BRIGHTON MARATHON WEEKEND GUIDE 2014

EXPO GUIDE

SPECTATOR GUIDE

OUR STORY SO FAR

BM10k

ICONIQ SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES

RUNNER’S GUIDE

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

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THE BRIGHTON MARATHONWOULD LIKE TO THANK OUR SPONSORS FOR THEIR GENEROUS SUPPORT.

THANKYOU

THE BRIGHTON MARATHONWOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS:

• A WORD ON NUTRITION• BODY REHAB STUDIOS • BRIGHTON & HOVE JOBS• ROSSETTS• RUNNINGWITHUS

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Thirdly the ICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile Races, involving almost3,000 youngsters, have their own stage for the first time, asthey will take place on Saturday in Preston Park. With a morespectator-friendly circuit and all the razzmatazz of themarathon Start, we know that for mums and dads and wehope, for many of you in town without young ‘uns, this will bea great occasion to see the unbridled energy of the nextgeneration. Do go up to Preston Park and catch the races from11am if you can.

The Brighton Marathon Exhibition has more exhibitors thanever, an improved seminar area, and with catering, massageand more running expertise crammed under the roof than youcan wave a training shoe at, it’ll be a great distraction to helpkeep those pre-race nerves at bay.

As last year, the race will be on Channel 4 on the followingSaturday (12th April) so give any camera you see a wave! Andon the issue of waving, the event team and Volunteers numberover 2,500 people this year, so please remember to say Thankswhen you can and bear in mind that they’re giving their timeso you can have a great day.

It just remains for me to say Thank You to our superb sponsorsand supporters: particularly to Saucony, who leapt at just theidea of this event and for their unflinching support ever since;to American Express for supporting our Volunteers for thefourth year; to the City Council who have been partners allalong; to the local media who always assist with getting ournews out to the community; to the hundreds of charities wework with, but without whom the spirit of the event wouldn’tbe the same. And finally, to the people of Brighton, who put upwith some disruption but come out to support in their tens ofthousands to make this race so special.

I hope your weekend and race day bring you everything youwish for. GOOD LUCK to you, and if you’re one of thethousands running for charity, may your gesture bring youeven more satisfaction.

Tim HutchingsRace Founder

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On behalf of the Grounded Events Company,welcome to what we are calling the “BrightonMarathon Weekend” and the fifth BrightonMarathon. It was just seven years ago that six of ussat in a pub and started putting some flesh on thekernel of an idea to stage a full marathon in thisglorious city. I guess the event’s success over the lastfour editions proves that dreams do come true!

The GEC team have worked brilliantly this last year and ablyled by Race Director Tom Naylor, have been busy making thewhole weekend better for you in many little ways – and one ortwo big ways as well.

Firstly, the route is flatter with the big hill out east now consignedto history, and in its place, an out-and-back journey along theLewes Road ensures the 42km will be “kind” on your legs. There’smore on-course entertainment, even more grandstands at theFinish, and the Beach Village, more accessible this year, willprovide the perfect way to relax after you’ve got your medal. Thebig screens go live ahead of the 10k finish (leaders due in about9am) so from the start of the day to the end (or whenever youarrive to get your medal!), it will be the perfect place for you andthe family to relax and soak up the atmosphere.

To avoid the overcrowding of last year we’ve installed a bridgeacross the Volks Railway as well as something morespectacular over the A259 itself; overall, pedestrian movementwill be a lot easier.

Secondly, we’ve introduced a new 10k race; the first BM10kstarts at 8.30am, 45 minutes before the marathon, giving thoseof you not yet ready to take on “the big one”, something moremanageable. It covers much of the opening miles of themarathon, so it’s fast and enjoys the same Start & Finish andinfrastructure as the Marathon.

GOOD LUCK

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BRIGHTON MARATHON RUNNER'S GUIDE

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KEY TIMINGS, RACE NUMBER& TIMING CHIP

Race NumberThe timing chip is attached to the back of your number. Pleasedo not remove this otherwise you will not receive a finish time.

Please check that your running number matches the number onyour kit bag sticker. If it does not, please speak with theInformation Team at the Brighton Marathon Exhibition or speakto someone at the Information Tent at the Start on race morning.

The coloured strip on your race number relates to yourcoloured start corral. This has been determined through thepredicted time you stated on your registration form. The corralwill be clearly marked at the Start.

Please ensure that you complete the medical details on the backof your race number and attach it to the front of your runningtop with the safety pins provided. The medical information onthe back is extremely important and will be used by ourmedical team, should you fall unwell during the event.

Results will be available via the Brighton Marathon website onrace day and the Brighton Marathon App.

Your EntryYou must not under any circumstances give your race numberto someone else as this can be very dangerous. Shouldmedical assistance be required, our medical team must ensurethey have the correct information for each individual.

Any attempt to pass on a running number to someone elsewill result in immediate disqualification of the individual(s)concerned and ejection from the event.

2014 Deferral PolicyIf you are unable to run on Sunday 6th April, you have theoption to defer your entry to 2015 and have up until Friday 4April 2014, 5pm to complete this.

For more information and full terms and conditions, pleasevisit: 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 BrightonMarathon Exhibition held at The Brighton Centre betweenFriday 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 (pleasedo 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

� PRE-EVENT ADVICE

Food and DrinkGetting the balance between the right amount and the righttype of food will improve your performance and endurance. Asyou get closer to the day, the proportion of carbohydrates youeat will need to increase and the amount of protein decrease,so that you can build up the glycogen stores that are essentialfor endurance events. You may have heard the term ‘carbo-loading’ - this is what you are advised to do in the few daysleading up to the event. Carbohydrates, such as pasta, rice,bread and potatoes provide your body with energy, which willhelp you complete the 26.2 miles on race day.

Don’t try anything new the night before the race and plan outexactly what you are going to eat the night before and forbreakfast on race morning. Practice eating these foods beforeyour longer training runs to make sure they work for you!

The right kitOne of the other most important things about marathonrunning is wearing the right kit. It’s important that you have apair of running shoes which have been fitted specifically foryou and your running style. You shouldn’t however buy newshoes just for the day. You need to wear them in during a fewof your longer runs to make sure they are comfortable.

Having a technical running top is also advised because it willdraw sweat away from the body, making running morecomfortable. 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 advanceDon’t wait until the morning of the event to decide how youare getting to the start and always have a backup plan.

It is advised that you check with National Rail for train times orbook your place on our Park and Ride Schemebrightonmarathon.co.uk/park-and-ride

The night beforeIt is advised that you have everything you need ready thenight before, so on race morning you are fully prepared andcan 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 thenumber sticker provided attached.

Before you leave homeDouble check and check again that you have everything you need for the day. Create yourself a check list of what to take.

RACE PACK & PRE-EVENT ADVICE

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Getting to the Start – Preston ParkPlease plan your journey in advance and refer to the Park andRide brightonmarathon.co.uk/park-and-ride details onpage 14 and 15 of this guide if you are planning to drive.

By trainBrighton, London Road and Preston Park stations are all withinwalking distance of the start. For suggested train times from allstations please visit: nationalrail.co.uk

Marathon Special trains from London Victoria The last four years Southern Rail has provided Marathonspecial trains and will have the same for 2014. Please continueto check the travel pages brightonmarathon.co.uk/travelof our website for details of these trains.

We would like to thank Southern Rail for their support on raceday. southernrailway.com

Drop off pointsIf you are being dropped off, please note that many of the roadsaround Preston Park will be closed from 7am. We recommendyou 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.

GETTING TO THE STARTAT PRESTON PARK

EntertainmentThere will be a stage in Preston Park playing music andbroadcasting important information throughout race morning.Please do listen carefully to any important instructions givenout by the Public Address.

Please note any local travel updates will be broadcast on radiostations Heart 102.4 and Juice 107.2 FM .

Information Point and Lost PropertyThere will be an Information Point positioned in the top(eastern) field of Preston Park. If you think you have lost anitem at the event, it may have been handed in to one of ourInformation Tents at the Start or Finish. Alternatively if you findsomething on the day, please take it to an Information Point.

After the event any lost property enquiries will be handled viathe Brighton Marathon office.

Please email office@brightonmarathon.co.uk and ask for aLost Property form, which you should then complete andreturn as soon as possible. Please include a detaileddescription of the item you have lost. Be specific as this willgive us more chance of reuniting you with your lost item.

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ToiletsThere 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 AidSt John Ambulance will be positioned by the Central Cafe inPreston Park, should you require medical assistance, or haveforgotten any key medication you will need. Please note St John Ambulance are unable to hand out drugs such asIbuprofen.

Changing AreaThere will be male and female changing in the top field of PrestonPark. Please ensure you have all your belongings with you whenyou leave the tent. The Baggage Lorries will open at 7am.

Baggage LorriesThere will be 10 Baggage Lorries at the top of Preston Park.These Baggage Lorries will be clearly numbered and youshould put your kit bag on the lorry corresponding to yourrace number. For example if you have number 1427 youshould put your kit on the lorry numbered 1301-2600.

Please do not bring any valuables with you to the event and ifyou do leave a mobile phone in your kit bag, please ensure it isswitched off. The organisers cannot accept responsibility forany loss or damage to items left on the Baggage Lorries. TheBaggage Lorries will be leaving Preston Park to make their wayto the finish shortly after the gun goes off, so please make sureyou have handed your bag in before this time, or you maydelay the start. The Baggage Lorries will be lined up in thesame order at the finish.

Start AssemblyPlease refer to the colour on your race number and ensure youassemble in the correct start corral. The coloured strip on yourrace number corresponds to your coloured start corral. Thishas been determined through the predicted time you statedon your registration form. The corral will be clearly marked atthe start. Please be considerate to other runners and do notput yourself in a faster corral than your predicted timematches, because you will hold up other runners and

potentially cause harm to yourself or others. We advise you tobe ready and waiting in your corral no later than 9.00am. Eachcorral will be walked to the starting line to ensure no crushingahead. Your finishing time will be calculated from the time youcross the start line to the finish line. The gun will go off at9.15am. If you are late, please join the back of your corral (thiswill be marshalled).

PacersThere will be pace setters for every 15 minutes from threehours until five hours. Please look out for Run Brightonmeeting point as detailed on the Start map – there will besmall fluorescent signs held above head height.

For more information on our pacers please turn to page 20.

Charity Clothes CollectionIf it’s a cold day we advise you to bring some old clothes withyou to wear whilst waiting for the gun to go off at the start.Once you set off, please discard your clothing to the sides ofthe corrals / course, but please be considerate when doing so.All discarded clothing will be collected by one of our localcharities.

SpectatorsSpectators watching the start from within the park will besurrounded by runners until the last runner has looped thepark (possibly till 10.15am). We therefore advise one of thefollowing:

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� 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

� 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 providingrunners and spectators with a Park and Ride service.Buses will run from three different sites: University ofBrighton, University of Sussex and Mill Road with thedrop off point at the Brighton Marathon start, PrestonPark. The journey from each site is approx. 10-15 minutes.

Return buses will depart from the Brighton Marathon finishline back to the three Park and Ride sites with the earliestleaving at approx. 1.30pm.

