Sandra Lewis
3 days ago
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Five marathons in five cities in five days - they did it

At the beginning of 2025 three friends, Phoebe Watson, Leah Heath, and Reece Gibb had a great idea to raise money for two charities. Medi Tech Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association. After months of planning, their wonderful idea became reality and in the days leading up to the bank holiday weekend they achieved their aim and have almost reached their fundraising target.

Ready to start in Edinburgh - with the Medi Tech Trust back up car

DAY 1 - 30th April EDINBURGH Our team of runners were ready for the first day’s run in Edinburgh at the start of their 5 MARATHONS IN 5 CITIES IN 5 DAYS raising funds for Medi Tech Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association, whatever they raise to be divided equally. 

DAY 2 - NEWCASTLE Through the City and then on to a pit stop in the countryside for our fantastic runners. We are so proud of them.

A pit stop in the fields near Newcastle
A pit stop in the fields near Newcastle Credit: Medi Tech Trust

DAY 3 - MANCHESTER The team running along the canal and made a stop at Old Trafford the Manchester United Stadium - Still going strong - what an inspirational team.

A rest at Old Trafford
A rest at Old Trafford Credit: Medi Tech Trust

DAY 4 - OXFORD and the fastest run so far and no time for the Dreaming Spires. Our runners joined and were cheered on by the Oxford Park run for part of the way.

DAY 5- ***THEY DID IT***

Along the canal In Manchester
Along the canal In Manchester Credit: Medi Tech Trust

Sunday in LONDON joined by many supporters. Some had travelled from Eastbourne and surrounding areas to support our runners on the final day. Phoebe, Leah and Reece achieved their goal, 131 miles in 5 days.

There has been a lot of support each day once the local people knew what our team were running for and they were quite generous. Please support these champions, three dynamic friends who gave up their time to raise money for these two deserving charities as they have nearly reached their target.

With the back up team in Oxford
With the back up team in Oxford Credit: Medi Tech Trust

Please support Medi Tech Trust and the Motor Neurone Disease Association as we are near to raising £10 for every mile they ran. The Crowdfunder page is still open and anyone can still donate.

https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/5-marathons-in-5-days-in-5-cities

Cheered on by the Oxford Park Runners
Cheered on by the Oxford Park Runners Credit: Medi Tech Trust

London at Last - Goal Achieved
London at Last - Goal Achieved Credit: Medi Tech Trust