Thousands hit the streets of Brighton this Sunday for the annual Brighton Half Marathon, flooding Madeira Drive with running fever on 26th February 2023.
Challenging Coastal Route Tests Runners
The course led runners eastwards to Roedean, looping back through the city with a lap around St Peter’s Church. From there, competitors sprinted out to Hove Lagoon before heading back to the finish line on Madeira Drive.
Star Performances Take Centre Stage
- Overall winner: Cal Mills smashed the tape with a lightning-fast time of 01:06:37.
- Fastest woman: Charlotte Ragan blazed through the course in 01:18:24, leading the ladies field.
- Wheelchair race champ: Gary Cooper sped to victory in 01:05:30, a full 10 minutes ahead of runner-up Rob Smith.
Race Director Clears Up Confusion Over Brighton Marathon
“Like many of you we have seen the recent news about the Brighton Marathon. We want to reassure you all that the Brighton Half Marathon is an independent race run by local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon,” said Martin Harrigan, Race Director. “Our race is not connected to the Brighton Marathon in any way. The Brighton Half Marathon is now in its 33rd year, and is firmly established as one of the most popular half marathons in the UK.”
