Grace Eyre has a team of superheroes taking on the Brighton Marathon and 10k on Sunday 6th April 2025 to raise money for Grace Eyre.
Every pound raised will go towards Grace Eyre to help us build opportunities, independence and better futures for people with a learning disability and autistic people ❤️
Meet our runners
Ali Carter
Ali is running the Brighton Marathon for Grace Eyre. He says that he wants to do his part to contribute to our mission. By fundraising for Grace Eyre, Ali is aiming to raise awareness and funds that will directly impact the lives of those we support, ensuring they continue to thrive and have access to the resources they need.
Annie Russell
Annie is running the Brighton 10k to raise money for Grace Eyre. Having worked for Grace Eyre for over two years, she has seen first-hand the difference our charity can make to people’s lives in a range of wonderful ways. Join Annie in making a difference!
David Matthews
David is running the Brighton Marathon just 5 weeks after running his first half marathon. This is a very personal challenge for him and he’s taking the opportunity to ask people to celebrate his efforts by supporting Grace Eyre with a donation.
Matthew Hall
Matt has always wanted to do a marathon and this year is the year! Matt is running for Grace Eyre because he wants to run for a local charity that is close to his heart.
Shaun Washington-Doyle
Shaun is running the 10k in support of Grace Eyre. Shaun says he has had the privilege of working with Grace Eyre for many years, and knows the difference Grace Eyre makes to people’s lives.
Barbara Martin
Barbara is running the 10k in support of Grace Eyre.
Agwu Ama
Agwu is running the 10k in support of Grace Eyre.
Timea Puspoki
Timea is running the 10k in support of Grace Eyre.
Support Team Grace Eyre
You can support our amazing runners in two ways:
1. Donate via their fundraising pages
Please consider supporting our runners with a donation. You can donate to each runner via the links above.
Every donation we receive helps people with learning disabilities to maximise their independence and lead the lives they choose.
2. Come and cheer on our runners
It would be wonderful if we can get people to cheer our runners on to help them on their way.
10k event
Starts and finishes on Hove Lawns
Starts: 8.45am
Finishes: depends on how quick they run, but could be anything from 9.20am for those who are super quick!
Marathon event
Starts at Preston Park and finishes on Hove Lawns
Starts: 9.45am
This is such a fantastic way to show our appreciation for people that support us and all the time, effort and energy put in by the people running!
It is going to be great day with a fantastic atmosphere, and it would be brilliant to see lots of supporters.
Our cheer squad will be based at Kingsway (beach side) in line with the bottom of Second Avenue if you’d like to join them.
Go #TeamGraceEyre!