Lauren Hewitt-Crabb

Manchester Marathon 2026

My activity tracking

181
miles

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

While I’m running the marathon as the next step in my running journey — after completing four half marathons — I wanted to use this challenge to raise money for Parkinson’s UK.

Those who know me will know that my wonderful Grandad was diagnosed with Parkinson’s several years ago and has been receiving treatment ever since. Thanks to research and the generosity of donors, he’s been able to access treatment that has helped slow the progression of the condition and allowed him to keep so much of his independence.

My Grandad is one of the most important people in my life — and my forever cheerleader — so being able to do something for him, and for others living with Parkinson’s, means the world to me.

If you’re able to, please consider sponsoring my challenge. Every donation helps fund vital research and provides support to the Parkinson’s community.

Thank you so much for any support 💙

My achievements

My updates

Week 13 done - 327km ran this year!

Tuesday 31st Mar

Week 11 done 👍

Tuesday 17th Mar
I haven’t updated in a while but have been hard at work training! 11 out of 16 weeks down - 281km ran ✌🏻

Week 6 done! 130km down for the year ✌🏻

Saturday 7th Feb

Week 4 in the bag!

Monday 26th Jan
Week 4 of training done! Deload week was much needed! On 76km for the month so far - time to smash week 5 to bring me to 100km this month! 

Week 3 Completed!

Monday 19th Jan
Week 3 of training down - nearly 25km ran. Almost 60km this year so far! Next for a deload week :) 

Week 2 of Training Down!

Monday 12th Jan
28.5km ran last week - bringing me to 34km for the year so far :)

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

Greg Northwood

Best of luck on Sunday, you got this 🙂

£25

Max & Lena

Good luck Lauren! I’m sure you’ll smash it, love Max and Lena x

£21.36

Phil Mclaggan

Go and smash it Lauren!

£20

Steph Holmes

Good luck Lauren! Know you'll smash it, get plenty of BTS on shuffle.

£10

Anna B

You’re gonna absolutely smash it my love! 🫶

£11.33

John Grimbaldeston

100% supporting you Lauren to achieve this. I'm so impressed by your dedication and commitment - well done

£40

Rob Hanson

Good luck Lauren, we'll support you on the day. xx

£10

Jade Knox

Smash it Lauren!!

£11.33

Ethan Haynes

£10

Klodena

Good luck on marathon day!

£50

Mum

You can do this! So proud 😊

£50

Blue Array

Good luck in the race Lauren, all your hardwork and training will surely pay off! A great cause too. Love from all at Blue Array x

£11.33

Lara

You’re smashing it Lauren I’m so proud of you!!!! Xxx

£20

Gem 💎

My gorgeous girl! So incredibly proud of all the training you’re doing. Remember on the day of all the hard work you’ve put in … because that last 42.2km is the victory lap. Can’t wait for all the bunny karaoke sessions this summer to make up for the lack of them whilst you’ve been training hahaha. Love you lots x

£20

Liam

Good luck, Lauren. You'll smash it :)

£106

Andy & Gwyn

Good luck Lauren

£11.33

Yashesh Patel

Run like Jungook's waiting at the finish line

£25

Fi Wilson

Training every week, in bad weather, after work, and pushing yourself beyond what you’ve ever achieved - You should be SO incredibly proud of yourself!! We’re all behind you. Keep going xx

£53.32

Les Crabb

£11.33

Sally O’kane

Eeeek Lauren you’ve absolutely got this girly! Very proud of you already, ur gonna smash it :)))))

£53.32

Mike Hewitt

Best of luck Lauren! Pass on our regards to Les!

£20

Kirsty Lasparini

Wishing you loads of luck Lauren 🍀 Know you will be amazing!!! 💙 A charity close to my heart too as my Mum was diagnosed with Parkinson’s last year 💙 xx

£25

Emma Holt

Proud of you! You’ll smash it xxx