A Westbury town councillor has taken on an unusual overnight challenge, completing the London Marathon route in reverse while dressed as an elephant.
Cllr Radek Evans took part in the informal event the night before the London Marathon, starting at midnight at Buckingham Palace and finishing at the official start line in Greenwich at around 9am.
The Reverse London Marathon is an unofficial event where participants run or walk the course backwards for fun ahead of race day.
Cllr Evans said, “The run was a bit different. It started at Buckingham Palace, normally the finish, and finished at Greenwich. I started at midnight and finished at 9am, as I was walking it while looking after my friend who was injured after tripping over.”
He took on the challenge to raise funds for Fair Frome, a local community support charity.
Cllr Evans is a seasoned fundraiser, having previously run 60 half marathons in a year for local charities. His fundraising challenges have seen him cover more than 920 miles across Europe and the UK, often dressed as Dumbo the elephant.
To donate, visit www.localgiving.org/fundraising/Dumbo-aka-Radek-running-the-Reverse-London-Marathon-25-26-April