� BRIGHTON MARATHON PARK AND RIDE SITES

University of Brighton - Moulsecoomb CampusThere are two main car parks at the University of BrightonMoulsecoomb Campus, including Watts building, Mithras Houseand Cockcroft. All sites are accessible via the A270 Lewes Road. 

For directions please visit the University of Brighton websitebrighton.ac.uk/maps

Parking at the University of Brighton Falmer Campus is in thelower car park off of the A27. 

For directions please visit the University of Brighton websitebrighton.ac.uk/maps/falmer

University of Sussex Parking at the University of Sussex is in car park one of themain campus on the A27. 

Directions: from A23/A27 junction follow A27 east for two milesand look out for yellow signs to Brighton Marathon Park and Ride. 

For full directions please visit the Sussex University websitesussex.ac.uk/aboutus/findus/uktravel

Please note Sussex University is the ONLY site which will beaccepting cash on the day, but space is subject to availabilityand will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The costfor 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 the West: 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 atthe 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 firstserved basis and will close on Friday 21 March, or soonershould spaces sell out before this date.

Buses to the StartThe 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 fiveminute walk from the drop off point to the Start line of theMarathon.

Buses from the Finish back to the parking sitesBuses from the Finish Area will be available to take you back toeach of the Park and Ride sites. The buses will commence at1.30pm, 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 geta taxi or use public transport.

� RETURN TO PARK AND RIDE AFTER 5PM

Mill RoadYou MUST collect your car before 5pm. Any cars remainingafter 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 theBrighton and Hove Buse websites for Sunday timetables:buses.co.uk

Taxis from Central Brighton to all sites will take around 10-15minutes, traffic dependent. 

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� THE B ASICS

Are you fit enough to take part?You must make a sensible approach to this. You must havecompleted the recommended training runs prior to doing themarathon. Think about your health and pre-existing medicalconditions – is it sensible to be running a marathon?

If you have ANY pre-existing medical conditions we suggest thatyou consult your GP. We do not and cannot screen everyapplicant who runs, but you must make a sensible decision inconjunction with your GP.

If your GP would like more detailed advice from the BrightonMarathon medical team then your GP can email a dedicatedadvice line through their NHS email account. Unfortunately,we are unable to advise runners. Your GP can emailgpadvice@brightonmarathon.co.uk

If you have previously encountered any significant medicalproblems while taking part in a marathon, such as heat orhydration issues, it is especially important that you check withyour medical advisers and/or a sports physician whether or notyou 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, youmust also consult your GP as this will make you prone to heatstroke whilst running and we would strongly advise youagainst running.

DR. ROB GALLOWAY, BRIGHTON MARATHON MEDICAL DIRECTORMEDICAL ADVICE

There are enormous health benefits to participating inand training for a marathon. However, it is also a hugephysical challenge, which requires a sensible and safeapproach. There are some key medical points whichyou should know:

� Make sure you train properly

� Consult your GP if you have any medical problems or are taking medications

� If you are feeling unwell before the race, DO NOT RUN

� If you become unwell during the race, stop and seek medical advice at the nearest first aid station

� Avoid taking NSAID medications / painkillers on race day

� Drink sensibly during the race and do not take too much or too little fluids. Drink to thirst

� Consult the manufacturer’s advice if you take energy gels or energy drinks. Energy gels need to be taken with fluids

� If you feel unwell after the race, seek advice

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� REVIEW

Whether or not you have a medical problem, it is importantthat you regularly carry out your own medical risk assessmentregarding your ability to train and take part. Every day youneed to decide whether you are fit to train. It is essential thatyou do not run if you are ill or have recently been ill. Forexample you should not run if you have a viral infection; evena bad cold can be harmful when pushing your body.

Do NOT run if you feel unwellLeading up to race day, one of the bravest decisions anyrunner has to make is not to run in the marathon if they havebeen unwell. If you find yourself in this dilemma, it is essentialfor 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 arevery aware of how painful a decision this might be. They havemade it clear to me that should anyone withdraw for medicalreasons, they will have a guaranteed place the following year.You can do this by completing a deferral form which can befound on the deferral section of the Brighton Marathonwebsite, see here. brightonmarathon.co.uk/deferrals

Medications and pain killersYou should also be very careful to avoid NSAID medicationswhilst training and racing. Drugs such as larger doses ofaspirin, voltarol (diclofenac) and ibuprofen (Nurofen) cancause kidney problems when combined with high intensityexercise, and in very rare cases can affect bowel function. Ifpain relief is required, please use paracetamol instead. Pleasediscuss running the marathon with your GP if you take any ofthese medications regularly.

You should also consult your GP if you take any medicationsthat can make you more susceptible to heat stroke or collapse,such as thyroxine, blood pressure medications or a numberof mood stabilising drugs.

Finally, drugs to dry up runny noses, which contain drugs suchas pseudoephedrine or oxymetazoline, can increase yourblood pressure and interfere with the heart’s electrical circuitryand so should be avoided for a few days prior to the race andnot taken whilst training. Stimulants of any kind should notbe used. Again, for any questions, please consult your GP.

� NIGHT BEFORE

Common sense must prevail. Eat lots of carbohydrate andavoid coffee and alcohol as it can be dehydrating.

� ON THE DAY

WeatherMake sure you know what the weather is going to be on theday. If it is sunny, sun cream and a hat is essential. Thetemperature will also affect what you run in, you need to notget too hot or too cold.

Fluid intake and energy supplementsStop for fluid as your body tells you. If you are thirsty drinkwater 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 adequateamounts of fluids is dangerous. Please read the advice fromthe manufacturers of the products you use to find out howbest to use these products. It is especially important to avoidany stimulants (legal or not) as they can make you prone toheat stroke.

If you feel unwell during the raceIf you feel yourself getting confused or too hot, or very weak,this may be a sign of heat stroke and you must stopimmediately and get help from one of the medical team. Heat stroke is a very serious condition, common in runnersdoing marathons.

Those that suffer severe consequences are those that don’tlisten to their body saying stop. It is much safer to stop thanpush yourself and collapse before the finish line.

Medical Services on Race DayIf 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 mainmedical tents who are on site ready to help with any runningrelated injuries.

� ONCE YOU’VE FINISHED…

You have just put your body through a considerable amount ofexertion. It is especially important for you to be extra carefulduring 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 againyour GP can advise on this.

Thank you for reading; have a fantastic (and safe) BrightonMarathon.

Dr. Rob Galloway (Accident and Emergency Consultant atBrighton and Sussex NHS Trust) and Brighton Marathon Medical Director.

� ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please make sure that you read our comprehensiveguide, which is found at: www.brightonmarathon.co.uk/medical-director-advice

You can also read advice about injury prevention fromBody Rehab Studios atwww.brightonmarathon.co.uk/injury-prevention

For more information an excellent resource is runnersmedicalresource.com

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Meet Nick and Phoebefrom RunningWithUsrunningwithus.com theofficial coachingpartners, for theBrighton Marathon asthey share their top tipswith you on how best toprepare yourself for thestart line.

1. How to reduce yourtraining in the final weeksA clever marathon tapersees you protecting yourfitness and feeling great onrace day. You can use thefinal weeks to sharpen upslightly with a couple of

shorter faster sessions and even a 5k parkrun (parkrun.org.uk) ortwo but definitely consider the following:

Run your longest marathon training runs 3 or 4 weeks outfrom race day. A top session could be 3 hours with the last 60mins at your target marathon pace.

Two weekends before reduce this long run to about 2 hourswith maybe the last 45 mins at target marathon pace.One week before its time to run just 60 mins easy and enjoythe 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 thatlongest run. Your last key harder session should be about 10days before race day. This might be something like any ofthese 3 options:

� 80-90 minutes with 3 x 10 mins @ threshold built in off a 5 min jog

� 15 mins marathon pace + 5 x 3 mins @ 10k pace + 15 mins marathon pace all with a 2 min jog rec

� 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 tapertoo much...yes you can have too many rest days and then feelsuper sluggish by race day. Our bodies love a routine so mayberun for 30 mins easy and relaxed a few times in race week. It'ssometimes good to run a light session 4-5 days before on theTuesday and this might be:

30 mins including 3 x 5 mins at threshold or your marathonpace off a 2 min jog. You are just keeping your legs used to alittle pace and feeling faster.

We often advise runners to jog for 10-20 mins the day beforethe race and stretch. It helps you to feel loose on race day andcan 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 somepoint and this is a good thing and totally normal. Hopefullyyou have kept a training diary or followed a plan. Take time outin the week and review your training. Remember your bestlong runs, sessions and maybe a half marathon that went well.Its time to remember the positives and you can draw on theseon race day. It's also time to also surround yourself withpositive, supportive people.

4. Nutrition - how much should I eat during my taper?It’s all actually really simple - just eat normally and graduallyreduce the volume and intensity of your training. Your bodyneeds the quality calories to keep your glycogen(carbohydrate stores) topped up and you feeling great intraining and on race day. Our simple catch phrase is 'neverhungry, never over full' and grazing throughout the day withsnacks and sensible main meals will work well for you. Our top nutrition tip though is 'eat your normal pre race or prelong run breakfast'. Don't suddenly change what has workedso well for you in training.

5. Sleep & RestYou always need to respect this key element as a runner if youwant to improve. Try to get a few early nights in race week anddefinitely protect that immune system in the final weeks, aslate 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 longruns or half marathons in and make sure any clothing has beenworn and washed a few times before you race in it, don’t tryanything new.

Take a look at the weather forecast for race day and wearwhatever is going to keep you cool and comfortable.

7. The final minutes and startWow it’s finally here. Time to keep calm and remember maybethree runs that went well in training or the cause and reasonyou are racing. Focus in on the target you have set yourself.Remember your pace, split times and don't rely on your GPS asthe signal can drop. Remember to pick up a pace band at theExpo on Friday or Saturday. Sip your final mouthfuls ofwater/sports drink but don't take on more than normal.

Hand your kit in and have an old tracksuit, bin liner or previousrace foil blanket on to stay warm. In the final minutes takethese off and keep warm and dry.

As the gun goes, count to 10 as you really need to ease intoyour race day pace in the first few km's rather than running too

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quickly. If at a back corral, use the walk to the start line and theearly crowded miles as your perfect warm up. You have 26miles ahead of you and lots of time to gradually catch up onthat pace.

8. Your race strategyRun at the pace you have practiced and lock into the km ormile splits that became familiar to you in the marathon pacesessions and longer runs. Definitely don't try to bank fastermiles and get ahead of the schedule. This is a sure way toguarantee hitting the wall in the final third of the race and youare 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 throwthe kitchen sink at it gradually over the last 12k.

We recommend you take on gels every 30 mins on race dayand you should have practiced this on some long trainingruns. Take your first gel at 30-45 minutes and then every 30minutes for the rest of the race. Also sip on sports drink and/orwater occasionally in the race.

My top tips is 'watch the pinch points stay calm'. Before youknow it your pace has picked up and you are running too fast!Slow down and stay calm, as the real marathon doesn't startuntil you reach 20 miles!

Yep that's right, that's when the real fun and challenge begins. Ifyou have trained well, tapered smartly, run at a race pace you have

practiced and take your gels and drinks early on so you can attackthe final six miles making it home tired but with style. Get any ofthese key elements wrong and it’s the hardest six miles of your life.

