Hundreds of people will come together in Southport this November to celebrate the life of a much-loved mum-of-two.
The event in memory of Sharon Armstrong-Williams will start and end at the Level Up Gym on Virginia Street on Sunday 15th November 2026. Arrival is 9.45am for a 10am start.
Over 250 people have already signed up to take part, with money raised going towards mental health charity, Mind.
Participants can sign up for either a 5k run, a 3k run or a 3k walk.
Sharon, who was married to husband Johnny and had two children, Abi and Mikey, tragically died six weeks ago at the age of 52.
The fundraiser is being organised by Level Up Gym and Neon Running UK.
People can sign up here: Memorial Run or Walk to celebrate the life of Sharon Armstrong-Williams Tickets, Sunday, November 15 • 9:45 AM – 1 PM | Eventbrite
Louise Doran from Level Up Gyms said:
“I wanted to put on a memorial run for my friend, Sharon. Who was also a long-term member of this gym.
“She sadly succumbed to her mental health battle very recently.
“I want to put on an event to celebrate her life and remember her for who she was.
“Sharon was such a party girl. She loved music. She loved to dance. She loved to literally hug absolutely anyone and everyone.
“She was a lovely, amazing girl, so bubbly. She was only 52 when she died – it’s been a massive shock to everyone who knew her.
“She was born and bred in Southport and went to school at Greenbank High. So many people knew and loved her.
“There were over 600 people at her funeral – it was packed, and just shows the huge affection everyone had for her.
“Sharon loved the gym. She loved to party. And she loved giving hugs.
“On Sunday 15th November, we’re coming together at Level Up Gym, Southport to celebrate her.
“We want to remember Sharon the way she would want us to – surrounded by friends, having fun, sharing memories and enjoying life.
“There will be music and good vibes on each route brought by the Neon Running UK team. It will be upbeat and uplifting.
“We want the event to be as inclusive as possible for everyone who wants to take part, which is why we have options for a 5k run, a 3k run or a 3k walk.
“We’ll leave the gym and then head down Eastbank Street, right on Lord Street and up Nevill Street, before the route splits, depending on whether people are doing 5k or 3k.
“This is not a race, this is a coming together to celebrate Sharon and remember her.
“Everyone is welcome, members and non-members, friends, family, former school friends, and anyone whose hearts this may have touched, whether you’re running, walking or just coming along to show your love and support.
“We also have a GoFundMe page for anyone not taking part who would like to donate to Mind: Fundraiser for Louise Doran by Adam Drewett : In Loving Memory of Sharon Armstrong-Williams
“Afterwards, join us back at Level Up Gym for food, drinks, a DJ and a celebration worthy of Sharon.
“Neon Running, a run company from Liverpool, have been invited to help host this event.
“Sharon was a party girl, and Neon Running’s energy and music is an exact match for her personality.”
Stephen Melling from Neon Running said:
“We are going to be meeting up at Level Up Gym in Southport at 9.45am on Sunday 15th November to start at 10am, and we’d love to see you there.
“You have three options – you can go on a 5km run, a 3km run or a 3km walk, so it will be for all abilities.
“We will have speakers in each group. We are going to bring good energy, good vibes, the tunes are going to be brilliant. It’s also brought by DJ Leo Carter, who’s epic!
“After that, we’re going to come back to Level Up Gym. There’s going to be food on, drinks, DJ, Leon on the bongos, what an amazing day it’s going to be to remember Sharon.
“Over 250 people have signed up to take part already so we’re going to fill this place out.
“It’s going to be a day of love, and remembering, and fitness, and good energy.
“If you want to come along, book on, the tickets are free, and we’ll see you there.”
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