and woman across the
line, way back in the field there are the men and women who
have sacrificed comfort on long winter nights for the hard slog
of dedicating their effort to helping their chosen charity.
No matter how small the sum may seem to the high rollers of this
world, every penny counts for the less privileged as witnessed
in the words of this year’s four charities outlined below.
I THE LULLABY TRUST – lullabytrust.org.uk
The Lullaby Trust is hoping to raise £40,000 which will fund the
post of a Regional Development Officer (RDO) for two whole
years in the Sussex region. The RDO will work with
professionals to provide vital support for bereaved families,
enabling them to move forward after losing a baby suddenly
and unexpectedly, and prepare for the arrival of a new baby.
I ST WILFRID’S HOSPICE (Chichester) – stwh.co.uk
Emily and Charlotte’s Dad was cared for here at StWilfrid’s and they
wanted to do something in his memory and to thank the Hospice.
They raised more than £1,129 and goes towards providing free,
bespoke care to patients all with life-limiting illnesses both on our
Inpatient Unit and in their own homes. Dale is running Brighton
againthis year, which is brilliant - good luck everyone!
I SASBAH - The Sussex Association for Spina Bifida
& Hydrocephalus – sasbah.org.uk
“Team work pays off. Sasbah’s 2013 Brighton Marathon team
helped raise funds for‘Bourne Free’, our fantastic disabilities
youth club in Eastbourne”
I BLIND VETERANS – blindveterans.org.uk
Thea Davies, ran for us last year in memory of her partner
Captain Stephen Healey, from the 1st Battalion Royal Welsh
who was tragically killed in Afghanistan on the 26th May 2012.
We’ve already had lots of interest in the event for this year and
even have a few of our blind veterans who are tackling the
challenge. Our centre in Ovingdean offers training and
rehabilitation to our blind veterans to help them discover life
beyond sight loss.
EACHYEARWE CHOOSE FOUR LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERS IN ORDERTO HELP
THEM RAISE FUNDS
OURLOCALCHARITYPARTNERS

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For the second year, Channel 4 will be broadcasting an
hour long highlights special about the 2014 Brighton
Marathon Weekend.
So set your reminders for the morning of Saturday 12th April
at 7am to relive the exciting weekend. The programme will be
featuring the Expo, Mini Mile Races, the new BM10k race along
with the elite and mass Brighton Marathon race, all from the
comfort of your home.
Last year the highlights package reached an impressive peak
audience of 314,000. That represents around double the
normal viewing ﬁgures for the early morning weekend slot
and underlines the growing popularity of the UK’s second
biggest Marathon.
This year there’ll be even more to see with our new
developments. See if you can spot yourself.
BRIGHTONMARATHON
CHANNEL 4 COVERAGEA PROGRAMME FEATURING THE EXPO, SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES & NEW BM10k

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YOU'LL HAVETOWAIT UNTILYOU CROSSTHE FINISH LINETO SEEWHAT'S ON OUR
2014 FINISHER'S MEDAL! HERE'S A RECAP OF PREVIOUS MEDALS.
BRIGHTONMARATHONMEDALS

• Aquarium Roundabout: Located just after Mile 12, this
crossing will get you to and from the City Centre to the
Beach Village / Finish Area.
• Pool Valley Bridge: New for 2014, our bridge will be
located at Pool Valley, west of the Palace Pier and short
walk from Madeira Drive. Spectators can use this to get to
and from the City Centre and the Beach Village / Finish Area.
• West Street: The under pass at the bottom of West Street
by the Odeon Cinema, provides access to and from the
Seafront. West Street leads directly to Brighton Train Station.
• Regency Car Park: The underpass via the car park provides
access to and from the seafront and is located at 13.5 miles.
Other Crossing Points
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
• Peace Statue, Hove Lawns – Approx. Mile 25
CROSSINGPOINTS
We have included a number of crossing points and
pedestrian walkways in key areas to ensure that you can
get from the Start to the Finish as easily as possible.
Start to Seafront Walkway
If you are heading to the Start area on race morning to see oﬀ
your loved ones, we advise that you leave Preston Park by 9am
ahead of the race start.
To get to the seafront, leave the park via one of the two exits
on Preston Road and ensure that you remain on the pavement
closest to the park side. We will have in place directional
signage leading you through a walk way past the Level and on
to the Old Steine. Our friendly volunteers and stewards will help
you through.
Once you arrive at the bottom of the Old Steine you will be
able to access the seafront to view the marathon or use one of
our crossing points to access the Beach Village and Finish Area.
Seafront Crossing Points
Access along the seafront from north to south and vice versa
can be made by one of our key crossing points:
MadeiraPlace
BroadStreet
CharlesStreeet
ManchesterStreeet
SteineStreeet
OLDSTEINEA27
MADEIRA DRIVE
MARINE PARADE A259
CamelfordStreet
MargaretStreet
WentworthStreet
GRAND JUNCTION A259
Royal Albion
Hotel
Sea Life Centre
The Terraces
The Terraces
Volks Electric Railway
Harry
Ramsden
BRIGHTON
PIER
Brighton Wheel
The Van Alen
Building
Direction for access
to lower Seafront
Direction of exit
from lower Seafront
Marathon Race Route
To Marathon FinishMarathon Race Route
Aquarium Roundabout