That's why the marathon must be respected. So taper well andremember... less can be more! Good luck everybody….

runningwithus.com

Nick and Phoebe will be hosting our last Training Dayon Sunday 2nd March at The Hilton Brighton MetropoleHotel where they can tell you more on how to get to thestart line feeling fresh, organized and injury free. Theworkshops are great value for £20, find out more here.brightonmarathon.co.uk/training-days-2014

runlounge.comRunLounge is an on-line training and community hub hosted byour sportswear sponsor Saucony which Nick Anderson is also theresident coach for.

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Everything Running in Brightonwww.runbrighton.com

It’s all about the PACE

It's race-day morning. Months of preparation are nowbehind you. You reflect on all those Sunday mornings,trudging over the South Downs, up and down thosemuddy hills, breathing hard, legs heavy, longing to gethome for bacon and eggs and a cup of tea.

And you remember, now with affection, the gusty sea-frontruns back at the turn of the year, pebbles under foot, as youfought with the elements to avoid being blown off course.

So the training is done. You’re brimming with pasta trying toforce its way out of every pore of your skin. With boundlessenergy and raring to get the show on the road, there's just onething that's going to do everything it can to stand in the wayof 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 steadyconsistent pace is the key. It's all about the pace!

And RunBrighton has recruited pacers, experienced marathonrunners, 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 ExpoAnd you can also meet them on race-day morning in theRunBrighton pen in Preston Park. Please see the map of thestart on page 10. Be there by 30 minutes before the start andthey’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’S ALL ABOUT THE PACEYOU'VE TAPERED, YOU'VE CARBO-LOADED, BUT REMEMBER THEREARE 26.2 MILES AHEAD OF YOU.

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Rossetts Commercials, the local Mercedes-Benzcommercial vehicle dealer, are again proud to be theofficial vehicle sponsors providing over 20 vehicles forBrighton Marathon 2014.

You won’t be able to miss the leaders of the pack in the brightorange livery and timing boards. The Citan will head off fromPreston Park and will start the new addition, BM10k pre-marathon race with 2,000 runners, whilst the Citan Travelinerwill be leading the main event.

These vehicles are the smallest in the Mercedes-Benz range,specifically developed to meet the multiple challenges ofeveryday urban traffic. They are robust, flexible and with theimpressive fuel efficiency, extremely cost-effective. Visit theBrighton Marathon Exhibition on Friday 4th or Saturday 5thApril to take a closer look.

So, what else is out on the road supporting this prestigiousevent? The Vito Panel Vans, Dualiners and Traveliners are allused for a range of needs from event set up, course checkingand tail-end vehicles for runners that need a helping hand -

MERCEDES-BENZ ‘BORN TO RUN’ AT BRIGHTON MARATHON 2014

three great models that show the versatility and flexibility of avehicle for a variety of transportation requirements.

The Sprinter is the vehicle of choice for supporting the morethan 10,000 runners looking after their personal belongingswhile they take part in the race.

Rossetts Rental, Van and Truck Hire will also be supplying somevehicles, notably a 7.5 tonne Canter which provides logisticalsupport throughout the event, from set up to dismantling of themany key areas.

And if that is not enough, once you get to the finish line, youwill see for the first time in the UK the latest edition to theRossetts range – a six-wheel drive Sprinter.

Here’s wishing every success to all the runners for a fantastic2014 experience.

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Water StationsThere will be 12 Water Stations along the course, providingIconiq water pouches. Water Stations are at Mile 3, Mile 6, Mile8, 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 bewater at The Start and The Finish. Southern Water are kindlyproviding us with emergency water access points should theybe required.

Please note that ICONIQ Water Stations will not be positionedexactly by the stated mile marker itself. The above informationis just a guide to approximately where they will be, give or takea short distance. We will be providing recycling facilities in theform of Rabbit Skips and 1100 litre wheelie bins after eachwater station. Where possible we would ask you to please tryand throw any pouches in the skips and bins provided.

Runner FuelGatorade will be available at: Mile 5, Mile 12, Mile 19 and Mile24.There will be a number of flavours available along thecourse. High5 EnergyGels will be available at Miles 15 and 21There will also be a range of flavours at each station.

Mile MarkersThere will be a mile marker at every mile and kilometremarkers every 5k. Please note mile markers may not bepositioned 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 inthe Olympic Marathon, the markers can be approximate.

Cheer StationsWe are proud to have over 375 charities involved in the 2014Brighton Marathon and if you are a charity runner you willprobably see a number of them cheering you on along thecourse. Please contact your charity directly to find out if andwhere they are going to be positioned on race day! Please doencourage your friends and family to come and cheer you ontoo! We would encourage all charity runners to have your nameprinted on your running vest. It will really motivate you hearingyour name being shouted out when it’s getting tough.

Music and Entertainment on the CourseAs in previous years, there will be a number of music pointsalong the course showcasing a number of acts, bands andperformers to help keep you motivated!

THECOURSEAS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, THERE WILL BE A NUMBER OF MUSIC POINTS ALONG THE COURSE

See page 70 for a full listing and times of our ‘On Course’entertainment.

Walkers and Slow RunnersThe Brighton Marathon is a running event, but we doappreciate that there might be times that you need to walk onthe day due to tiredness or blisters. We are only allowed tokeep the roads closed for a certain period of time and anyonemoving around the course at a speed slower than a 6 hourfinishing time (which allows almost 15 minutes per mile), maybe moved on to the pavements. There will be a sweep vehiclemoving at this speed, picking up anyone who requires a lift tothe Finish. Anyone refusing or “not requiring” a lift in this vehiclewill be asked to regard themselves as a pedestrian and moveoff the carriageway. If at any point you do need to walk, pleasekeep to the side to allow participants to run past you safely. Donot stop in the middle of the road, because you will frustraterunners trying to run past you and may cause an accident.

Blue Light AccessIn places, and where necessary, there is a Blue Light laneadjacent to the course to allow access for Emergency Vehicles.At all times we would request your understanding in regard toany emergencies which may arise. In the highly unlikely eventthat a blue light vehicle needs to cross or access the course, weask you to please stop and make way.

ToiletsThere 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 Mile25 and at the Finish.

First Aid St John Ambulance will be providing part of our medicalsupport on the day. There will be multiple first aid stationsalong the course, assisting runners who may need basicmedical attention. There will be medical cover at every waterstation with specific medical tents along the course.

Most casualties will be treated at the nearest medical stationto them, but any serious cases will be transported to ourAdvanced Treatment Centre on the course (approx. Mile 14,Grand Avenue), or at the Finish. In rare and extremely seriouscases, patients will be transported by ambulance to Accidentand Emergency at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.

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The marathon finishes in Madeira Drive, just east ofBrighton Pier. When you cross the line please keep moving.This is important, not only for your muscles to avoid themseizing up, but also to prevent congestion in the Finisharea. If you need assistance our medical team will be onhand to support you.

Finisher essentialsThe Finish area is a secure area with no public access. Once youcross the line you will be given your finishers essentials, including:

� Your Finisher medal� A space blanket to keep you warm� A goody bag to take away and enjoy� Your Finisher T-Shirt – available in small, medium,

large and extra-large sizes� Gatorade, water and a banana

Only those who finish the Brighton Marathon will be entitledto a Finisher’s medal, goody bag and Finisher T-shirt. Please donot ask for more than one as marshals have been instructed toonly issue one per person and of course you receiving more

than one may deny another Finisher from receiving each ofthese items.

First aidThere will be an Advanced Treatment Centre adjacent to thefinish line with ambulances on standby.

Baggage reclaim lorriesOnce you have collected your goody bag and Finisher T-shirtyou will reach the baggage lorries. Please refer to your racenumber to identify which lorry your kit bag is on.

Meet your runner areaThe Meet Your Runner Area will be located on the beach whereyou exit the Runner Finish Area. The exact location can be seenon the Finish map, please see above.

Once you have exited the Runner Finish Area you will bedirected on to the beach and guided to some A – Z signs in theMeet Your Runner Area. This is the best place to arrange to meetyour friends and family after the event. Make sure you agree asuitable letter to meet at before setting off on your marathon.

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The Beach Village will be the place to aim for once you’vecompleted your marathon; with the perfect mix of placesto relax, unwind and have a bite to eat, whilst beingentertained! We have worked hard to make it bigger andbetter than previous years, adding lots more for yourenjoyment.

We recommend your supporters make their way to the BeachVillage once they have seen you out on course. Entertainmentwill begin at 8.30am, in time for the first BM10k runner to crossthe Finish line at 9am, captured on our big screens in andaround the area. This is the perfect warm-up for the marathon event when we expect to see our first finisher atapproximately 11.25am.

Once you have collected your Finisher Essentials you will exiton to the beach into the ‘Meet Your Runner Area’ where youwill be able to reunite with your loved ones and celebrate yourmarathon finish!

If you have run for a charity, make sure you check whetherthey will be based in our Charity Village, this is the perfect

place for them to thank you for your support at the event andoffer you some light refreshments as you recoup.

We will have a mix of food stalls and concessions spread outacross the Beach with an array of deck chairs and picnicbenches to rest at and reflect on your achievement.

The Beach Village is a place of celebration and with the line-upof 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 DriveAfter exiting the finish system, you have five ways of exitingthe Repatriation Area:

Park & Ride Bus: Buses will exit from Madeira Drive, past thefinish line at the bottom of Duke’s Mound with the first oneleaving at 1.30pm. Please make sure you get the correct bus, asthere are separate services running to each Park and Ride site.

Towards Brighton Pier and The City: Head for the Pier anduse one of the crossings on Madeira Drive which will directyou past the Sealife Centre and across a crossing point justpast the centre on Marine Parade which will take you back intothe City.

Alternatively, continue west along the seafront road to ournew bridge which will take you north. Once on the oppositeside of the road, signage will be direct you to either BrightonTrain Station or into the Lanes.

Towards The Marina: Our advice is to go by foot alongMadeira 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 ConcordeII (in Repatriation) will be open, but busy! Note: for safetyreasons, only upward movement will be allowed on thesesteps which are relatively narrow. ResultsAll race results with finisher times will be posted on theBrighton Marathon website and App shortly after you finish.

Food and DrinkIt’s important when you finish the race to consume a hot mealas soon as possible to replace all the energy you have used.Replenishing your reserves quickly after the race willaccelerate your recovery in the following hours and days. Thereare hundreds of lovely restaurants and pubs in Brighton tochoose from or come and visit our Beach Village where we willhave a selection of food and drink stalls.

Marathon PhotosMarathon-photo.com is the official Brighton Marathon racephotographers and we want to thank them for their support.Photos will be available after Race Day. Please visit our websitemarathon-photos.com/ for more information.

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For the fifth yearwe will have aBrightonMarathon MobileApp. We haveworked hard onimproving thefunctionality anddesign of thisyear’s App, whichwill be availableon iPhone andAndroid phonesshortly. The Appwill be coveringboth theMarathon and theBM10k.

The App has anumber of keyfunctions whichwill help you andyour friends andfamily enjoyMarathon day evenmore.

