Coronavirus: Brighton’s Run2Music postponed

The fun run, now in its third year, was due to take place on May 30 with 5k, 10k, half marathon and children’s scootathlon options.

In a statement, organisers said it was ‘after much deliberation and government advice on Covid-19’ that they had decided to postpone the event until October 17.

Race director John Lunt said: “We have not taken this decision lightly, but in view of the current health crisis we need to look after the public and our community.

“We are fully aware that this will have an impact on our vendors, participants, performers, artists and crew but we are extremely grateful for all the support we have received from our stakeholders and Brighton & Hove Council to find the alternative date.

“In my 30 years organising events, this won’t be the first time I have had to cancel or postpone an event; due to storms I had to reschedule swims down in Sandbanks in Poole twice. It is very challenging at the time but the athletes appreciate early notice and inevitably they come back and enjoy the re-scheduled event.

“Participants do not need to do anything as we will automatically move their entry to the new date. We look forward to seeing them in October.”