BRRN Fitness and PureGym Bideford are partnering up for a 12-hour fitness challenge to raise money for Encompass Southwest.

Molly, founder BRRN Fitness is proudly running the 2027 London Marathon in support of this charity.

Molly be hosting the event alongside Arek, Manager of PureGym Bideford, and taking on the full 12-hour challenge herself!

We want as many of you as possible to join us throughout the day. Whether you take part in one activity, several sessions or challenge yourself to the full 12 hours, every bit of support will help us raise money for an incredible local charity.

There’s no need to book, simply turn up and join whichever part of the day you wish!

The event is completely free, but we would be incredibly grateful for any donation you’re able to make. You can donate below:

DONATE HERE ❤️‍🔥

Event Details

📅 Date: 10th October 2026
Time: 8:00am - 8:00pm
📍 Location: PureGym Bideford
🎟️ Entry: Completely FREE
🤍 Raising money for: Encompass Southwest

What is the Gymathon?

12 continuous hours of movement, including:
🏃‍♀️ Six 4km runs
🏋️ Six fitness classes
⏱️ 12 hours of movement

Each 4km run will begin and finish at PureGym Bideford, with a mixture of HIIT, circuit and strength-based classes taking place throughout the day.

Molly will be completing the full 12-hour challenge, but you can join her for as much or as little as you like. Take part in one activity, stay for several sessions or challenge yourself to complete the full 12 hours alongside her, it’s completely up to you!

Who can join?

Absolutely everyone is welcome! You don’t need to be a BRRN Fitness member or a PureGym member to take part.

Whether you’re a regular runner, completely new to fitness or simply looking to try something different, I’d love for you to get involved. This event is all about bringing our community together, moving our bodies and raising as much money as possible for an incredible local charity.

Spaces in each class will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Timetable

8am: 4km Run
9am: HIIT
10am: 4km Run
11am: Strength
12pm: 4km Run
1pm: Burn & Core
2pm: 4km Run
3pm: Circuits
4pm: 4km Run
5pm: HIIT
6pm: 4km Run
7pm: Burn & Core

Please arrive around 10-15 minutes before the activity you’d like to join. This will give you plenty of time to come in, get ready and hear everything you need to know before we begin.

Don’t fancy taking part?

You can still come along and support us!

Join us at PureGym Bideford, cheer everyone on and enjoy some treats from the amazing local businesses supporting the event.

We’ll have goodies from SoSweet, SmartLattes, Oshun Electrolytes and more.

Your support will make such a difference, even if you’re not taking part in any of the activities.

About Encompass Southwest

Molly is proudly running the 2027 London Marathon for Encompass Southwest, a local charity supporting people across North Devon who are experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, domestic abuse and other difficult circumstances.

This cause means so much to her and every donation, no matter how big or small, will help Encompass Southwest continue providing vital support to people within our local community.

Donate

The Gymathon is completely free to attend, but we'd be incredibly grateful for any donation you’re able to make.

If you can’t attend on the day, you can still support the challenge by donating online or sharing my fundraiser with your friends and family. Every donation and share will help me get closer to my fundraising target.

DONATE HERE ❤️‍🔥

What to bring

Comfortable workout clothing
Suitable trainers
A water bottle
Any fuel or snacks you may need
Dry layers or a change of clothes
Plenty of energy and community spirit!

Important Information

Please take part at a level that feels right for you. You’re welcome to rest, adapt any movements or leave a session whenever you need to.

If you have an injury, health condition or any concerns about exercising, please speak to a healthcare professional before taking part and let us know when you arrive.

Most importantly, listen to your body, enjoy the day and have fun!

Follow the Journey

Follow @brrnfitness on Instagram for the full timetable, event updates, fundraising progress and plenty of behind-the-scenes content.

Let’s move together, support our community and make every one of those 12 hours count 🤍