Some 10,000 runners, who were blessed with glorious sunshine, took part in this year’s race, which was based at Hove Lawns for the first time.
Comedian and actor Joe Wilkinson was the event’s official starter.
Joe Wilkinson starting the race (Image: Alex Shute Photography) The Brighton resident, who also ran the 13.1 mile course, wished all the runners good luck as he sounded his horn, adding “I hope I beat you all”.
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Hundreds of sign holding onlookers lined the course and cheered as the runners made it back towards the finish line.
There was lots of support from onlookers (Image: Andrew Gardner) The men’s race was won by former Ethiopian refugee Seyfu Jamaal who is currently fasting as part of Ramadan.
Seyfu Jamaal (Image: Andrew Gardner) The 24-year-old wants to represent team GB and set a Brighton Half Marathon record with a time of 1 hour, 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
Meanwhile Christa Cain, from the Isle of Man, took the women’s title with a time of 1 hour, 16 minutes and 19 seconds.
Christa Cain (Image: Alex Shute Photography) The 38-year-old has been battling a cold and used the half as part of her preparation for the London Marathon next month.
“I was 50/50 as to whether I was going to take part,” she said.
“It’s my first Brighton Half Marathon and it was a great course.”
Josh Hickinbottom was the wheelchair race winner with a time of 57 minutes and 24 seconds.
Josh Hickinbottom (Image: The Argus) The 32-year-old completed his first Brighton Half Marathon last year and said he would be coming back again next year.
Many runners took part to raise money for good causes.
The Sussex Beacon, a Brighton based charity providing specialist support and care for people living with HIV, is the main beneficiary of the race.
Richard Taylor from Surrey was running in aid of the Max Windle Memorial Trust.
Bart Micheal and Richard Taylor (Image: The Argus) Max was a friend of Richard’s son and took his own life after struggling with his mental health at the age of 16.
“It’s a fantastic cause to run for,” said Richard, 57.
“He was a great guy.
“I feel shattered but elated.”
Jaime Wallden, who was running for the Rotary Club South Coast, was supported by his 2-year-old granddaughter Florence.
“I’m grateful that it’s over,” said the 54-year-old from Brighton.
“It was great finishing with my little angel.”
George Clayson and his team at accountancy and business firm TC Knill James ran in aid of the Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation.
The TC Knill James team (Image: Brighton and Hove Albion Foundation) “It was fantastic to run in aid of BHAFC Foundation for the second year with my colleagues from TC Knill James,” said the 58-year-old.
“As a local business we understand the importance of their work across Sussex, so to take part and wear the Albion badge with pride in this iconic event is a real privilege.”
Other runners were trying to break records.
Soph Cheesman, 31, and Hannah Brown, 32, broke the Guinness World Record for running with their wrists and ankles tied together for the whole 13.1 miles – just 20 cm apart.
Hannah Brown and Soph Cheesman (Image: Andrew Gardner) The previous record was 1 hour 50 minutes and the women from Brighton managed a time of 1 hour 48 minutes and six seconds.
“We feel amazing but a bit dead,” said Hannah.
“It was definitely hard but the crowd really helped.”
The run also raised £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Care.
The friends wanted to run for the charity in memory of Soph’s grandad Robert Cheesman who passed away from stomach cancer in December 2024.
Robert attempted his own Guinness World Record by crossing the Channel in a bathtub.
Carmen Somerset, 40, and Daniel Creed, 44, from Hove, ran the marathon the morning after their wedding.
Carmen Somerset and Daniel Creed (Image: The Argus) The couple said the race was another highlight during a weekend full of them.
“We’re so happy,” said Carmen.
“It was great to run together.
“It was the perfect way to mark our wedding.”
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