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Grand Brighton Half Marathon 2019 - Road Closures
15 February 2019, 11:17 | Updated: 15 February 2019, 12:40
Brighton is preparing for a record breaking half marathon day this Sunday 24th February, as over 13,000 runners pound the streets and a further 10,000 line up to show their support.
Brighton is preparing for a record breaking half marathon day this Sunday 24th February, as over 13,000 runners pound the streets and a further 10,000 line up to show their support.
The Grand Brighton Half Marathon, organised by The Sussex Beacon is now in its 29th year and set to be bigger and more exciting that ever before!
Head down to the Madeira Drive starting point and get involved with Jack and Nicola from Heart Breakfast who will be gearing up the athletes with racy jokes and running commentaries.
The Youth Race sets off at 9:00am with the Main Race setting off at 9:30am.
Whether you are sprinting, supporting or simply avoiding the road closures we have all the information you need to plan your day.
Head over to Twitter and follow @HeartSussex for updates and footage of the Grand Brighton Half Marathon day!
Road Closures include:
- Madeira Drive – 02:00-19:00
- Old Steine, Marlborough Place, Gloucester Place, Grand Parade, Pavilion Parade – 08:15-12:00
- Marine Parade, Marine Drive – 08:15-11:45
- Kings Road to Grand Avenue (Westbound & Eastbound lanes) – 08:15-13:30
- Kings Road, Kingsway (Westbound lane only) – 09:15-13:00
If you are a spectator, make your way to the following cheering points:
- By The Grand hotel, which is hosting this year’s community stage featuring The Sundaes (sets at 10:45 and 12pm).
- East at Marine Parade: Crowds are busiest around race village and Aquarium roundabout, so head east along Marine Parade for a guaranteed chance to spot runners in the early miles of the race and on their way back towards the Pier.
- Hove seafront: Cheer on runners on Kings Road in miles 7 to 8 then nip across Hove Lawns to see runners on the Promenade for the final stretch in miles 11 to 12.
- West at Hove Lagoon: See runners as they make the turn back into the city for the final leg of the race.
For full details head over to www.brightonhalfmarathon.com