Download the App and bring your mobile with you when youcollect your running number from the Brighton MarathonExhibition. Tap onto the My Runners page, type in your nameand tap follow. Selecting yourself will give you access to yourallocated running number, which you need to know when youcome to the Exhibition. Show the runner page with your nameon it along with your ID to collect your running number at therunner number collection area at the Exhibition.

Tracking runners – you can follow more than one runner. Byfollowing a runner via the My Runners page you can benotified when they have started on race day, and how theyare progressing along the course. Timing maps will be placedat every 5km for the first time.

BRIGHTONMARATHONAPPThis part of the app is ideal for supporters. Going onto the mappage will show you where you are in relation to the course,and if you’ve followed any runners, where they are on theroute. This is a perfect tool for planning whether you’ve gottime for another drink, or if your friends or family areapproaching. We are also planning on adding some keycourse maps – the Beach Village in particular, so you can planahead of the race where to meet your friends.

Up to date with news – this part of the App is linked with ourTwitter and Facebook feed. Follow the event throughout theweekend via this page.

Where to eat and drink – another part of the map which showswhere the good places to eat and drink are. We will beuploading Marathon Weekend offers as they come online andthe map will show you where they are located around the city.

The App is the ideal tool for anyone coming to BrightonMarathon. Download the App from mid-March!

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ICONIQ SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES GUIDE

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From the inaugural Brighton Marathon the invitation tojoin in the action was also extended to schoolchildrenbetween the ages of seven and 17, and so the Mini Mile was born.

From the off it was a roaring success and numbers havemushroomed from 400 in its first edition to 3000 this year. In thefirst four years the races were held over the final mile of theMarathon along the promenade and finishing in Madeira Drive.

But this year it was decided to give the event the spotlight itdeserves with a day to itself on the Saturday before theMarathon. With a later start time of 11am and an easier-to-follow circular course, it will be a more enjoyable spectacle forparents and friends.

Please note that race packs, containing your race number,timing chip and race T-shirt must be collected from TheBrighton Marathon Exhibition on Friday 4 April 2014, or onrace morning from Preston Park on Saturday 5 April 2014.

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9.00 Race Pack Collection opens

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10:00 Event Village opens

10:45 First warm up

11.00 First race, with races every 15 minutes

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FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE

As the Mini Milers trail-blaze their brand new course at11am, Preston Park will be transformed into a riot ofcolour and movement buzzing with all the excitement andenthusiasm of a major event.

With 3000 children to get off their marks there will be non-stopaction with packs setting off every 15 minutes on the imperialmile challenge. But the action starts long before the childrengo to their marks.

Before each race there will be a warm-up to ensure that thechildren are fit and raring to go, so the park will be a hive ofcolourful activity. The races are age banded and identified bydifferent coloured T-shirts. There will be music and interviewsfrom the stage as well as all the hustle and bustle of the EventVillage and concessionary stalls filling the air.

At the conclusion of each race, the top three will be taken tothe stage where prize giving will take place while the nextwarm-up is going through its paces.

Barnardo’s Registered Charity Nos. 216250 and SC037605

BE PART OF THE BRIGHTON MARATHON WEEKEND

To enter visit www.brightonminimile.co.uk

ICONIQ SHLURP!MINI MILE RACES

Open to 7-17 years11am Saturday 5 April 2014

Given the circular nature of the course, it will be easy forfamilies and friends to follow progress of their children. Butthere will also be television cameras covering the event andrelaying all the action on big screens so nothing is missed.

The start and finish are alongside the cafeteria on the southside of the Park and the course runs in an anti-clockwisedirection heading due west and then turning for the long800m straight adjacent to London Road to Stanford Avenue.

The event will be accompanied by commentary and Scottishradio and TV presenter, Jenni Falconer, who will be hosting thewhole day.

For the record, the senior age group records stand at 4:18 forthe Boys held by Charlie Grice of Cardinal Newman, while theGirls’ best of 5:32 belongs to Abigail Ashbee-Simmonds(Haywards Heath 6th Form). But there are records to be brokenin all the age groups.

Since some people will be there with younger brothers andsisters who are not yet old enough to take part, they will beable to let off steam on the Argus bouncy castle as well ashaving a picnic area to romp around in.

For those who have not expended enough energy racing overthe Mile there is always the challenge of Batak’s reaction boardand other novel sports challenges. Who knows? The kids mighteven shame their parents into having a go.

Stands confirmed within The Event Village include the SussexCricket Factory and charity partner Barnardo’s complete withmascot for that memento snap of what promises to be amemorable day.

Places are still available for seven to 17 year olds to take part inthese fun packed races.

Be a part of the opening event of The Brighton MarathonWeekend 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 £15.00for 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 theICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile Races again this year.

At Barnardo’s we ‘believe in children’ and transform the lives ofsome of the most vulnerable children in the UK today, thusrealising our founder Dr Barnardo’s dream of a world where nochild 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 rangeof over 900 vital projects across the UK. These projects providehelp and support for children and young people affected bytoday’s most urgent issues: poverty, homelessness, disabilityand abuse.

Please come and see us at the Mini Mile Races on Saturday 5thApril. We have lots of exciting activities planned at our stand inthe event village including a Teddy Bears Picnic, Face Paintingand a Colouring Competition. Barney Bear will be there too tomeet you, so please come to say hello and have your phototaken with him!

There’s still time to join Team Barnardo’s and help vulnerableand disadvantaged children throughout the UK.

Then you can:

� Download your tailored FUNdrais ing pack full of fun ideas to help you raise sponsorship

� Enjoy race day support with huge cheers from the Barnardo'scheer station along the course and at the finish line

� Join us pre/post-race in the Event Village for fun activities and meet the lovely Barney bear!

� 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, emailevents@barnardos.org.uk, ring 0208 498 7408 or visit ourChallenge Events website.barnardos.org.uk/challengeevents/runs

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The standard bearer for this approach in years one and twowas the senior boys’ winner, Charlie Grice. Charlie is a localathlete who had already proved he had enough talent to breaklegendary Brightonian Steve Ovett’s schoolboy record for the800m. But since setting the current Mini Mile record of 4:18 in2011 Charlie has gone on to much greater things.

In Tampere, Finland, last year he grabbed European U-23 1500msilver sixth months after representing Britain in the European crosscountry championships in Budapest. Also in 2013, in the EuropeanTeam championships in Gateshead, he lifted another silver medal.

On the Girls’ side, Amber Anning has dominated the headlines byaccumulating an impressive four Mini Mile wins out of four anddominating 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 theSportshall Athletics UK Final at the standing long jump and thefour-lap race. Now a member of Brighton and Hove AC, Amber isclearly a talent for the future. Her Mini Mile record of 6:20 for theunder 11 age group still stands.

To cap her year Amber was announced as the winner of the YoungSports Personality of the Year at the Brighton & Hove City Sport andPhysical Activities Award which took place at The Royal Pavilion.

Amber enjoyed an exceptional athletics season finishing as UKnumber one (Under 13 Girl) for Pentathlon and 60m and secondover 200m with many other top ten rankings.  Apart from her twonational Sportshall titles, she holds eight Sussex titles and brokesix county records.

Given the success of the Mini Mile, the decision was taken todevelop the children’s interest even further by arranging MiniMile warmups. Held over a serious of weekdays at differentvenues in Brighton, these help pupils get used to racing over thedistance and makes it more likely they will enjoy the experienceon the big day.

MINI MILE GLORIES

The launch for this year’s new look ICONIQ Shlurp! Mini Mile tookplace at Varndean school in January. Varndean of course nurturedthe talents of one of Britain’s greatest ever athletes: Steve Ovett.

The morning was graced with the presence of the 2014 Mini MileAmbassador, Lisa Dobriskey, who spoke to an enthusiasticassembly of 300 children.

Lisa was 2006 Commonwealth champion and World silver fromBerlin 2009 where she missed out on gold by a slender onehundredth of a second. And it all started when she decided to takepart in her school sports.

Dobriskey brought her medals with her and was surrounded by anenthusiastic crowd of youngsters she was hoping to inspire: “Sporthas given me lots of opportunities – it’s formed my life and it’s whatI am passionate about,” said Dobriskey.

FROM THE OFF THE INTENTION OF THE MINI MILE RACESWAS NOT ONLY TO GET

KIDS OUT OF THE CLASSROOM BUT TO INJECTSOME SERIOUS INTEREST IN ATHLETICS

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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 closeBM10K Info

We are very excited for the inaugural BM10k and we thank youfor being part of year one! This section provides you with somekey information to help you prepare for your event. Best of luckwith the final stages of your training – see you at the Finish!

Race Pack CollectionAll runners are to collect their race pack from the BrightonMarathon Exhibition held at The Brighton Centre betweenFriday 4 April 11am to 7pm or Saturday 5 April 10am to 6pm.

� Running number with timing chip integrated � Kit bag� 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)

� Safety pins

Running NumberThe timing chip is attached to the back of your number. Pleasedo not remove this otherwise you will not receive a finish time. Please check that your running number matches the numberon your kit bag sticker. If it does not, please speak with theInformation Team at the Brighton Marathon Exhibition or speakto someone at the Information Tent at the Start on race morning.

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Please ensure that you complete the medical details on the backof your race number and attach it to the front of your runningtop with the safety pins provided. The medical information onthe back is extremely important and will be used by our medicalteam, should you fall unwell during the event.

The StartThe Start for the BM10k will be at Preston Park and will set off45 minutes before the Brighton Marathon event at 8.30amWhen at the Start, please ensure you allow plenty of time toput any belongings you have with you on to the BaggageLorries located at the top of the park, allow for toilet queues andensure that you secure the space you want on the Start line.

CourseWe have created a fast, flat course that takes in parts of theBrighton Marathon route whilst encapsulating Brighton’s CityCentre and the famous coast line, finishing on Madeira Drivejust past the Palace Pier.

Water stations and toilets can be found just before 3k and 6k aswell 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 websiteand App on race day.

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Two of Britain’s top female marathon runners Alyson Dixonand Louise Damen head the line-up for the new BM10kwhich takes place on Sunday 6th April 2014, on the samemorning as the marathon.

Dixon was ranked 2nd in the UK marathon standings in 2013with a time of 2:31:08 from her second place finish at the 2013Brighton Marathon. Damen currently heads the 2014 UKmarathon standings with a time of 2:32:21. Both athletes areseeking selection for summer championship marathons ateither the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow or the 2014European Championships in Zurich.

BM10k - DIXON AND DAMEN TUNE UP FOR

CHAMPIONSHIPS

With similar PBs over the 10k distance - with 32:47 Damen’s iscurrently 6 seconds faster - their duel at the BM10k is likely tobe an intriguing one. There is also a £1000 time bonus to thefemale winner who breaks 32 minutes and 30 seconds, as wellas to the male winner who breaks 29 minutes.

The men’s field is likely to include several British athleteslooking to bring their PB performance under 29 minutes.Fastest among the early entries is Matt Hynes whose PBcurrently 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 prizesfor the first, second and third male and female British athletesof £500, £300 and £200 respectively.

