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Yorkshire Marathon fundraisers prepare for 26.2-mile race in York
Overview
More than 6,000 runners are preparing for the Yorkshire Marathon Festival, featuring a 26.2-mile course through York and surrounding areas. Participants include individuals running for personal milestones and charitable causes, such as Ellie Freer running after heart surgery, Eleanor Midgley running in memory of her daughter who died from cancer, and Alex Hill running after having his right kidney removed.
Key points
- Over 6,000 runners are participating in the Yorkshire Marathon Festival.
- The 26.2-mile route includes sights such as York Minster and Stamford Bridge.
- Ellie Freer is running her first marathon a year after undergoing surgery to patch a hole in her heart, raising money for the Stroke Association UK.
- Eleanor Midgley is running her final marathon in memory of her daughter, Molly Midgley-Hellend, who died from cancer in 2024, raising funds for Weston Park Cancer Charity.
- Alex Hill from Leeds is taking part in the marathon ten months after having his non-functioning right kidney removed, raising money for Kidney Research UK.