Dame Kelly Holmes MBE has been annonced as race starter for the 32nd Brighton Half Marathon, organised by the Sussex Beacon, on Sunday, February 27.
Double Olympic champion Colonel Dame Kelly Holmes MBE is one of the UK’s most popular athletes. Initially joining the British Army at 17, she served for over 10 years and was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services. Kelly has won medals at Commonwealth, European, World and Olympic level, culminating in two gold medals at the Athens Olympics in 2004 for the 800m and 1500m.
She was honoured with a Damehood in 2005 for services to sport. Today Kelly is an inspirational speaker, award-winning author and entrepreneur as well as a fitness, wellness, and mental health champion. As well as starting the race, Kelly will be running in the event.
Dame Kelly Holmes MBE (mil) said “I am really looking forward to starting the Brighton Half Marathon this year. Seeing mass participation events back to their best is fantastic! It has motivated me to get back training and run it too. So my plan is to start the race off, jump down and get involved. I will not be racing – just enjoying the atmosphere.”
The race starts for runners at 9am on Madeira Drive before winding its way around some of Brighton’s most iconic sites including the Palace Pier, the Grand Brighton, the Royal Pavilion, the West Pier, Brighton Marina, and the colourful Hove Beach Huts.
The Brighton Half Marathon race is organised by the Sussex Beacon, which provides specialist support and care for people living with HIV. The charity helps hundreds of people living with HIV in Sussex and the race is the charity’s largest annual event. Other charity partners include local charities Chestnut Tree House and national charities Macmillan and Alzheimer’s Society.
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