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Marc Laithwaite shares inspiring stories about the Lakeland 50 & 100 race and its charitable impact.

As the ballot opens for the 2027 Lakeland 50 & 100, we thought it was the perfect time to spend an hour with one of the main men behind the event, Marc Laithwaite. Marc brings a mix of funny, heartwarming, and genuinely inspiring stories that capture exactly why this race is so special. And beyond the running, the event has now raised over £1,000,000 for charity, which is just incredible. It’s one of the absolute highlights of Gary’s year, and he cannot wait to toe the line again in 2027....

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