The BM10k course is using the same start and finish as themarathon but starts at 8.30am, 45 minutes before themarathon. The first 5km of the route heads through the citycentre and hits the seafront just after the 5km point; thesecond 5km runs out and back on the seafront before finishingback in Madeira Drive. Overall the course has a net 16m drop inelevation from start to finish.

Any local athletes who have run under 32 minutes (men) andunder 36:30 (women) are entitled to a free entry to the BM10kand can request this by emailing info@groundedevents.co.ukfor the attention of the Elite Athlete Coordinator.

BRIGHTONMARATHONDEFERRALS

If you have deferred or are considering deferring your entryinto the Brighton Marathon 2014 but you could comfortablytake part in a 10k distance, why not consider registering forthe BM10k and still being a part of the fantastic atmosphereof the Brighton Marathon Weekend?

All Brighton Marathon deferrals will receive a discounted entryof £12 into this year’s BM10k, and you will still be able to deferyour marathon entry to the Brighton Marathon 2015. Pleasevisit brightonmarathon.co.uk/deferrals for information on howto defer your entry.

BE PART OF THE BRIGHTON MARATHON WEEKEND

NEW BM10k Britain’s new, !at, fast 10k 8.30am Sunday 6 April 2014

Entries close 28 February www.brightonmarathon.co.uk

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It was as though the thousands who competed and themasses who came to cheer them on were all aware thatsomething special was being born in this magnificentseaside city.

It seemed entirely appropriate that the elite side of thingsshould have an exotic touch as the men’s leader came intoview to ecstatic support and Mongolian Serod Batochircrossed the line well clear of the field. The fact that he hadbeen 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 closerto home as Jo Bryce of Burgess Hill carried the day with a timeof 3:05:20. They were times that were to be dramaticallyrevised 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 thesea-front in the person of former world 10000m champion, LizMcColgan. She was not here to run but coach the eventualwinner and new course record holder, Alyson Dixon, who onlystarted running seriously at the age of 23.

Liz also knew a bit about marathons since she had won inLondon, New York and Tokyo and her charge duly camethrough to smash the record by over half an hour and set aqualifying time for the Daegu world championships with2:34:51. It was also a personal best by the handsome margin ofjust under eight minutes.

The men’s best was also revised, this time by the first Kenyanwinner, Philemon Kiprop, who lopped almost three minutesoff Batochir’s time. It was a sign of things to come as the nexttwo winners were also Kenyan.

The marathon was also awarded the IAAF Bronze label afterthe 2011 race.

One year on and it was Olympic year with the tonic of goodweather continuing. There was, however, a breeze blowingthat both winners commented on. But it was not strongenough for the record breaking to suffer.

On the men’s side, Kenyan Peter Some improved the courserecord by over four minutes while for the women, SviatlanaKouhan of Belarus went one better by hacking five minutes offDixon’s time from the previous year.

For 2013 the decision was made to change the start for theelites who set off from further up the London road instead ofmaking the tour of Preston Park first as in previous years. Thebenefit was immediately obvious as the first mile passed inrecord breaking pace that was never to relent.

At the finish on Madeira Drive it was double joy for Kenya asboth men’s and women’s winners came from the East Africancountry. Dominic Kangor crossed the line in 2:10:46 whileEunice Kales got her marathon running career off to a fine startclocking 2:28:50.

Second to Kales, former Brighton champion Dixon made ahappy return by smashing her personal best for 2:31:10. Buther elation was tinged with frustration as she missed out by anagonising 10 seconds on the British Athletics A standardqualification time for the IAAF Moscow World championships.

For 2014 there are high hopes for more course records as theroute has changed once again making it even faster. A hill onthe Rottingdean loop has been taken out with the early flatsection around the city extended to make up the deficit.

Now preparing for its fifth edition, excitement is building foryet another cracking race.

FOUR YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE THAT GOLDEN DAY WHEN THE CITY TURNED OUT IN STYLEAND THE WEATHER GODS SHONE ON THE INAUGURAL BRIGHTON MARATHON.

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Clockwise from top left:Serod Batochir, Jo BrycePhilemon KipropSviatlana Kouhan Peter Some, Alyson DixonEunice Kales and Dominic Kangor

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Since it began in 2010, American Express has been a proudsupporter of the Brighton Marathon, an event which hascontinued to grow and evolve, becoming the UK’s secondlargest marathon and one of the region’s biggest annualcommunity events.

Each year nearly 10,000 people, many of them from the Brighton &Hove area, and many of whom are American Express employees andcustomers, run 26.2 miles to fundraise for their chosen charities.

American Express’ extensive network of employee volunteerswill be among those representing ‘Team Brighton Marathon’ –a group of almost 1,500 dedicated individuals responsible forensuring the event is safe and fun, both for the runners andthe local residents lining the route.

Volunteers will have varied roles from drivers and sportsmasseurs, to marshals and those responsible for keeping therunners hydrated along the picturesque route.

As in previous years, representatives from the Healthy Livingteam will be among those congratulating runners as they crossthe Finish line and will also have the rewarding task ofpresenting them with their well-earned medals.

Our company has been part of the Sussex landscape for morethan 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 healthyand robust as it can be. We do that by creating partnershipsthat benefit the community, underscoring our long termcommitment to the area.

Not only does the Brighton Marathon improve the physicalhealth of our citizens, it also has a significant positiveeconomic 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 andfamily, we wish you the best for 6 April and thank all thevolunteers for their support.

Yours sincerely

Rafael Marquez UK Country Manager,American Express.

AMERICAN EXPRESS’ EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE AMONGTHOSE REPRESENTING ‘TEAM BRIGHTON MARATHON’.

AMEX IN THE COMMUNITY

In 2013 the Brighton Marathon broadened its commitmentto the local community by appealing for volunteers to helpjoin the marathon’s task force. That commitment continuesin 2014. The aim being to provide volunteers with theopportunity to gain skills and qualifications that will provebeneficial to future job roles. Race Director Tom Naylor, said‘’In return for tapping into this wealth of selfless dedicationwe at the Marathon would like to give the army of volunteersan extra springboard for future employment.’’

Working with City College and Jobcentre Plus, the organisers ofBrighton Marathon steer the project towards enhancing the jobprospects of candidates through Team Leader or a Health andSafety qualification. Graham Widdowson/DWP said: ‘’This is anopportunity to gain work related skills by volunteering andreceiving 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 roleon race day. In 2013, work experience candidate Simon Holkhamjoined the Brighton Marathon Team and worked closely with theorganisers. Simon said of his experience: ”It was great to get aninsight 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 JobcentrePlus we hope to offer many more chances for people to gain theskills to aid them in achieving employment. Amir Bahrami of CityCollege stands by our commitment and said: ‘’City College pridesitself on providing Business and Professional courses; BrightonMarathon is an ideal platform for providing training in CustomerService and Team Leadership. We are proud to be partnering withthe Marathon and impacting career development in Brighton’’.

Brighton Marathon would like to thank its volunteers, CityCollege Brighton and The Jobcentre Plus for their contributionto Brighton Marathon 2014.

For further details on courses at City College Brighton andHove contact us on 01273 667712 or visit ccb.ac.uk

“BrightonandHoveJobs.com is delighted to be working inpartnership with the Brighton Marathon again. It is an uplifting, fund raising event for the city and it is inspirational tosee how many local residents sign up to volunteer each year.”

VOLUNTEER COMMITMENT

But something was stirring and a succession of 5k and 10kraces on top of the occasional trail run and RunBrighton’srunbrighton.com Sunday group runs was generating genuineinterest: “I really loved the feel and buzz of running. I felt greaton these runs and wanted more of it.”

The turning point came when he took the important step ofjoining a club: “My training was always fairly basic, just four orfive runs a week, similar pace, just adding time or miles to it,some basic weight training and occasionally cycling.

LOCAL HERO FROM JOGGER TO DREAMS OF RIO

KEVIN ROJASYou may just think you are a jogger who will never makethe grade, but Kevin Rojas is a dramatic example of what can happen when a hobby is transformed into aserious 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 tonothing more than collecting finisher’s medals and beatinghis elder brother.

“It all changed when I joined Brighton and Hove ACbrightonandhovecity-ac.com and discovered there was amethod for training properly. There is structure, phases andguidance. All that I had done previously was just build a strongbase but now I started really working and training properly.”

Rojas holds down a full-time office job and has the goodfortune to be married to someone who shares his love ofrunning. “She understands why and how I train and we caneven travel to races together and enjoy the whole vibe of racesand 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 formarathon running. Before entering the Brighton Marathon,Rojas had run several other marathons at between three hoursand three hours 45mins. But with some structured trainingbehind him, he broke through the three hour barrier for a2:48:36 personal best in 2011.

By the following year the training was beginning to bear fruitto the extent that Rojas was thinking of a fast sub-70min halfmarathon. Since a number of his club mates were thinking ofAmsterdam, he decided to join them.

Initially embarrassed at being told to stand at the front of hispen, all caution was swept aside by what then transpired. It ispure Boy’s Own stuff: “The first 10k flew by, there were five ofus, in a group, by 15k there were only three of us left.

“I felt comfortable with the pace and with about 4k to go Ithought I could push the pace and try to drop them. Iremember the last 3k going on forever. I never looked back. Ijust homed in on the lead motorbike and ran. My brother wasoutside the stadium under the 1k to go banner and shoutedthat I was ahead by a minute.

“Entering the stadium was such a relief but I was so nervous Iwould get pipped at the finish line I did not see the clock, thecrowd, anything. I just ran for the line.”

His finishing time of 69:27 was improved to 68:12 last year andthe man who started as Joe Jogger is now entertaining dreamsof Rio2016. To that end he has upped his mileage to 80-90mpwand has entered London and Berlin.

Before that though there is the inaugural BM10kbrightonmarathon.co.uk/bm10k where Rojas hopes to break

through the 30min barrier to launch himself on the next stageof his career: “In the mid to long term range I hope to breaktwo hours 15 minutes within the next 18 months and have thepossibility to compete at an international level with the bigchallenge and dream being Rio 2016.”

Kevin Rojas training week

Monday 6 miles in the morning10 miles in the afternoon

Tuesday Speed session8 x 1k at 3000m pace 

Wednesday6 miles in the morning10 miles in the afternoon

Thursday Long rep session6 x 1 mile at 10k pace

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SaturdayTempo session Anywhere between 10-14 miles at Marathon pace 

Sunday Long run on the South Downs2 hours time on feet

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THANKS TO ALL THE CHARITIES AND THEIR RUNNERS WHO ARE SUCH AN INTEGRAL PARTOF THE BRIGHTON MARATHON. WE SALUTE YOU AND WISH YOU ALL THE BEST OF LUCK!

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Good luck to all our NSPCC runners! Thank you fordoing something amazing for children.

Go Team Panda! We look forward to meeting you atthe finish line from us all at WWF!

Remember every step you take and every pennyraised is helping support the 550,000 women livingthrough the trauma of breast cancer , thank you -Breast Cancer Care

We look forward to seeing you on the day! Come andvisit us at our marquee to relax, refuel and receiveyour complimentary post-race massage – Scope

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A charity that has been on board since the very beginningof the Brighton Marathon is the Kent, Sussex and SurreyAir Ambulance service. Considering their area ofoperations, Brighton is clearly the perfect fit forfundraising and they have little difficulty recruiting.

