Runner roundup: Ali is running for community & connection
Ali, aged 45, is a dedicated runner with nine years under her belt, is taking on the half marathon, part of the ABP Southampton Marathon, in support of us on May 3, 2026.
Post-run banana
Ali ran this distance for us before and this year she’s aiming for a time of two hours 30 minutes.
She’ll be fuelling her training the best way she knows how: with a trusty post-run banana!
Worked with us
Her motivation for supporting us is close to her heart. Having previously worked collaboratively with us, she knows firsthand the difference we make at a neighbourhood level in Southampton – connecting isolated people, offering practical help and strengthening the community.
She says: “I’m really looking forward to running the half marathon, which is 13.1 miles, at this year’s ABP Southampton Marathon event for Communicare. I’m well aware of the fantastic work the charity does, as I’ve worked closely with the team on a couple of projects and they’re amazing, so I wanted to do my bit to contribute towards fundraising.”
How to sponsor Ali
Ali plans to fundraise through her JustGiving page, hoping to raise vital funds to keep our services up and running too, but you can also make a donation to her and our whole team via our page here.
You can sponsor Ali here.
Supporting Ali & us
Cheering her on means supporting both her personal commitment and us, as together we make a real difference in our city.
Go Ali – we’re behind you every step of the way!
How you can get involved
- Join our team of runners – sign up is available online here.
- Join our team by walk – sign up is available online here.
- Join our Supporter Squad – please mail us to find out more, events@communicareinsouthampton.org.uk
Find out more here.
Photo with thanks to ABP Southampton Marathon.