Peel runner completes seven marathons in seven days for RNLI

Runner tackles 183 miles and 70 climbs to Corrin’s Tower in week-long endurance effort 

Peel runner Geoff Rice has completed a gruelling challenge of seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for the RNLI.

The endurance feat saw him run a full marathon each day, beginning on Saturday, 17 May and finishing just before 7pm on Friday, 23 May at the lifeboat house in Peel.

Each marathon involved five laps of Peel Hill, including 10 climbs to Corrin’s Tower - totalling 183 miles over the week.

Geoff, who is well known in the Island’s running community, completed each marathon in around five hours.

As part of his fundraising appeal, he said:

“Too many people are still drowning. More than ever we need the RNLI’s help. As a charity, the RNLI depends on our donations so it can go on saving lives and keeping us and our loved ones safe.”

“RNLI lifesavers are our lifeline. They’re the lifeboat crews who provide 24-hour search and rescue right around the UK and Ireland. The lifeguards keeping watch on 240 of the busiest beaches in the UK and Channel Islands. And the RNLI safety teams and educators working tirelessly to stop people getting into trouble in the first place.”

Donations to support his effort are being collected via his JustGiving page - so far, his efforts have raised £2,227 for the RNLI.