The Sussex Beacon Half Marathon 2008
This year's Sussex Beacon Half Marathon was the biggest and best yet. Clear blue skies and lots of winter sun provided perfect conditions for the 4,800 runners gathering on Madeira Drive for this annual event - proof that it is now a firm fixture in the athletics diary.
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The start...
photos by James Brooks
The sun was shining... hard to believe I know... and the preparations were made... all that remained was for almost 5,000 runners to turn up and start running!
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Water at the Library
photos by Timmy
A welcome water break was provided at Brighton's gorgeous glass-walled Jubilee Library...
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Landmarks
photos by Huw Edwards
This year's race took runners directly past the Royal Pavilion and on past the 200 year old Theatre Royal - one of many gorgeous Grade 2 listed buildings on the route and undoubtedly one of the most prestigious venues in the country.
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Seafront sprinters
photos by Timmy
With the final straight almost in sight - the route takes runners along the top road for a good view of the pier and... well... the runners below that have already finished!
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The finish!
photos by Huw Edwards & James Brooks
Dave Carter breaks the tape for the men in 1 hour 11 minutes and 17 seconds, with Naomi Warner taking gold for the women in 1 hour 18 minutes and 33. Huge congratulations to everyone that crossed the line!
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