Katrina Dent

Brighton Marathon 2026

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214
miles

My target 100 miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page for the Brighton Marathon 2026 for Parkinson's UK! I'll be running the Brighton Marathon in April 2026 as part of Team Parkinson's to help us all reach a future without Parkinson's.

Parkinson’s has had a profound impact on my family. My Uncle, who is living with the condition, was once an incredibly active man. He sailed around the world, climbed mountains, rode horses, and loved mountain biking

For his family to see someone who was so full of life lose their independence and mobility has been deeply painful.

I’d like to stand by him, and to support others who are also affected by this disease, by fundraising for Parkinson’s UK.

Although I have ran recreationally on and off for a few years, I have never completed a marathon. I know this will be a huge challenge to me: both the training and the event itself. 

Please help me by sponsoring whatever you can towards my target. Every penny will keep me motivated and all money raised will go directly to funding Parkinson's UK.

About Parkinson's UK

We’re close to major breakthroughs. Funding the right research into the most promising treatments, we get closer to a cure every day.

Until then, we're here for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. Fighting for fair treatment and better services. 

People with Parkinson’s, scientists and supporters, fundraisers and families, carers and clinicians, all working side by side. Impatient for change, we’re taking a stand, speaking out, chipping in, and playing our part.

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Charnwood Challenge

Monday 6th Oct
My first Charnwood Challenge - a tough run up some big hills but I really enjoyed it - it was a windy but sunny morning and felt good to be running with other people for a change!

New Trainer Day!

Tuesday 26th Aug
I went for a gait analysis a couple of weeks ago so I can be sure my feet and body will be at their comfiest when I’m running. My new trainers arrived today so I took them for a little test run 🏃🏽‍♀️

Day 1!

Saturday 16th Aug
I’m awaiting my new trainers which I hope will give me an extra boost! But thought no time like the present to start. This is my first run for a few weeks so I’m taking it steady and building up my fitness before tackling longer distances and chasing better speeds. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far, it means an awful lot!

Thank you to my sponsors

£20

Lauren Powley

Very proud of you! Such an amazing thing to do! Xxx

£20

The Modi’s

Great cause! You’ve got this ❤️

£10

Sean Murphy

£21.84

Matt Keeling

£16.56

Michelle Calvert

Good Luck Murph 🥰 you will do amazing. Lots of love Shell and Grace xxx

£32.23

Clan Mcinnes

Good luck Kat!

£25

Lewis Parkins

Go on Katrina! Well done you xx

£25

Paula Clague

Very best of luck to you Katrina! What a very worthy cause xxx

£10

Melanie Warren

Good luck xx

£100

Mark Smith

Good Luck Katrina, you should turn it into a race with Nick 😉

£11

Paras Patel

Good luck Katrina!

£21.84

Denise & John

Good luck Katrina, a very worthy cause.

£50

Julie Mcp

This is an amazing thing to do Kat. A charity very close to my heart. Thankyou

£53.32

Lynne Gould

Well done Katrina - it’s a huge challenge but I’m sure you’ll smash it

£11.33

Jan Spencer

Good luck, I'm sure you will be awesome!X

£53.32

Rhea Newman

Good luck Katrina! Such an amazing thing to do and for a very important cause, particularly for Uncle Michael and all your family. We’ll be cheering for you! Xxx

£53.32

Kevin Gould

Good luck cuz 😄

£21.84

Dianne Dent

Well done Katrina - you will completely smash it 🥰

£21.84

Mark Calvert

Good luck Katrina 👊🏻x

£10

Dave Pawley

Wow great thing to do. Go smash it!

£16.56

Sue H

Good Luck Kat!

£53.32

Daniel Keogh

Amazing thing to do!! All our love, Dan, Ness and Edwin xxx

£53.32

Rosemary Murphy

Well done Katrina. A hugely worthwhile cause & we're very proud of you.. We're with you alm the way & know Uncle Michael will be too. Xx

£53.32

Nicholas Dent

Very proud x

£11.33

Samantha Dent

Go Katrina go! To start you of and keep you motivated, will donate more nearer the time! So proud of you xx ❤️❤️