A STUDENT is undertaking a marathon challenge to raise money for charity.

Regan Dunk, from Southwick, is planning to run a marathon between Shoreham and Brighton Marina for Cancer Research UK, a cancer research and awareness charity.

The run is expected to end on Hove Lawns.

Regan, who studies sports coaching at Brighton University, is a keen athlete and has been training for the last few months.

He believes it has helped with his mental health during the Covid-19 lockdown.

The Argus: Regan Dunk will be running a marathon for Cancer Research UKRegan Dunk will be running a marathon for Cancer Research UK

Regan is a keen sportsman and has been training for the last four months.

He said: "During the first lockdown, I did not have a lot of motivation, especially after the gyms shut.

"Mentally, lockdowns are not nice, and you always feel a bit down. So I started running to originally keep sane and you always feel better after exercising."

The longest run Regan has done in preparation so far is 19 miles, seven miles short of the final target of 26 miles.

The Argus: Regan's marathon routeRegan's marathon route

He said: "I have never really been a runner, I have always enjoyed team sports like football. But I have never taken on something like this, and it is entirely different. It is hard work."

He has already surpassed his target of £250 and raised £600 on his GoFundMe page for Cancer Research UK.

The 19-year-old said: "Everyone knows someone that has been affected by cancer, and it is a horrible thing. We have all had friends, family and loved ones who have been hurt by it.

"I just thought it was the perfect charity to go for; there can never be enough money going towards a charity like that. It affects everyone so much. There is no one better to raise money for."