Who is Gary McKee and why is he running 100 marathons?

Gary McKee is a veteran runner undertaking 100 consecutive daily marathons to raise £100,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria, aiming for a £1m total.

What is Gary McKee's fundraising goal for Hospice at Home West Cumbria?

Gary McKee's ambitious fundraising goal for Hospice at Home West Cumbria is £1m, with £100,000 still to be raised through his current marathon challenge.

Has Gary McKee completed similar challenges before for the hospice?

Yes, Gary McKee previously ran a marathon every day for an entire year in 2022, raising substantial funds for the hospice.

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Marathon Man's £1M Hospice Run: Final Push Underway

17 Jan

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Summary

Veteran runner Gary McKee is running 100 marathons consecutively.
He aims to raise £100,000 to reach his £1m target for hospice.
McKee previously ran a marathon every day for a full year.

Marathon Man's £1M Hospice Run: Final Push Underway

Veteran runner Gary McKee has embarked on an extraordinary 100-day marathon challenge, aiming to secure crucial funds for Hospice at Home West Cumbria. The 56-year-old, affectionately known as "marathon man," began his series of 26.2-mile runs with the ultimate goal of reaching a £1m fundraising milestone for the hospice.

McKee's latest feat will see him run every day until April 26, 2026, when he plans to conclude his challenge in London. His son, Beau, will join him for parts of each marathon, and will participate in the London Marathon alongside his father. This significant undertaking is part of a final push to achieve the ambitious £1m target.

This effort builds on McKee's impressive past achievements, including completing a marathon daily for a full year in 2022. He has already raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for the hospice, which he praises as a "fantastic local charity." McKee believes his running prowess combined with public support can make the £1m goal attainable.