Prospect Hospice has launched a new challenge for marathon runners to raise much needed funds.
The Marathon Your Way encourages participants to run 26.2 miles throughout October while raising money for the facility.
Events fundraiser Sally Langheim said: “ The beauty of our Marathon Your Way challenge is that you get to set how you complete the challenge.
“For keen runners, this can be done in one go or by completing two half marathons over a weekend or, for those who aren’t quite ready for such a distance, they could complete the challenge a little bit at a time and run, jog or walk just a mile a day over 26 days. However, you do it, it’s entirely up to you.”
Sharon O’Neill, who has signed up to take part, said: “I’m raising money for Prospect Hospice because they are committed to providing outstanding specialist care for people in the local community living with a life-threatening illness and to their carers, family and friends including bereavement support.”
The hospice will reward everyone who completes the distance with a medal and certificate.
Registration costs just £10 for adults and £5 each for children and pets.
To find out more about the challenge and to sign up visit: prospect-hospice.net/run
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