Runners to finish tragic Matt Campbell's London Marathon on Sunday
Shropshire runners will join up to complete the 3.7 miles that tragic London Marathon athlete Matt Campbell did not finish on Sunday.
The former Masterchef competitor collapsed and died 3.7 miles from the end of the London Marathon on Sunday. About 100 runners described as 'seriously ill' were taken to hospital with heat exhaustion and many more did not complete the race.
Celebrity chef Marcus Bean and chef John Barton are organising a run starting in Shrewsbury's Square at 7pm.
Mr Bean said: "As most of you know, on Sunday Matt Campbell sadly died after collapsing during the race.
"Such a sad loss, and our thoughts are with his friends and family.
"So this Sunday evening myself and John Barton are going to run 3.7 miles for Matt around Shrewsbury.
"If anyone wants to join us please meet in the Square in Shrewsbury at 7pm and we'll set off for a steady run around town.
"Please support and join us to run matt's final miles."
Mr Campbell was raising money for the Brathay Trust a charity based in Cumbria which was supported by his father Martin who passed away 18 months ago.
The charity works to transform the lives of young people.
On his Just Giving Page Mr Campbell said: "Mr father worked tirelessly for Brathay Trust from 2008-2016.
"He was the most inspirational man in my life and was the one who said - "Go on, why don't you give it a go? I know you can do it!" and entered me into my first marathon; Brathay 2016 along with my brother, Josh. It was maybe the proudest day of my life standing at the finish line having achieved something I never imagined possible with my dad and my brother by my side."
