A mother running in memory of her daughter, a reality TV star with a debilitating disorder and a woman newly on her sobriety journey are some of the inspiring people taking on this year’s Brighton Marathon. The race will return on Sunday, April 6, with 20,000 people expected to take part across the weekend of events, which include the marathon, a 10K and a day of free one-mile events on the Saturday. Since the Brighton Marathon’s first edition in 2010, more than 130,000 people have taken part in the 26.
2-mile challenge, many running for their own inspiring reasons. From raising funds for causes close to their hearts to running in memory of a loved one, or from chasing down a personal best to taking part as a group for the memories, every person who crosses the finish line will have had their own reason for completing their journey. For the 2025 edition, almost 300 charities have places in the marathon and more than 3,800 people are taking part in the 10K or marathon distance on a charity entry.
Kristina Goodsell, from Bexhill, who appeared on the 2024 series of Married at First Sight UK (MAFS), is taking on her first marathon alongside her friend, Ashley. Kristina Goodsell (Image: Kristina Goodsell) The 32-year-old was diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a severe form of premenstrual syndrome, when she was 31. She was open about her experience with PMDD throughout her time on MAFS, during which time she was unmedicated and struggling with her symptoms.
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