As with most charities, their runners set up online donationpages at the beginning of the year with most donations comingin the two weeks before the race and the week following.

Over the four editions staged so far the enthusiastic team atKSSAA has raised an eye popping £89,000. Head ofCommunity Engagement and Volunteer Resource, Amy Hamer,says that the benefit to the service is not only the money butthe increased profile that the race confers.

“We look on the Brighton Marathon as a brilliant opportunity toshowcase our life-saving work – through presence on the BrightonMarathon website, at the Expo, and through our own mailings torunning clubs and past supporters with the aim of filling our places.

“We also issue many press releases and tweets – all excellentpublicity. On the day itself, we have two cheer squads andagain, we look on this not only as a way to support our runnersbut also to put up as many banners and balloons with our logoon as possible – not to mention shouting out the charity’sname as much as we can as the excitement rises when we spota runner with one of our shirts on.”

It is noticeable that once people have committed themselvesto the charity that it does not stop at one race, but they thendiversify 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 firstmarathon came in Brighton in 2010 has since gone on to run inmany other events. Not only did the charity benefit but the man’sfitness and lifestyle has also dramatically undergone a revolution.

Anyone who signs up for KSAA is well looked after, which isprobably why many come back time and time again andeventually become core members of the team: “We recognisethat a marathon is a huge achievement and requires an awfullot of dedicated training,” admits Hamer.

“We do our best to provide support and tips to our participantson how to maximise their fundraising.  We use social media moreand more, and find that our tweets are regularly re-tweeted, andwe have a Facebook page for our BM runners, and issue weeklynewsletters via email in the months leading up to the race.  

“We hold a pre race meeting for our participants two monthsbefore their big day – which is a great way for everyone tolearn a little more about the charity and to meet the otherrunners in the team.

“Subject to medical emergencies the crew will have a chat toour runners about the operation and how all their fundraisingwill be making a difference to those that need our service.”

Jason Denny of Eastbourne, father of five year old Pearl, is onefundraiser who was motivated to raise cash for the airambulance when his daughter was involved in a serious roadtraffic accident in Ashford, Kent, June 2010. She and the 33-year-old driver were given emergency treatment at the scenebefore Pearl was airlifted to King’s College Hospital in London.

The driver was also taken to the major trauma centre by thecharity’s other helicopter and both have since made a fullrecovery. Jason will now be putting his best feet forward for theemergency 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 notsure that she would have made a full recovery so I will alwaysbe indebted to them.

“Running the marathon is just a small way of raising money forthe charity and a token of my appreciation.

“The Air Ambulance played a critical role in saving Pearl’s life andmoreover reduced the risk of her having life-changing injuries.

“I’m determined to run the marathon well and the memory ofmy daughter’s resilience and the support she received will nodoubt ease the pain and make it an enjoyable experience.”

OVER THE FOUR RACES THE ENTHUSIASTIC TEAM AT KENT, SUSSEX AND SURREY AIRAMBULANCE SERVICE HAS RAISED AN EYE POPPING £89,000.

THE LOCAL CHARITY EFFECT

The Brighton Marathon is not only about elite runners andfast times. There is also the all important aspect of puttingsomething back into the community in which the race isheld. So each year we choose four Local Charity Partnersthat we shine a spotlight on in order to help them raisefunds for their particular good cause.

While the headlines go to the first man and woman across theline, way back in the field there are the men and women whohave sacrificed comfort on long winter nights for the hard slogof dedicating their effort to helping their chosen charity.

No matter how small the sum may seem to the high rollers of thisworld, every penny counts for the less privileged as witnessed in the words of this year’s four charities outlined below.

� THE LULLABY TRUST – lullabytrust.org.ukThe Lullaby Trust is hoping to raise £40,000 which will fund thepost of a Regional Development Officer (RDO) for two wholeyears in the Sussex region. The RDO will work withprofessionals to provide vital support for bereaved families,enabling them to move forward after losing a baby suddenlyand unexpectedly, and prepare for the arrival of a new baby.  

� ST WILFRID’S HOSPICE (Chichester) – stwh.co.ukEmily and Charlotte’s Dad was cared for here at St Wilfrid’s and theywanted 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 ourInpatient Unit and in their own homes. Dale is running Brightonagainthis year, which is brilliant - good luck everyone!

� SASBAH - The Sussex Association for Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus – sasbah.org.uk

“Team work pays off.  Sasbah’s 2013 Brighton Marathon teamhelped raise funds for ‘Bourne Free’, our fantastic disabilitiesyouth club in Eastbourne”

� BLIND VETERANS – blindveterans.org.ukThea Davies, ran for us last year in memory of her partnerCaptain Stephen Healey, from the 1st Battalion Royal Welshwho was tragically killed in Afghanistan on the 26th May 2012.We’ve already had lots of interest in the event for this year andeven have a few of our blind veterans who are tackling thechallenge. Our centre in Ovingdean offers training andrehabilitation to our blind veterans to help them discover lifebeyond sight loss.

EACH YEAR WE CHOOSE FOUR LOCAL CHARITY PARTNERS IN ORDER TO HELP THEM RAISE FUNDS

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For the second year, Channel 4 will be broadcasting anhour long highlights special about the 2014 BrightonMarathon Weekend.

So set your reminders for the morning of Saturday 12th Aprilat 7am to relive the exciting weekend. The programme will befeaturing the Expo, Mini Mile Races, the new BM10k race alongwith the elite and mass Brighton Marathon race, all from thecomfort of your home.

Last year the highlights package reached an impressive peakaudience of 314,000. That represents around double thenormal viewing figures for the early morning weekend slotand underlines the growing popularity of the UK’s secondbiggest Marathon.

This year there’ll be even more to see with our newdevelopments. See if you can spot yourself.

BRIGHTONMARATHONCHANNEL 4 COVERAGEA PROGRAMME FEATURING THE EXPO, SHLURP! MINI MILE RACES & NEW BM10k

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YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE TO SEE WHAT'S ON OUR2014 FINISHER'S MEDAL! HERE'S A RECAP OF PREVIOUS MEDALS.

BRIGHTON MARATHON MEDALS

SPECTATOR GUIDE

• 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 providesaccess to and from the seafront and is located at 13.5 miles.

Other Crossing PointsA number of other crossing points can be found at thefollowing locations:

• Grand Avenue – Approx. Mile 14 • Kingsway, bottom of Grand Avenue – Approx. Mile 18 • Peace Statue, Hove Lawns – Approx. Mile 25

CROSSING POINTS

We have included a number of crossing points andpedestrian walkways in key areas to ensure that you canget 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 offyour loved ones, we advise that you leave Preston Park by 9amahead of the race start.

To get to the seafront, leave the park via one of the two exitson Preston Road and ensure that you remain on the pavementclosest to the park side. We will have in place directionalsignage leading you through a walk way past the Level and onto the Old Steine. Our friendly volunteers and stewards will helpyou through.

Once you arrive at the bottom of the Old Steine you will beable to access the seafront to view the marathon or use one ofour crossing points to access the Beach Village and Finish Area.

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As runners make their way on to Wharf Road, Mile 19 theyjoin Basin Road South and enter what we call, ‘The Road to Hell’.

This is one of the hardest sections of the Brighton Marathoncourse as runners are embarking on their final few miles andneed lots of support to carry them through.

Saucony are once again setting up their very own Cheer Zoneto ensure that the 10,000 runners passing through this sectionare entertained, refreshed and supported at a time when theyneed encouragement the most.

Last year the area was a great success and brought a partyfeel to the event with music, big crowds and an electricatmosphere which saw the Port come to life! 2014 will

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have an ever bigger cheer leading team, livelier music andmore entertainment. Food and drink will be available topurchase 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 walkwayacross the Port itself. Parking is available on the A259surrounding roads.

The first elite runner should reach the area from 10.50am withthe masses following until approximately 5pm.

This is the perfect spot for friends, families and charities to beon race – show your support and join Saucony in cheeringrunners 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 estimatedfinish 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 17:00:00Metropole

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 15:00:00Portslade

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 15:00:00Wharf 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 16:00:00Station

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

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The Brighton Marathon route takes runners out of the citycentre and into the outlying areas or 'city villages'. Ofcourse the runners may be a little too preoccupied to takein their surroundings but it's a great opportunity for theirsupporters to see parts of Brighton & Hove they may notbe familiar with. So here's our guide on what to look outfor in each of the areas:

Preston Park & London Road – Mile 1 Preston Park is the city's largest park and is often used for large-scale events, including the fabulous Pride party in August. Hereyou will also find the Preston Twins which are believed to bethe largest and oldest Elm Trees in the world. On the edge ofthe park is Preston Manor which fans of Downton Abbey andUpstairs, Downstairs will love as this Edwardian house has beenpreserved, giving visitors the chance to step back in time.

London Road is being regenerated so will be one to watch inthe future, although current highlights include the Duke ofYork's Picturehouse – a must for movie buffs! The cinema hascomfy seats and you can take a drink and a slice of homemadecake into the screening with you. Close by is Emporium, acultural venue set in a former church which has an eclecticprogramme of theatre, dance, performance and workshops.

Brighton Marina: Mile 11So much more than just a place to park your boat! The Marina ishome to the city's only outlet shopping centre, there is also agreat selection of bars and restaurants plus a casino, cinema andbowlplex. If running has given you the adrenaline bug then thisis a great spot for watersports such as zap cat racing and sailing.

The Deans: Miles 8 – 10Several of the villages on the outskirts of the city have namesending in Dean meaning 'little valley’. These include Roedean -home to the famous girl's school; Ovingdean; Woodingdean;and the largest one, Rottingdean. Rottingdean is a picturesquevillage and was once the home of Rudyard Kipling.

Hove: Miles 14, 18 and 23 - 25Some of the finest architecture can be found on the west sideof the city including the modernist Embassy Court; thestunning Regency houses of Brunswick Square and AdelaideCrescent across to the colourful beach huts. Hove Lawns has a'village green' feel to it being a popular place to sit back & relaxas well as being home to several events throughout the yearincluding the Foodies Festival. Hove Lagoon is the place to goto learn all the latest watersports including cablewakeboarding and wind-surfing.

Portslade and Aldrington: Miles 15 – 17 and 20 – 23This area is mainly residential with large Victorian houses; themain streets include New Church Road, Portland Road andSackville Road. Aldrington is also home to Poets Corner withstreets named after Wordsworth and Livingstone. PortlandRoad and Boundary Road are home to a range of independentshops selling second-hand furniture. This is a good spot for

spectators as it is usually quieter so it will be easier to get aspot at the front of the barriers to cheer on your runner.

Landmarks along the routeThe marathon route takes in a lot of the city's key landmarks sowe thought we would share some of the lesser known factsabout these key attractions:

� The Royal Pavilion (Mile 3): Did you know that thebuilding was used as a military hospital for Indian soldiersduring the First World War? The Indian Gate to the South ofthe grounds was given as a gift from the people of India tothank the city for assisting their wounded soldiers.

� Brighton Dome (Mile 2): This year marks the 40thanniversary of Abba winning the Eurovision Song Contestwith Waterloo and the Brighton Dome was the venue forthis historic moment.

