We are absolutely stunned with how well our first ever Brighton Marathon went and gather that the vast majority of you had a great day. However, we know that there are loads of things we need to work on in order to make the 2011 event bigger and better.
We’ve listened to what you’ve been saying by phone and email and of course have read comments on a variety of websites, so we are on the case! Amongst improvements and adjustments we’ll be making for the 2011 Brighton Marathon, are the following:
The Start
There will be more loos in the Start area - some will be for Runners Only!
We will have bigger signs indicating the Start Corrals.
We will have better music before the Start (sorry if you like loud Techno-funk, but the race director does not!).
We will have more catering at the Start.
The Course
We will have a sports drink station earlier in the race than 10 Miles.
We will have more music on the route generally.
We will make the Power Station loop (19-23 Miles) more interesting – more bands/music/support (but marathons are meant to be tough)!
We will make sure that the stretch along Hove Prom (23-25 miles) has separation between the runners and the spectators (this was planned, but we ran out of time to get the cones & rope in place).
We will have more crossing points for spectators on the route.
We're working on the pinch-points so you can enjoy unhindered running.
Finish
We will have easier exiting from the Repatriation Area at the Finish.
We will aim to provide transport from Repatriation to the centre of town (it’s less than a mile, but OK...you’re tired).
General
We will make sure there are no errors (as far as possible), in the Race Timing.
We will make sure there are no long queues at the Park & Ride sites.
We are planning to increase the size of the race – with caution.
We are planning to keep the entry fee the same as for 2010 for individuals.
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