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Skipton electrician to complete Ultra Marathon for children's charity

Friday, 17 January 2025 08:48

Adam Edmondson

Adam Edmondson from Skipton has challenged himself to complete one of the UK’s toughest long-distance running events to raise funds for a charity.

His challenge will begin on 25th January when he will take on tackle The Arc of Attrition, an ultra-marathon along Cornwall's rugged Southwest Coast Path

The event attracts elite, long-distance runners from across the globe and Adam is aiming to complete the 50-mile distance in just 11 hours.

Adam is aiming to raise funds for The Principle Trust which provides respite breaks for children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, disabled, have life-limiting conditions, mental health issues, or who have experienced poverty, trauma, abuse.

To prepare for the challenge, Adam has followed a strict 16-week training programme, scaling the fells around Cracoe, Embsay and Horton-in-Ribblesdale.

He made his long-distance event debut in May when he completed the Pennine Barrier, a 50-mile fell run which traverses Malhamdale and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.

Later this year he plans to complete the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, followed by the Welsh Beacon’s Way 100-mile event.

Adam commented,

‘My sister first introduced me to The Principle Trust and I was immediately struck by their work with local families, so I’m delighted to be running on their behalf in the Arc of Attrition.’

Launched in 2011, The Trust has provided respite breaks for more than 5000 children across the Yorkshire region.

Founder Mike Davies, MBE, added,

‘Adam’s remarkable development as a long-distance runner is truly inspiring.

"Thanks to supporters like him, The Trust can continue helping disadvantaged, disabled and poorly children to escape their everyday troubles and create valuable, happy memories.’

For more information about The Principle Trust visit www.theprincipletrust.co.uk.

To follow Adam’s progress or, to make a donation, visit his page here and search Adam Edmondson.

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