Kirsty Shand

Manchester Marathon 2026

Help me fund research and increase awareness into ovarian cancer

Most people will know I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2019 and had a recurrence in 2020. Over these years I went through around 15 hours of surgery. Running has been a focus to get me back to my pre diagnosis health and fitness so I have decided to take on the challenge of my second marathon. I was slightly traumatised after London Marathon in 2022 but after 3/4 years I want to give it a go to beat my previous time (and my sisters marathon time… it’s hard being the competitive sister).

Please donate to this wonderful charity that is so close to my heart and will help fund research that can keep me alive, healthy and running marathons for years to come!


I’m taking part in the Manchester Marathon 2026 to raise funds and awareness in aid of Target Ovarian Cancer, the UK's leading ovarian cancer charity. They target what’s important to stop ovarian cancer devastating lives – that means symptoms awareness, life-saving early diagnosis, better treatments and support for everyone affected by ovarian cancer. 

Please support my fundraising, and together we’ll transform the future for everyone diagnosed with ovarian cancer.

My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

£21.84

Lauren Aronson

You’re amazing Kirsty ❤️

£27.05

Leah Gittens

Hi Kirsty, We dont know each other but Im Nicole's cousin, and this is obviously close to us as a family atm. Think it's amazing that you are doing well and able to run this marathon. Thank you 🥰

£32.23

Lauren Shand

U go sissy !!!! Bet you won’t beat my time though :P

£37.47

Nicole

Good luck Kirsty! You’ll smash it 🩵

£20

Rose

Well done Kirsty! 👏🏼🥳

£20

Anne Lucas

Thank you Kirsty 🩵

£10

Jemima Eliza Aesthetics

Smashing it as always!

£21.84

Jen B

Have a great run Kirsty 🤩 enjoy it out there, you’re an absolute legend xx

£53.32

Caroline

Rather you than me.....

£37.47

Charlotte Evans

£21.84

Denise

£10

Penny

Well done from all the woman .

£20

Nyree

Good luck - you’ll smash it 🙌🏻

£5

Nicky

Good luck kirsty your amazing ❤️

£20

Bex

Good luck Kirsty! Amazing achievement! Xx

£11.33

Linda Barriteau

Well done Kirsty!! Amazing achievement. Linda. x

£10

Tina Shrubb

Good Luck Kirsty you are amazing xxx

£10

Natalia Schwartz

£10

Leah Gilmovitch

Good luck Kirsty!!!

£21.36

Pauline

You’re an inspiration Kirsty!! You never give up!! Xx

£50

Elliot & James Mitchell

Huge support from the Mitchell brothers - great cause !

£11.33

Andy Boak

Good luck Kirsty, you've got this!

£6.11

Michelle Mccarthy

Good luck! x

£10

Jasmine Brown

£10

Kirsty & Clare Simmonds

Amazing! Good luck 🩵

£21.84

Debbie Funk

Kirsty, you are an amazing person who just keeps doing all these amazing things, despite what you personally have had to deal with. I wish you the best on marathon day and know you will be great. Take care 🩷

£11.33

Rachel Williams

Your gonna smash it sweetheart xx

£15

Niamh

£21.84

Pauline Meakins

Well done Kirsty! ❤️ You’re s star! Had no idea you were doing this! Remind me on our family socials next time! Hope to see you soon! Xxx

£53.32

Josie Ballington

Superwoman 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

£10

Hannah Van Schaick

Good luck Kirsty x

£20

Sally Graham

Well done Kirsty! Never in doubt. Such an amazing achievement! You never cease to amaze me!

£10

Sian

Good luck Kirsty! X

£20

Bethany

Superwoman❗️

£11.33

Hefina Shand

As I always say, you never cease to amaze me ❤️