The course is 5000 meters (5km) long. This has been accurately measured. This is not an official road race as the course consists of mainly good quality ashfelt paths. Hence while we have made every effort to ensure you run exactly 5000 meters, small differences are possible due to the varying surfaces and conditions.

Please remember that Brighton & Hove parkrun uses shared paths within Hove Park. For the continued success of the event, please keep to the left and give way to other park users. Please be aware of the dogs being exercised. This won't hurt your time, it won't stop you from getting a PB and it will make sure everyone continues to to enjoy Brighton & Hove parkrun. Please be aware there is a very similar park, but not as nice, called Hove Recreation Park that is about 400metres to the East on the same Old Shoreham Road.

There is plenty of on-road car parking around the park. There is also a commercial shopping centre (previously known as 'The Goldstone' former home of the mighty Brighton & Hove Albion!) opposite Hove Park, just south of the Old Shoreham Road. However, please make the effort to come by foot or bike.

Or if you want to come by public transport then 5,5A,5B,55,56,59,81E busses will get you within 5 minutes jogging of the start (www.buses.co.uk). Trains run to Hove Station which is only 10 minutes jog away - the perfect warmup!

The Brighton & Hove parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. We wish to make the run as safe as possible, so runners, spectators and helpers are asked to take care about the following:

• Please be considerate to the park and other park users at all times.
• Please arrive by foot, by pedal-power or by public transport if you can - your efforts help to reduce our impact on the park and the planet.
• Please consider volunteering to help occasionally - this event survives only because of your generosity - please vist the volunteer page for more information.
• Take care near roads and car parks - some vehicles drive very quickly. Please congregate away from the cars and be careful in particular if you have children. If you’re driving to the run, please drive carefully even if you’re late!
• When running, take care on uneven surfaces - whether on grass or on tarmac. Watch out for cyclists, other runners, pedestrians, children, deer, dogs, vehicles, park maintenance work, falling branches, bollards, posts and other obstacles around the course.
• Runners with dogs are welcome, but please keep dogs on a short lead and under control throughout the event.
• Runners pushing buggies are also welcome, but please take extreme care of other runners around you. If possible start from the back of the field and try to keep to one side of the main body of runners.
• Please make sure you’re fit enough to run 5k (3.1 miles) – if you’re in any doubt, please consult your doctor.
• Remember to warm up before the run.
• If you see a runner with a serious problem, please stop to help them out and get help as soon as possible.
• If you’re watching, keep clear of runners on the course, and look after any children and dogs you may have with you.
• This is a free training event, so all run and attend at their own risk.

We hope these tips help to ensure that Brighton & Hove parkrun is fun and safe for everyone.