What a weekend it was! The 2025 Brighton Marathon Weekend brought not just sunshine and sea breeze but a wave of energy, determination, and generosity from our amazing FareShare Sussex & Surrey team. We’re absolutely thrilled to celebrate the eight incredible individuals who laced up their trainers, put on their game faces (or gold unitards!), and raised over £4,500 to fight hunger and food waste in our community.
Let’s give a huge round of applause to our fabulous fundraising heroes:
🌟 Louise – Volunteer Extraordinaire
Louise brought serious style and spirit to the Brighton 10K, raising a whopping £1,050 to support our mission. Not only did she smash her fundraising goal, but she also brought her A-game in the fashion department, painting her nails FareShare green for the occasion. Now that’s dedication! Well done Lou, you’ve done us proud!
🌟 George – Food Supply Maestro
Our food supply manager, George, swapped surplus squash for sneakers and took the 10K challenge in his stride. He raised £271, powering our mission with every step. George, your commitment both on and off the course is truly inspiring!
🌟 Anand – Guildford Warehouse Hero
Representing our Guildford team with pride, Anand—the engine behind our warehouse operations—ran the 10K and helped spread awareness with every stride. He raised £105, proving that every contribution counts toward a greater impact.
🌟 Steven – The Golden Fundraising Dancer
Yes, you read that right—Steven, our brilliant partnerships manager, didn’t just run the 10K… he danced it. In a gold unitard. 💃✨ His unforgettable performance and infectious enthusiasm helped him raise a phenomenal £1,298. Steven, you are quite literally golden. It caught the attention of so many along the course, and was even pulled over for an interview. Read more here.
🌟 Max – Speed & Strength
Max, our super-speedy warehouse assistant, zipped through the 10K course and finished 211th out of more than 3,500 runners! On top of that, he raised £406, proving that he’s as powerful a fundraiser as he is a runner. Max, you’ve made us proud!
🌟 Alex & Emily – Marathon Mates with a Mission
This dynamic duo took on the Brighton Marathon together, raising an amazing £800 for FareShare Sussex & Surrey. It was Alex’s third consecutive year running the marathon for us—what a legend! Emily joined him again after running with him the year before last, and this time, they raced each other to the finish, each hitting a new personal best. Their friendly rivalry and passion for the cause made for an unforgettable day!
🌟 Caroline – Fundraising Force
Caroline brought heart, drive, and generosity to the Brighton Marathon Weekend, raising £575. It gets even better: her company will be match funding her total, doubling her impact. Thank you, Caroline, for going the distance for FareShare Sussex & Surrey in every sense!
With some additional match funding pending from the Enjoolata Foundation and Caroline’s employer, the total raised is set to grow even further, meaning more meals, more families supported, and even more food saved from going to waste.
To Our Runners, Dancers, Donors, and Supporters: Thank You!
Brighton Marathon Weekend reminded us what happens when community, compassion, and a little creativity come together. Whether you donated, cheered from the sidelines, or got your feet on the pavement, you made a difference.
Here’s to teamwork, gold unitards, green nails, personal bests, and the power of collective action. 💚
Let’s keep the momentum going! Get in touch if you want to participate in a challenge event in aid of FareShare Sussex & Surrey, email hello@faresharesussexandsurrey.org.uk. We will be purchasing spaces for the Brighton Marathon Weekend in 2026 soon!