Thousands Race Through Brighton in Thrilling Half Marathon Showdown
This morning, Sunday 26th February 2023, a sea of runners hit Madeira Drive, Brighton for the much-anticipated Brighton Half Marathon.
The Route: A Scenic Dash Across Brighton and Hove
Participants raced eastwards to Roedean before looping back through the city streets, including a lap of St. Peter’s Church. The route then stretched out to Hove Lagoon, finishing with a sprint back to Madeira Drive.
Winners Take the Spotlight
- Champion Cal Mills stormed to victory with a blistering time of 1:06:37.
- Fastest Female was Charlotte Ragan, clocking an impressive 1:18:24.
- Wheelchair Ace Gary Cooper powered through in 1:05:30, a full 10 minutes ahead of runner-up Rob Smith, who finished at 1:15:31.
Race Director Clears the Air
Martin Harrigan, Race Director, addressed recent confusion:
“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. 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.”
