Eastbourne Half Marathon holds 20th annual race

Eastbourne Half Marathon has marked its 20th year on Sunday

The Eastbourne Half Marathon marked its 20th annual race on Sunday.

Runners made their way along the seafront towards Beachy Head before looping back round Sovereign Harbour.

Organiser Sue Fry said she was expecting 1,100 runners but some prospective entrants may have registered on the day.

The fastest time recorded was one hour 17 minutes 21 seconds by Ollie Sprague from Peacehaven Run Club.

The event is raising funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice for a second year after raising a record-beating £8,237 for the charity last year.

Organisers have also hailed the 160 volunteers who are helping along the course route.

Ms Fry said on Friday: "We've got a lot of people from the community who are going to be out on the course making sure this event can happen."

The event started on Sunday from 09:30 GMT at Princes Park and finished shortly after 14:00, according to organisers.