Sophie Roberts

Manchester Marathon 2026

Why I am fundraising for Parkinson's UK

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page 💙

I’m taking part in my first ever Marathon - Manchester on 19th April 2026!! 

My dad suffers with Parkinson’s and it’s a horrible disease to watch a loved one go through. 

He has had such a terrible time lately, in and out of hospital and so so poorly. 

I am hoping to raise funds for Parkinson's UK which will provide much needed advice, support and information for people who are living with the condition. 

I have a page on Instagram @runwithsoaps that you can follow my journey on as well as some blog posts below 🥰👇 

https://www.instagram.com/runwithsoaps?igsh=bTlzZTZuZGtyOTg2&utm_source=qr  

🌷 💙 Thank you so much 💙 🌷


My achievements

My updates

My Dad

Wednesday 1st Apr

29th March - Plan was 20, did 13 😫

Wednesday 1st Apr
Well… I planned to do 20 mile but I haven’t been feeling well all week! Then had to stop at mile 13 as knee was aching - bugger 😔

14th March - 17 Mile!!!

Wednesday 1st Apr
Can't believe I did that :-) Wow! Felt great!

8th March - Fastest 10mile run

Wednesday 1st Apr
When you sit on the kitchen floor to put trainers on and can't be bothered to move! I sat here for ages ha ha But I went out and my fastest 10mile run - woop woop

8th February - Fastest Half Marathon

Wednesday 1st Apr

Long run!

Monday 23rd Feb
Tonight was the furthest I have ever ran! 16miles, wow! Felt really good and positive. Knees started to ache near the end but all in all really good! 😊 

Thank you to my sponsors

£10

The Robinsons

Sophie you'll smash this marathon 🥰

£10

Nadina Scott

You're doing amazing Sophie! 😊 You got this! Love Nadina, Lee and Rosie xx

£10

Ashley & Nev

Your dad will be so proud of you! I can’t wait to cheer you over that finish line! You’ve got this! Lots of love 💙

£21.84

Lee M Canvin

You've got this Sophie 👊 x

£11.33

Lisa

Good luck Sophie. You will smash it 💪

£25

Kev And Jill Xx

Good luck!

£21.84

Michelle Purdue

Routing for you Sophie! With every step know you have people in your corner cheering you on! Much love the Purdues xx

£132

Easter Raffle Money Raised

Money raised from doing an Easter raffle

£163

Blue Raffle Money

Money raised from doing a blue raffle on World Parkinson’s Day 💙

£10

Sue & Paul

Donation from Sue & Paul. Thank you so much xx

£11.33

Zoe Guy

Good luck Sophie xx

£5

Helen Leary

£10

Nadine Hudspeth

For the dads 💙 You’re always stronger than you think xx

£11.33

Julie Slack

£30

Tim Mchanwell

Good luck Sophie.

£21.84

Deborah Stobbart

Good luck Sophie, I will be routing for you.

£21.84

Paul Meadows

Good luck Soph

£10

Stacey Maskell

£11.33

Matthew Dixon

Smash it Sophie!

£11.33

Stephen Wallbank

Good luck Soph.

£10

Debra Carrick

Good Luck Sophie

£5

Jamie Gilbey

Best of luck - you'll smash it!

£32.23

Sue Lewins

The very best of luck Sophie xx

£20

Katie Medhurst

From Katie Medhurst. Thanks Katie, so kind of you xx

£10

Gavin

£10

Robinsons

You'll smash it Sophie

£5

Sally Dixon

Good luck Sophie. An amazing charity to support

£21.84

David Simpson

Sending our love to your Dad. Good Luck in your Run, you’ll smash it! Love from David & Sharon xx

£132

Sophie Roberts

Money from Valentines raffle.

£11.33

James Ironmonger

Great cause Sophie - Your going to smash the Marathon.

£5

Dawn Cassell

Good Luck Sophie . You’ve got this xxx❤️

£20

Nigel And Faye

You're doing great with your training. I'm sure you'll will smash the marathon and raise loads for Parkinson's

£21.84

Steve Dougherty

£5

Helen Gillibrand

You're doing amazing Sophie, hope your dad is home soon xx

£10

Ilana Scott

Good luck Sophie! You are amazing xxx

£21.84

Kevin Hall

Go Sophie!!!! Love Kev and Sarah

£21.84

Emma Fairbairn

Best of luck Sophie 🏃‍♀️Love Emma, Adam & Oscar x

£21.84

Lewis & Lizzie

We are loving your journey and all your runs. Hope he gets home soon and is his normal self. Missing him so much.

£11.33

Valerie Harle

£11.33

Claire Baxter

You are doing amazing Sophie . Your dad and family must be so proud of you . Go smash Manchester and I hope you make lots of money for this charity 💙❤️ x

£21.84

Lee & Lisa

Good luck sis, love from Lee & Lisa

£21.84

Baz & Michelle Purdue

Thinking of you and the family. Watching your running journey is inspiring and we are so behind you, every step! ❤️

£16.56

Gill Mellenthin

£20

Leanne Dennis

Good Luck Soaps!

£10

Dianne

Go Sophie, you can do it. Best of luck and for a great cause x

£6.11

Sophie Roberts