By the start of 2026, I had completed 30 official marathons and ultra marathons. I had a wild idea to reach 40 marathons and ultras in my 40th birthday year, and what better event to finish on than my 13th consecutive appearance at The Yorkshire Marathon in October?

To achieve this goal, I am taking on the Lake District Ultra Challenge on 7th June 2026. My challenge is to complete a total of 10 marathons by the end of October 2026.

I will be kicking off with my first marathon in Cambridgeshire on 22nd March. I will be travelling as sustainably as I can to the events, including to Poland and Ireland.

My planned events are:

March: Phoenix Running 6 hour times event in Cambridgeshire

April: Gdansk marathon in Poland where I will be travelling there and back by train and Eurostar.

May: Rob Burrow Leeds marathon (4th appearance).

June: Ultra Challenge Lake District Day 2 50km

June: Windermere marathon.

July: Endure 24 Leeds solo (how many 5 miles laps can I do in 24 hours).

July: Terry’s Marathon Madness in Saltburn with It’s Grim Up North

September: Dingle marathon in Ireland (again travelling there without flying).

September: Loch Ness marathon Scotland.

October: Yorkshire marathon (13th appearance).

This journey is not just about personal achievement; it’s about making a difference.

I am raising funds for Futureproof Cumbria, an incredible organisation dedicated to fighting climate change and protecting our environment for future generations. Your support can help them continue their vital work.

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