� Naturist Beach (Mile 11): The Naturist Beach near toBlack Rock was opened in 1980 and was the first publicnaturist beach in the UK.

� The Peace Statue (Mile 25): This striking statue marksthe border between Brighton & Hove and is a memorial toEdward VII who was a frequent visitor to Hove and wasknown as 'The Peacemaker'.

� The West Pier (Mile 25): The Grade I listed Pier despitethe fact it has suffered from two fires and several stormsthe remaining structure is still one of the mostphotographed landmarks in the city particularly at sunsetwhen the starlings perform their murmuration.

� Brighton Pier (Mile 26): The iconic attraction has beenfeatured on screen several times including Carry On at YourConvenience, Mirrormask, The Persuaders, the Doctor Whoserial The Leisure Hive (1980) and the 2007 film SweeneyTodd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.

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MAJOR EVENTS, EXHIBITIONS & FESTIVALS

FEBRUARY 201415 February to 2 March: Brighton Science Festival – Citywide. brightonscience.com

21 to 23 February: Modelworld – Brighton Centre.brightoncentre.co.uk

MARCH6 to 8 March: Sussex Beer Festival – Hove Centre.sussexbeerfestival.co.uk

14 to 16 March: WhaleFest – Hilton Brighton Metropole.whale-fest.com

29 & 30 March: VegFestUK – The Hove Centre.brighton.vegfest.co.uk

APRIL6 April: Brighton Marathon – Ends on Madeira Drive. brightonmarathon.co.uk

17 to 27 April: Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival SpringHarvest – Citywide. brightonfoodfestival.com

MAY – THE Festival Month!3 May to 25 May: Brighton Festival – Citywide.brightonfestival.org

3 May to 1 June: Brighton Fringe – Citywide.brightonfringe.org.uk

3 to 5 May: Foodies Festival – Hove Lawns. foodiesfestival.com

Weekends throughout May: Artists’ Open Houses / HOUSEFestival – Citywide. aoh.org.uk

8 to 10 May: The Great Escape – Citywide. escapegreat.com

18 May: Heroes Run – Brighton seafront. heroesrun.org.uk

23 to 26 May: Elderflower Fields Festival – Ashdown Forest.elderflowerfields.co.uk JUNE8 June: World Naked Bike Ride – Citywideworldnakedbikeride.org/brighton

12 June to 13 July: Big Screen on the Beach – Beach by MadeiraDrive. brightonsbigscreen.com 15 June: London to Brighton Bike Ride – Ends on Madeira Drive.bhf.org.uk/london-brighton

21 June to 6 July: TAKEPART Festival - Citywide

JULY5 & 6 July: Paddle Round the Pier – Brighton & Hove seafront.paddleroundthepier.com

12 July to January 2015: Great War Exhibition – The Royal Pavilion.brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

12 & 13 July: Kite Festival – Stanmer Park.brightonkiteflyers.co.uk

25 to 27 July: Beer & Cider Festival – Hove Lawns.brightonfoodfestival.com

26 July: March of the Mermaids: Hove Lawns / Seafront.facebook.com/mermaids.march

AUGUST2 August: Brighton Pride – Citywide and Preston Park.brightonpride.org

23 to 25 August: Brighton MOD Weekender – Citywide.newuntouchables.com

SEPTEMBER1 to 30 September: Brighton Digital Festival – Citywide brightondigitalfestival.co.uk

11 to 21 September: Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival –Citywide. brightonfoodfestival.co.uk

12 to 21 September: Brighton Japan Festival – Old Steinebrightonjapan.com

14 September: Ace Café Reunion ‘Brighton Burn Up’ – MadeiraDrive. ace-cafe-london.com

19 to 21 September: Fiery Foods Festival – Victoria Gardens.fieryfoodsuk.co.uk

20 September: The Color Run – Madeira Drive. thecolorrun.co.uk

OCTOBER10 to 25 October – Brighton Comedy Festival – Brighton Dome.brightoncomedyfestival.com

NOVEMBER2 November – London to Brighton Veteran Car Run – Ends onMadeira Drive. lbvcr.com

DECEMBERFirst three weekends in December – Christmas Artists’ OpenHouses – Citywide. aoh.org.uk

21 December – Burning the Clocks – Winter Solstice Parade, endson Brighton Beach. burningtheclocks.co.uk

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GETTHECITY INYOURPOCKET!

BOOKING YOUR STAY

Make the most of your visit to Brighton & Hove with the official FREE VisitBrighton iPhone and Android apps!  The app is your essential mobile guide to the city, andincludes:

� Hundreds of business listings – each with images, description, opening hours, prices, contact details, location and directions - covering places to eat & drink, accommodation, shops, attractions, venues and things to do

� Filters for type of cuisine, accommodation, shop and city area

� ‘Live’ event listings so you know what’s on during your visit

� Mini-guides to the ‘City Villages’ of Brighton & Hove

� Links to themed walking tour podcasts

� ‘Essentials’ information including travel, Post Offices, hospitals etc

� Pre-set themed itineraries

The city has a wide range of accommodation options sothere is something to suit every budget from large seafronthotels to independent boutiques. Here is just a smallselection of the hotels and guest house across the city:

� Hotel du Vin –This stylish hotel is on the edge of the popular Lanes area and is also just a pebble's throw from the beach all set in a striking building which is an eccentric mix of mock Tudor and gothic revival.

� The Granville - The hotel occupies a prime position offering magnificent sea views. Each of the 24 rooms are individually decorated offering a choice of themes and styles including four-poster beds and hot tubs.

� Hotel Seattle – This contemporary hotel is in Brighton Marina, a moment of calm away from the city centre. The rooms are simple and uncluttered many with balconies and waterfront views.

� Leona House – Set in the middle of the Lanes this is a great spot for making the most of all the fabulous shops inthis area. Each room has been individually decorated and features Crabtree & Evelyn hand & body wash.

� Nineteen – The city's original boutique hotel has recently been refurbished and is known as a cool chic retreat featuring local artwork.

� Hilton Brighton Metropole – One of the grand dames of the seafront the hotel has its own bar, restaurant and health club.

The VisitBrighton FREE iPhone and Android apps are updatedwith regular releases, so you’ll always have a guide that nevergoes out of date! Visit Link to: visitbrighton.com/apps

To make things even easier for Marathon runners andsupporters, VisitBrighton has a dedicated website with specialrates exclusively for the Marathon weekend. The websiteincludes all the hotels listed here as well as several others. Click here to view and book.

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FAMILYFRIENDLYACTIVITIES& BRIGHTONRESTAURANTGUIDE

Come rain or shine, there’s a load to do in Brighton to keep thekids entertained. Check out this section for our guide onthings to do in Brighton...

Go to Brighton beach – The Brighton Blue Flag awarded beachwas voted one of the Top 10 beach destinations in the world.Packed with paddling pools, cafes, restaurants, traditional familyfun, and with the marathon running across its stretch, what betterway to show your support and enjoy the many activities on offer.

VisitBrighton Pier – One of the best Victorian piers in the country,Brighton Pier offers family restaurants, cafes, rides and arcades tokeep kids big and small entertained. brightonpier.co.uk

The Sea Life Centre – A fun and educational family day outwhatever the weather. With over 150 species and 57 displays, youwill be hard pressed to find a more enjoyable day for the wholefamily. The Sea Life Centre is located right by the marathon cityvillage so you won’t miss a thing. visitsealife.com

See the Royal Pavilion – The spectacular seaside palace of thePrince Regent (George IV), transformed by John Nash between1815 and 1822. One of the most dazzling buildings in the BritishIsles. A great educational day out for all the family. (It’s at mile 3 soyou’ll catch the race day action) brighton-hove-rpml.org.uk

Catch a film at the cinema – Brighton offers 2 multiplexesshowing all the latest movies for those rainy days. For something abit different, take the kids to the Duke of York’s Picture house – agreat art cinema also offering mainstream films.

Brighton Toy and Model Museum – Brighton Toy and ModelMuseum houses one of the finest collections of toys and models inthe world. Situated under Brighton Station, with over 10,000exhibits on display. brightontoymuseum.co.uk

Scoop and Crumb – With the largest ice cream sundae menu inthe UK, head down to the scoop and crumb ice cream parlour andsee what they have to offer…You won’t be disappointed!scoopandcrumb.com

If its carb loading you’re after then Brighton has it all…

Donatello – Donatello’s is a very popular authentic Italianrestaurant offering quality pizza, pasta, meat, fish and vegetariandishes at reasonable prices, ideal for that final pre run meal.donatello.co.uk

FATleo – To take your mind off of the mornings arrival, eat atFATleo the fresh and tasty Italian food is served with a warmwelcome in one of the liveliest restaurants in the City. Sit back,relax and enjoy that pasta! fatleo.co.uk

Al Duomo – One of Brighton’s longest established family runpizzerias, Al Duomo will provide you with an Authentic Italian

meal that you can enjoy with all your family. Carb loading hasnever been so easy! alduomo.co.uk

The New Club – If pasta’s not your thing then head to The NewClub and fuel up on one of their popular burgers whilst takingin the views of Brighton Seafront. The New Club also has afantastic breakfast menu. thenewclubbrighton.com

Regency Restaurant – You need to fuel and one of Brightonmost popular seafood restaurants is open…Fish and Chips! Youwon’t regret it. theregencyrestaurant.co.uk

The hard work is finally over, the months of training have cometo its end and you’re feeling on top of the world! (and a bit sore)So sit back and relax in one of the many different restaurantsand pubs Brighton & Hove has to offer…You deserve it!

Pub Du Vin – A traditional British pub from the award-winningHotel du Vin brand with local legendary ales (and stunningwines) and simple classic and satisfying bar meals. An excellentchoice to wind down and relax. hotelduvin.com

The Royal Oak – A traditional pub in the centre of the vibrantand cosmopolitan Kemp Town Village that comprises two largebars offering five real ales and quality food. The Royal Oak ischild and dog friendly and has a large beer garden to enjoy theBrighton sunshine. reallondonpubs.com

The Ginger Pig – A relaxed foodie hang out where theenvironment is as hearty as the food. Rated as one of the top 30pubs in England the menu is well worth sampling. A friendlypub with good, honest, traditional food. Just what you wantafter 26.2 miles! gingermanrestaurants.com

Food for Friends – Located in Brighton’s enviable The Lanes(just off Brighton seafront), the restaurant offers a light andvibrant atmosphere for you to enjoy wonderful food withfriends and family. Food for Friends specialises in the art ofcooking delicious vegetarian dishes using the freshest, finestand locally sourced ingredients. foodforfriends.com

Coast Grill – This small independent Steak House in the heartof Brighton is home of the slow roasted ribs . The steaks areseasoned for 24 hours in a secret seasoning then grilled toperfection and the ribs are served with a unique glaze – weguarantee you’ll not find better ribs in Brighton.coastbrighton.co.uk

LoveFit Café – One of Brighton’s Healthy Choice Gold Awardeateries. It’s the only place you’ll find all the fresh, deliciousfoods you enjoy but with the saturated fat taken out. Enjoy ahealthy lunch and get your Whey protein smoothies and Guiltfree cakes too! lovefit.co.uk

Please visit visitbrighton.com for a full city guide.

