'Marathon man' completes 100-run challenge

A veteran fundraiser has said it was "pretty special" to complete 100 marathons in 100 days to raise funds for a local hospice.

Gary McKee, from Cleator Moor, Cumbria, finished his challenge at Sunday's London Marathon, crossing the line with his 18-year-old son Beau.

McKee, who has earned the title "marathon man" locally and who was appointed an MBE in the King's 2026 New Year Honours List, raised more than £70,000 for Hospice at Home West Cumbria.

He said the sun was relentless during the marathon but that crossing the line, holding his son's hand with the other raised, was "really emotional".

"When I was out on the course, people were tapping us on the shoulder saying how inspirational we were," he told BBC Radio Cumbria.

McKee said Sir Mo Farah came by at the start line and knew it was his 100th day.

"He just said, 'Mate, what you're doing is incredible.'"

The 56-year-old, who works at Sellafield, started his challenge in January.

Beau joined him daily for at least part of each 26.2-mile (42km) route.

Hayley McKay, from the charity, said McKee's support would help it care for people into the future, and went beyond the money because it helped awareness.

She travelled to London to watch him complete Sunday's run.

"That first time we saw them and they saw us, they were punching the air and they were smiling," McKay said.

"It was so emotional, it was absolutely fantastic."

McKee said his rest period would not last long as he was going on a stag-do at the weekend.

Speaking after he crossed the line, he said: "100 marathons, 100 days, done. Move on to the next one, I think."