Oliver Mattock

My first Marathon!

My First Marathon – Brighton 2027 🏃‍♂️

In April 2027, I’ll be taking on one of the biggest personal challenges I’ve ever set myself by running the Brighton Marathon — my first ever marathon!

Having spent plenty of time running shorter distances and half marathons, taking on the full 26.2 miles is a completely different challenge. The training, the preparation and the mental strength required to get through those miles will push me further than I’ve ever been pushed before. It’s something I know won’t be easy, but I’m ready to give it everything I’ve got.

However, this challenge is about much more than just running a marathon.

I’ll be running to raise money for Prostate Cancer, a cause that deserves greater awareness, support and funding. Being able to take on such a huge personal challenge while raising money for something so important makes the experience even more meaningful.

The training will involve early mornings, long runs, tired legs and plenty of moments where getting out the door will be the hardest part. But knowing that every mile is helping to raise money for this cause will give me an extra reason to keep going, especially when things get tough.

My goal is to raise as much money as possible to support the work being done around prostate cancer and help make a difference to those affected by it.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how big or small, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation will help towards the fundraising target and give me even more motivation throughout the training process.

If you’re unable to donate, sharing my fundraising page would also mean a lot.

Thank you to everyone who supports me on this journey. It’s going to be a massive challenge, but one I’m incredibly excited to take on — and I can’t wait to cross that finish line in Brighton knowing I’ve done it for such an important cause.

26.2 miles. One huge challenge. One important cause. 💙

Thank you for your support! 🏃‍♂️