Joe Stearne's 100 Marathon Challenge 

Meet Joe, one of our inspirational runners taking on the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon on Sunday 12th May. 

Joe is on a mission to run 100 marathons’ in fifty-two weeks to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Joe started at last year’s inaugural event and will be ending his challenge at this year’s finish line. A victory lap in his own words, he’ll be back on home turf after running all over the country.Raising funds for a charity close to
his heart, he continues to express the importance of giving back the others.

“I’ve been actively fundraising for Macmillan, a charity that holds a special place in my heart. They have been a
source of support during challenging periods, and I believe it’s crucial to give back. I’m excited to compete in the Leeds
race this year, it’s the last hurdle and the ultimate victory lap.

Completing a marathon is a significant achievement that should be met with immense pride. It’s not just about running;
it’s about the dedication and sacrifice of weeks of preparation. Every person’s journey is different, which is why I find
race day so fascinating. Training has been different for me leading up to this because it’s not been a usual marathon block of 16 weeks hard work and a tapper week it’s been consecutively running 2/3 marathons a week for 52 weeks!

In that time, I have done over 60 official marathons, over 25 solo marathons and countless other events including Manchester and London which again will be a great event! I have so far raised well over £5000 for macmillan this time round and previously have raised over £4000 for them when I ran a 52 mile ultra!

“Leeds Marathon 2024 will be a special day for me and my family as it will draw the curtain on the last year of sacrifice
and struggles it has been easy but the reward out ways the suffering. If you see me out on the course come say hi and
come show your support. I would really appreciate it guys!

Good luck Joe, we can't wait to cheer you on at the finish line! 

To support Joe on his fundraising mission click here 

To find out more about the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon and to enter, click here