Brighton Marathon: Start time, runner tracker, crossing points - all you need to know HERE
BRIGHTON will see hundreds or even thousands of runners descend on the seaside town today to take part in this year's marathon. For spectators, here is all you need to know about the start time, runner trackers and crossing points.
Brighton Marathon runners set off at starting line
Runners arealready arriving in their droves, as the countdown has just an hour to go until the Brighton Marathon main event can begin.
Children will also be taking part in the weekend of races this morning, with The Cancer Research UK Kids and Teens mini mile races starting in Preston Park at 10am.
Event director Tom Naylor said: “We gave our British field pride of place in last year’s races which was a huge hit with spectators. We’re showcasing the best of British again this year and looking forward to some tightly contested races.
"It’s great to see some local runners in contention and we hope everyone will come out and support them.
“With the right conditions, we could well be looking at some new personal bests for these athletes which would be fantastic for British running.”
What time does the Brighton Marathon start?
Runners face an early start today, as this year’s race will start at 9.45am - beginning the 26.2-mile challenge at Preston Park, and elite runners starting at Withdean Stadium.
Those running the 10km race will start at 9am.
The event village, which will be next to the marathon finish line on the seafront, will be open to visitors from 8.30am to 6pm.
Is there a runner tracker where I can follow an athlete's progress?
This year’s Brighton Marathon app can be downloaded by searching for ‘Active Experience’ in Google Play or the App Store.
The 2018 mobile app provides users with an interactive course map for tracking runners on the course, spectator information, results, the Participant Guide, FAQs and more.
Runners and spectators are reminded that a runner number will not be added until the runner has collected their Race Pack from the Event Village.
What are the road crossing points in the Brighton marathon?
With thousands of runners taking to the streets today, a raft of road clsoures are in place and visitors are strongly advised not to travel into the city centre.
Runners and spectators can both make use of the park and ride shuttle bus service to the start line and from the finish line.
But for those spectators looking to move aout the town as the marathon takes place, they will need to find dedicated crossing points so they can cross safely.
Key road crossing points during the marathon will be located at St Peter’s Church, the Aquarium Roundabout, Pool Valley Bridge and Regency Square.