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THAT’S ENTERTAINMENT The Brighton Marathon lines its course with live entertainmentto encourage the runners along their journey and lift spectatorsspirits . Live music is an integral part of everyday Brighton lifeand we are proud to have many local artists performingthroughout the day. Once runners have crossed the finish line,the celebration begins with food, drink, big screens and a stageon the beach from 10.30am - 4.00pm open to all!

Thanks to the below bands which will be performing:

• Allstars shorehamallstars.com• Barulho barulho.co.uk• Bloco Fogo blocofogo.com• Brighton Goes Gospel brightongoesgospel.org.uk• Silver Sounds silversounds.or• The Soul Experience Facebook link

Times The Level: Lower Rock Grand Boundary Carats Café Basin Rd Band Stand Promenade,St Peters Gardens Avenue Road Peace StatueChurch

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11.00 Barulho Brighton The Allstars DJ & Music Bloco Fogo Times TBCGoes Saucony –Gospel Cheer Zone

12.00 Barulho Soul The Allstars DJ & Music Bloco FogoExperience Saucony –

13.00 Brighton The Allstars DJ & Music Bloco FogoGoes Saucony –Gospel Cheer Zone

14.00 The Allstars DJ & Music Bloco FogoSaucony –Cheer Zone

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Beach VillageThis year we have made the Beach Village even bigger andbetter. Located by the Finish Line, this is the perfect spot tosettle in to for the day and wait for your loved ones tocompete their 26.2 miles.

The area will open from 8.30am in time for you to witness thefirst BM10k finisher at approx. 9am. This is a new event for2014, and with one of the fastest courses in the UK, it shouldmake for an exciting race.

In between seeing the 2,000 BM10k runners through the Finishand waiting for the Brighton Marathon event, we recommendyou sit back, soak up the atmosphere at one of our food stallsand sample some of the delicious produce they have to offer.There will be a mix of foods to choose from with stallsshowcasing some of Brighton’s local culinary talents.

FOOTAGE OF THE EVENT, LIVE INTERVIEWS, PRESENTATIONS AND MUSIC WILL BE PLAYEDON THREE SCREENS LOCATED ALONG THE FINISH AND ON THE BEACH.

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The number of bars on the beach has increased, giving moreplaces to choose from during your stay. Once you have a beveragein hand, choose one of our picnic benches and deck chairs torelax in and enjoy our live coverage of the Brighton Marathon.

Footage of the event, live interviews, presentations and musicwill be played on three screens located along the Finish andon the beach.

Spectator Seating Area Remember to keep an eye on the time to ensure that youdon’t miss your loved one run down the Finish Straight andthrough the Finish Line. We have doubled the number of seatsavailable in our Spectator Seating Area located on the FinishLine but seats do fill very quickly, so we recommend you allowplenty of time to reserve yours. Access to the seating will bevia the Beach Village.

As well as being close to the action, you will be able to follow theevent via coverage on three screens and so shouldn’t miss a thing!

Meet Your Runner AreaAll runners, once through the Runner Finish Area where theywould have collected a medal, finisher t-shirt and goody bag, willbe directed on to the beach on to the beach and in to the MeetYour Runner Area.

Within this area there will be letters A-Z and if all has gone toplan, you will have an agreed letter to wait at.

Please allow at least half an hour for your runner to cross theFinish Line, make their way through the Runner Finish Areaand to the Meet Your Runner Area.

Charity VillageThere are a number of our affiliated charities who join us inthe Charity Village. This is located on the beach just past theMeet Your Runner Area and on route back to the Pier. If your runner has fundraised for a charity this is the perfectway for the charity to thank them for their hard work andreward them with a possible massage and some food.

Signage will be available at the marquees showing whereeach charity will be located and if you aren’t able to find them,we will have a friendly team of volunteers on hand to assist.

Please refer to our website at the beginning of March to seefinal listings of charities within the Charity Village.

The Beach Village is a place of celebration with its own specialatmosphere and we hope you will join us and be part of theexcitement.

Key Timings

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

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 departs

BRIGHTON MARATHON EXHIBITIONFriday 4 and Saturday 5 AprilBrighton Centre

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Welcome to the Brighton Marathon Exhibition pages tofind out what delights we’ve got in store for you over asensational weekend. There’s no better way to start yourMarathon experience than collect your runner registrationpack then immerse yourself in runner heaven!

What’s more, the Exhibition is free-to-enter for everyone, notjust for our runners, so bring your friends, family andsupporters along to kick start the most memorable weekendof your year.

If you're taking part in the Brighton Marathon this year, youcan come on either Friday or Saturday, whatever suits you - weeven stay open late on Friday evening for those who want tocome along after work.

We’ve made runners registration and pack collection as easyand quick as possible, so that you can spend your time on all thefun stuff. That goes for our Mini-Milers and BM10k entrants too.

BRIGHTONMARATHONEXHIBITION2014THERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO START YOUR MARATHON EXPERIENCE

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Inside the exhibition you'll find hundreds of your favouriterunning, sports and fitness brands, including Saucony, High5 and Wiggle - showcasing new and innovative productsplus plenty of unique offers and last-minute bargains. It’sthe ideal venue to complete your pre-race preparations.

Have your gait analysed before trying a whole range ofrunning shoes, there's free bra-fitting, free fitness MOTs fromNuffield Health, plus a range of nutrition products and drinksto sample.

Meet your heroes in our Outdoor Fitness Magazine SeminarSeries. Benefit from the experience of some of the countries favourite athletes and running experts to help yourown running.

Treat yourself to a pre-race sports massage and on Friday,we’re giving away Goodie bags with free product to the first3000 runners to register.

EXHIBITORS

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2:09 Events 36

Alton Sports 21

Ashmei 7

Beet it Sport 10

Brighton University 58

Cancer Research UK 24

Clif Bar 27

Competitor Group 23

Compressport 13

Crewroom 52

DMP 38

Dreams Come True 47

Dublin Marathon 35

Event T's 56

First Kind Medical 32

Gatorade 50

Halo Headband 37

Hamburg Marathon 39

High 5 14

Hilton Metropole 28

I Five Distribution 42

Jacuzzi 16

Kent MSTC 26

KT Tape UK 55

LessBounce/shock absorber 44

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Leukaemia and Lymphoma 25

Macmillan Cancer Support 19

Marie Curie Cancer Care 31

Microfibre Boxers 11

NSPCC 54

Nuffield Health 45

Outdoor fitness 34

Run Breeze 43

Photo Wall 48

RunBrighton 60

Running Memories 46

Saucony 1

Scope 18

Sosatec Balancers 29

Sporty Gem 41

TCL sports 4

Vi90 Day Challenge 59

Warsaw Marathon 40

Wiggle 3

WWF UK 12

Xempo 33

Yurbuds 30

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Be sure to visit the many charities raising money this year. Ifyou are running for a charity then it’s here that you’ll meetyour charity partner. Many will want to thank you and showeryou with all sorts of goodies. If you have a place as a solorunner, or you’re considering your next challenge event thenpop along to the Charity Zone where you’ll be inspired by theexpert advice on offer.

Alzheimer's Society

Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Campaign

Breast Cancer Care

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

GOSH

KSS Air Ambulance

Martlets Hospice

Make a Wish Foundation

Parkinsons UK

Sussex Heart Charity

The Children's Trust

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The Outdoor Fitness Magazine Seminar Series will feature stage presentations fromwell-known athletes, giving you the benefit of their experience and maybe lettingyou into one or two secrets of their success. With a giant screen including theMarathon course map, it will be a popular focus and engaging experience for all.

Please check the exhibition pages on our website for confirmed seminar speakers.brightonmarathon.co.uk/exhibition

More massage tables than ever this year, to get even more of you in peakcondition to run your race. It’s a twenty minute allocated slot that really makesa difference.

As this is very popular, book your pre marathon massage slot now!Book Here

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Find out what it feels like to hear 200,000 people cheer for you at the 2014Brighton Marathon by adding your name to your running vest.

This printing service will be available at the Expo, but it’s popular and caninvolve a lengthy wait at peak times, so why not beat the queue and orderyours here. Simply order your printing requirements, mail your vest and it willprint your vest and deliver it by return. brightonmarathon.eventts.co.uk/personalised-merchandise

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KEEPING YOUR HEALTH ON TRACKVisit the Nuffield Brighton Hospital stand to measure your current fitness levels and get free health advice from the nurses and physiotherapists on hand. Nuffield can test your co-ordination and reflexes on the Batak machine, measureyour body mass index and test hydration levels, monitor your blood pressure andheart rate as well as answer any questions and concerns. Be sure to visit the Nuffield Brighton stand and meet Nuffy Bear, who’s got loads to give away!

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2015 Sign UpIf you or someone you know, fancies doing it all again nextyear - then the exhibition is your very first opportunity to signup for Brighton Marathon 2015 to begin another journey tomarathon success. A limited number of places will be on saleon Friday 4 & Saturday 5 April, but you’ve got to be at theExhibition to enter.

Opening Hours11am – 7pm *Friday 4 April 2014 10am – 6pm Saturday 5 April 2014

*On Friday only, the first 3,000 runners to register will receivegoody bags with free product.

Location & DirectionsThe Brighton Centre is located on the seafront, on Kings Road,Brighton. It is readily accessible by public transport, by car, or air.

Gatwick airport just 28 miles away and regular trains runbetween Gatwick and Brighton. There are regular trains toBrighton from London and all over the SE.

The venue is a 10 min walk from Brighton Rail station.For those coming by car, parking is available at the nearbyChurchill Square shopping centre.

Social MediaKeep up with offers and news by visiting and liking theBrighton Marathon Exhibition facebook page atfacebook.com/brightonmarathonexhibition

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ON FRIDAY ONLY, THE FIRST 3,000 RUNNERS TO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE GOODY BAGSWITH FREE PRODUCT

EXHIBITION INFORMATION

Take our advice and head straight to the Saucony standat the Expo where you’ll find the official 2014 BrightonMarathon kit. Last year styles sold out in a day, so we’regiving you the heads up!

Saucony have been our sportswear sponsor for five yearsnow and we know their range inside out and can vouchthat they really do make the best running kit around. You’llfind styles from their latest ViZi-pro collection, all finishedwith the Brighton Marathon logo. No fighting please.

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BRIGHTONMARATHON2014 KITTHERE’S NO BETTER WAY TO REMEMBER YOUR BRIGHTON MARATHON EXPERIENCE

WOMEN’S JACKETS & TOPS

SONIC VIZI JACKET: £90 SONIC BLACK JACKET: £90 DRYLETE FITTED SPORTOP: £50

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MEN’S JACKETS & TOPS

SONIC VIZI JACKET: £90 EPIC DRYLETE SPORTOP: £50 KINVARA DRYLETE SPORTOP: £55

BRIGHTON MARATHONSUNDAY 12 APRIL 2015A limited number of online entries available from 12 pm, on Tuesday 8 April 2014Guaranteed Early Bird entries available from The Brighton Marathon Exhibition at the Brighton Centre Friday 4 and Saturday 5 April 2014

Apply online at www.brightonmarathon.co.uk