Saturday 10th May 2025

On a warm sunny Saturday morning, Sarah Day set off from Christ’s Hospital in Horsham for her first ever ultra marathon – Run To the Sea Brighton.

This is a 50km multi-terrain point-to-point route from Horsham to Brighton seafront which takes runners through a mix of terrains including wonderful trails and rolling downs.  The distance is fully supported & signed with transport to start if required, a bespoke medal and free photos 📸

Sarah 🌹 had this to say……

‘My first Ultra 🙌 🏃‍♀️50km- Horsham ➡️Brighton 🌊☀️

Extremely proud of myself: 5 hr 4min 41.

5th female! And 30th / 444!   And it was hot! 🥵

This route was half road half trail, with downs hills from 24 kms. Strong first half, then had to walk run the hills … obviously 🤣  I held out though, and generally felt pretty good considering !

I had a stop at checkpoint 3, to have my nutrition drop and take in the atmosphere of what this event is all about ☺️

Half marathon distance I fell into a load of stinging nettles, stings over arms and legs as I had to squeeze past a bus on an extremely narrow road. 😢. I just carried on, and continued shaking it off.

Grateful for the support and the texts coming through as people tracked me ! 🫶

I will take this as a massive success, and enjoy this moment ☺️.   Photos are raw but ready’🤣

🎤 A superb performance Sarah 🌷 you absolutely nailed it despite the warm temperatures, a fight with some stingers 🌱 and a near squish with a bus 🚌.  We are all very proud of you 🙌 and in awe of your incredible achievement 😍