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On Sunday 2 March 2025, the Lancing College community came together to take part in the Brighton Half Marathon, raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support in memory of Pat Martyn-Smith, a much-loved member of the College.
A team of 11 student runners, five Lancing Prep Hove staff and eight College staff members took on the challenge, running the scenic 13.1-mile route through the heart of the seaside city of Brighton after months of training and preparation. This year, over 10,000 runners took part in the iconic race, which is one of the UK’s most popular half marathons. We were blessed with surprisingly sunny weather, which helped to achieve a huge turnout of incredible crowd support at every mile. The team of Lancing College supporters were stationed near the finish line, and were proudly amongst the loudest of supporters as each of our runners passed by!
Beyond the race itself, Lancing College played an active role in the event. Our stand in the race village proved to be a great success, where we handed out 500 bags of delicious homemade fudge, crafted on-site by our catering team. It was a fantastic opportunity to meet and engage with thousands of runners and attendees, sharing the charitable spirit of the day with the wider community in the wonderful setting of Brighton seafront.
Additionally, volunteers from across Lancing Prep Hove and the College staff manned a dedicated water station, providing hydration and, of course, plenty of encouragement to runners as they pushed towards the finish line.
The team’s dedication and hard work were driven by a meaningful cause. Running in memory of Pat Martyn-Smith, they not only completed the challenge but also exceeded their sponsorship goal of £2,500 for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity providing essential care and support to those affected by cancer. If you'd like to make a last minute contribution, our Just Giving sponsorship page will be active for the remainder of the week. Every little helps!
A huge congratulations to all our runners for their incredible achievement. We had an amazing set of finishing times from 1:24 hours to 2:01 hours. We are immensely proud of everyone who took part, from the runners to the volunteers, and we look forward to continuing our participation in future events that bring our community together for meaningful causes.
Thank you to Brighton Half Marathon for letting us be a part of this incredible community event.