I Ran 365 Marathons In 365 Days

Would you run a marathon? Maybe you’ve run a few? What about running a marathon every single day?

If that sounds completely crazy, well — we would agree. But Gary McKee did just that - every day of 2022.

Gary ran a marathon each day for an entire year, but his steps were driven by more than just personal drive. Every mile was to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. As days turned into weeks, his ambition transformed into a town-wide movement. With New Year's Eve as the grand finale, the community came together like never before with hundreds of supporters rallying to celebrate with him at the finish line. The result? A united community, countless inspired morning runners, and a staggering £1 million raised.

Witness a story which proves that with determination and the right support, anything is possible...

#Running #Marathon #Sport

00:00 Intro
00:43 A devastating loss
01:16 Running for a cause
01:46 10,000 miles!
02:22 Community support
02:59 The 365th marathon

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[GreatBigStory]

Incredible right?! Gary ran every single day for a year and dedicated each run to his dad.👏Tell us about someone who inspires you and motivates you.❤👇

[Creep]

26 miles a day for A YEAR? That is insane dedication. :O

[derpyderp]

365 marathons in 365 days is insane but doing it while holding a full time job he's a legend

[mngo]

Rest in peace to Bill Arnott, I am so glad GBS could get the view of such an amazing event from such an amazing man.

[denisruskin]

Incredible. I consider myself an intermediate runner doing 15km daily, but after 20 days or so doing it I just need that day off. Respect my man.

[barefootbeachrunner]

Back when I was running regularly I would run on average about 100-120km a week

Running 42 kms every day for a whole year while working and looking after a family is incredible beyond words

Outstanding effort

You've inspired me to get off my backside and start running again
.
Welldone on your resilience and dedication to your cause

My wife had stage 4 cancer and has been in remission for 9 years
We still have her because of fund raisers like you providing money for research and cancer hospitals all over the world

[sloikalamos]

Absolute mad lad. This is a person who I strive to be. Doing marathon is one thing, but doing it for a year? While raising a million for a good cause AND still going to work? Words cannot describe how insane that was

[TheTechAdmin]

2:48 "Sometimes I don't really know the best way to help myself. But I always know that trying to help others, is the best way to start."

Wow, what a great quote.

[brababun]

Reminds me of how i keep running from my responsibility

[blenderfox]

I ran a Half Marathon and couldn't walk for two days after. This guy ran double that every single freakin' day. And absolute legend.

[juliansmith-mclallen]

"Sometimes I don't really know the best way to help myself
but I always know that trying to help others is the best way to start."

~Chris Young


That line hit hard for me

2:48

[heldertvillegasjaramillo]

This video is so wholesome. This guy is great. What an amazing fella

[HercadosP]

I remember this story! It was so huge in the UK, thanks for bring his accomplishments and positivity to a larger audience

[ZOCCOK]

Rip to Bill Arnott, the first time I ever saw him and turns out the last time as well.
I raise a cup of tea in your name 🗿☕

[daveotuwa]

Everybody in one town in West Cumbria keeps track about the runner and his "running mates" who are on the track of him. They applaud them for going the long distance every single day regardless of the weather throughout the year. Their physical hobby is running for good. And it even runs better if committed for charity. What a record! HALLELUJAH!🏃🏻

[geoffspakes]

So happy to see you guys back telling great big stories.

[willcookmakeup]

What an absolutely amazing story. And such a special occasion for him and the entire town. They must have been so excited

[daveotuwa]

Gary McKee saddened when his cameraman died. He will continue to run before a different cameraman. McKEEP GOIN'! DON'T STOP!

[eveningswan_]

I used to watch great big story before going to school now i hav graduated and glad that u guyz are back ❤

[talanigreywolf]

Thank you GBS for covering this incredible man who went out and made a difference in his community!