Gareth and Colin take on 60k challenge in support of the Evora Hospice as they gear up for 2026 TCS London Marathon

Gareth McCullough and Colin Henning are inviting the public to join in as they take on the challenge of running 5k on the hour, every hour between 8am and 7pm on Sunday, which is the first of their fundraising events for the Evora Hospice ahead of running next year’s TCS London Marathon.

The event runs on for 12 hours and each leg starts and finishes at Newry Hockey Club on the Belfast Road. The 5k route heads out from the Hockey Club towards the Mourne Country Hotel and turns left towards Carnbane. At the Fiveways roundabout, the route turns left once again down the Armagh Road, before turning left towards Newry Courthouse and onto the Downshire Road. At Windsor Hill Primary School, the route takes its final turn and heads back towards the Hockey Club.

Gareth McCullough (left) and Colin Henning will be running 5k on the hour every hour between 8am and 7pm on Sunday in aid of the Evora Hospice.

placeholder image — Gareth McCullough (left) and Colin Henning will be running 5k on the hour every hour between 8am and 7pm on Sunday in aid of the Evora Hospice.

Whilst Gareth and Colin will be taking on the daunting challenge of running 60k over the course of the day, they’re welcoming everyone to come along and join in – even if just for one leg.

“Hopefully we’ll see as many of you as possible on Sunday,” said Gareth.

“Come around whatever time you want, as we’ll be running every hour on the hour. If you want to run, if you want to walk, if you just want to come down and support, or even if you just want to chill out, you’re very welcome.

“Rain or shine we’re getting it done one way or another, so come down and support us and come down and support what is an amazing charity. The Evora Hospice do so much good work for everybody. Everybody will know somebody who has been affected and has used the brilliant services of the Hospice at some point over the course of their lives.

“So, I hope to see you there on Sunday, and let’s go for it!”

All Gareth and Colin ask is that you make a small donation to the Evora Hospice, as they aim to hit their goal of £7,000. Even if you don’t wish to take part in the run, it promises to be great day at Newry Hockey Club, where there will be tea, coffee and refreshments provided, whilst the bar will be open from 1pm onwards.

If you’d like to donate online, you can do so at: https://www.justgiving.com/page/garethandcolinlondon2026.