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The Brighton marathon is set to take place later, with up to 20,000 runners travelling to the city.

Related Topics: Brighton, Preston Park

BBC News, South East

Thousands of runners are expected at the 15th Brighton Marathon

Now in its 15th year, the race is due to start in Preston Park at 09:45 BST and end at Hove Lawns.

The Brighton & Hove 10K (6.2 miles) event is also being held.

Road closures start from 06:00, while Preston Park and London Road railway stations will be closed until 11:00, with marshals at the city's main station to direct runners to the start line.

BRIGHTON MARATHON A map showing extent of road closures across Brighton and Hove on Brighton Marathon day on Sunday 6 April.
Dozens of roads across Brighton and Hove will be affected by the marathon

Among those taking part will be Kristina Goodsell, from Married at First Sight, who is raising awareness of the condition premenstrual dysphoric disorder.