The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon 2007...

venue:   Madeira Drive review date:   Sunday, 18 February 2007 words by:   James Brooks photos by:   Huw Edwards, James Brooks & Sam Milford [ intro | page 1 ]

review

A hugely impressive 4,122 runner registered for last Sunday's Sussex Beacon Half Marathon and 3,022 runners actually completed the all new, all-road 13.1 mile course.

This is a major fundraising event for the Beacon, a care centre for people affected by HIV and AIDS. This year the funds raised stand at over £93,000, a total that is still rising. There is every hope that the total will break the £100,000 mark when all the sponsorship money comes in.

The winners were:

Men
1st : James Baker (Chichester Runners) : 1 hr 8 mins 33 secs
2nd : Robbie James (Lewes AC) : 1 hr 11 mins 17 secs
3rd : Ed Barnett (Aldershot & Farnham) : 1 hr 11 mins 43 secs

Women
1st : Gill Wheeler (Hailsham Harriers) : 1 hr 21 mins 41 secs
2nd : Kaye Ambridge (unattached to club) : 1 hr 23 mins 40 secs
3rd : Ulla Korenjak (Ryder Harriers) : 1 hr 24 mins 27 secs

Well done to all the competitors and organisers of this event - it's an extraordinary achievement and the event just keeps on getting better. The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon is fast becoming the premier running event in the South of England!

loved it!

Great day for Brighton, fabulous day for the Sussex Beacon. I love seeing all the effort people put in and their own personal achievement.
Joyful, 26 Feb 2007 [+]

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and there's more...

		...and they're off! photos by Sam Milford And with a blast from the Mayor's horn, the 2007 Sussex Beacon Half Marathon gets off to a flying start. view review
		Around the Pavilion photos by Sam Milford The new race route now takes runners through the heart of Brighton - right past the Royal Pavilion and on through towards the North Laine area. view review
		The Jubilee Library photos by Sam Milford Runners made their way through town and onto one of Brighton's newest roads - past the new Jubilee Library. view review
		The Town Hall photos by Sam Milford Before heading down to the seafront to complete the bulk of the race, the final stretch through town takes runners past the town. view review
		The Finish photos by Sam Milford Volunteers manned the finish line to ensure that everyone got their medals, bananas and goody bags, as well as a silver blanket to wrap up in! view review
		Awards! photos by Sam Milford With the last few runners arriving at the finish line, all that remained was to present the winners with their trophies. view review

about The Sussex Beacon

The Sussex Beacon is set on the outskirts of the city of Brighton & Hove in beautiful and tranquil landscaped grounds and in view of the South Downs. Offering a wide range of support and care services for men and women with HIV/AIDS from all over the country, it is recognised as a centre of excellence and a national resource. The next Sussex Beacon date for your diary: Friday, 10th October Festival Gala with Alan Carr & Friends @ Concert Hall (Brighton Dome) (Magners Paramount Comedy Festival) Click for more info and complete listings for The Sussex Beacon