Manchester runner completes marathon after raising £5,000 for cancer charity
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Manchester runner completes marathon after raising £5,000 for cancer charity

1 day ago · Originally published 4 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: The daft Sunday morning decision that brought me seven months of pain and joy
After impulsively signing up for a marathon on a whim, a Manchester runner spent seven months training to cover 1,300 miles. The effort raised over £5,000 for his sister's partner, who was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma earlier this year.
Source: Manchester Evening News Greater Manchester
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