As runners make their way on to Wharf Road, Mile 19 they
join Basin Road South and enter what we call,‘The Road
to Hell’.
This is one of the hardest sections of the Brighton Marathon
course as runners are embarking on their ﬁnal few miles and
need lots of support to carry them through.
Saucony are once again setting up their very own Cheer Zone
to ensure that the 10,000 runners passing through this section
are entertained, refreshed and supported at a time when they
need encouragement the most.
Last year the area was a great success and brought a party
feel to the event with music, big crowds and an electric
atmosphere which saw the Port come to life! 2014 will
SAUCONYCHEERZONE
have an ever bigger cheer leading team, livelier music and
more entertainment. Food and drink will be available to
purchase all day via Carats Café where the cheer zone will
be located.
The area is easily accessed via the entrance / exit on the A259,
Albion Street, which then leads on to the pedestrian walkway
across the Port itself. Parking is available on the A259
surrounding roads.
The ﬁrst elite runner should reach the area from 10.50am with
the masses following until approximately 5pm.
This is the perfect spot for friends, families and charities to be
on race – show your support and join Saucony in cheering
runners along‘The Road to Hell’.

The chart below shows the approximate time of when you can expect runners to pass each mile, based on their estimated
ﬁnish time.
Mile number Time road Elite runner Runners Runners Runners Runners Time road
and location closes on expected expecting expecting expecting expecting reopens on
race day mile timings to finish in to finish in to finish in to finish in race day
3 hours 4 hours 5 hours 6 hours
Mile 1 Preston Park 7:00:00 9:20:00 9:21:52 9:24:09 9:26:27 9:28:44 10:15:00
Mile 2 St Peters Church 7:00:00 9:25:00 9:28:44 9:33:18 9:37:54 9:42:28 10:15:00
Mile 3 North Laine 7:00:00 9:30:00 9:35:36 9:42:27 9:49:21 9:56:12 11:30:00
Mile 4 The Level 7:00:00 9:35:00 9:42:28 9:51:36 10:00:48 10:09:56 11:30:00
Mile 5 Lower Rock Gardens 7:30:00 9:40:00 9:49:20 10:00:45 10:12:15 10:23:40 11:30:00
Mile 6 Brighton Marina 7:30:00 9:45:00 9:56:12 10:09:54 10:23:42 10:37:24 13:30:00
Mile 7 Roedean School 7:30:00 9:50:00 10:03:04 10:19:03 10:35:09 10:51:08 13:30:00
Mile 8 Beacon Hill 7:30:00 9:55:00 10:09:56 10:28:12 10:46:36 11:04:52 13:30:00
Mile 9 St Dunstans 7:30:00 10:00:00 10:16:48 10:37:21 10:58:03 11:18:36 13:30:00
Mile 10 Roedean School 7:30:00 10:05:00 10:23:42 10:46:30 11:09:03 11:32:20 13:30:00
Mile 11 Brighton Marina 7:30:00 10:10:00 10:30:34 10:55:39 11:20:57 11:46:04 13:30:00
Mile 12 Royal Crescent 7:30:00 10:15:00 10:37:26 11:04:48 11:32:24 11:59:48 13:30:00
Mile 13 The Hilton Brighton 7:30:00 10:20:00 10:44:18 11:13:57 11:43:51 12:13:32 17:00:00
Metropole
Mile 14 Grand Avenue 7:00:00 10:25:00 10:51:10 11:23:06 11:55:18 12:25:16 15:00:00
Mile 15 New Church Road 9:00:00 10:30:00 10:58:02 11:32:15 12:06:45 12:41:00 15:00:00
Mile 16 Boundary Road, 9:00:00 10:35:00 11:04:54 11:41:24 12:18:12 12:54:44 15:00:00
Portslade
Mile 17 New Church Road 9:00:00 10:40:00 11:11:46 11:50:33 12:29:39 13:08:28 15:00:00
Mile 18 Church Road 9:00:00 10:45:00 11:18:38 11:59:42 12:41:06 13:23:12 15:00:00
Mile 19 Kingsway and 9:00:00 10:50:00 11:25:30 12:08:51 12:52:33 13:35:56 15:00:00
Wharf Road
Mile 20 Basin Road South 9:00:00 10:55:00 11:32:22 12:18:00 13:04:00 13:49:40 16:00:00
Mile 21 Shoreham Power 9:00:00 11:00:00 11:39:14 12:27:09 13:15:27 14:03:24 16:00:00
Station
Mile 22 Basin Road South 9:00:00 11:05:00 11:46:06 12:36:18 13:26:54 14:17:08 16:00:00
Mile 23 Hove Promenade 9:00:00 11:10:00 11:52:58 12:45:27 13:38:21 14:30:52 16:00:00
Mile 24 Hove Promenade 9:00:00 11:15:00 11:59:50 12:54:36 13:49:48 14:44:36 16:00:00
Mile 25 Peace Statue 6:00:00 11:20:00 12:06:42 13:03:45 14:01:15 14:58:20 17:00:00
Mile 26 Brighton Pier 6:00:00 11:25:00 12:13:34 13:12:54 14:13:02 15:12:04 17:00:00
Mile 26.2 Madeira Drive Closed 11:26:00 12:15:00 13:15:00 14:15:00 15:15:00 22:00:00
PACECHART
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