This was the first time I have completed the Brighton Marathon and loved it. It was very easy to see my family and supporters at several locations, we were fortunate to be staying in a hotel a few meters from the course which was passed three times. The drinks were in paper cups which are difficult to drink from and this did cause a few issues with crowding at the drinks stations. The support along the course was very good but I would advise to get your name printed on your running top as it will not be on your race number. The bag drop and collection was very straight forward, your are given a large bag to put everything in, this is handed in at Preston Park and ready at the finish for collection. If not for the strong headwind on the sea front for the last 4 miles it would have been even better.