Determined Mum Completes Great North Run for Charity

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Mum-of-three Clare Hackett, 52, from east Hull, has demonstrated her unwavering commitment to charity work by running the 2025 Great North Run in her Motor Neurone Disease (MND) association vest. Inspired by the late Rob Burrow's battle with MND and encouraged by his teammate Kevin Sinfield, Clare has been participating in various running events to raise funds for the cause. Most notably, she aims to complete seven ultra-marathons in seven days in January 2026, a feat that will undoubtedly showcase her remarkable determination and resilience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Clare Hackett, a 52-year-old mum-of-three from east Hull, has been running to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association, inspired by the late Rob Burrow's battle with MND.
  • She has participated in various running events, including the 2025 Great North Run, completing it in around 2 hours and 44 minutes.
  • Clare aims to complete seven ultra-marathons in seven days in January 2026, a challenge that follows her previous accomplishments of running seven half-marathons in seven days and seven marathons in seven days.
  • Her endeavours also encompass the number seven, in reference to Rob Burrow's jersey number.
  • Clare's charity work is supported by her partner and her community, with her Facebook followers staying updated on her challenges.
  • She has become a recognizable face at her various runs and has been featured on local media outlets, such as Humber Wave radio and That's TV (Channel 7).

Statistics:

  • Clare completed the 2025 Great North Run in around 2 hours and 44 minutes.
  • She aims to complete seven ultra-marathons in seven days in January 2026.
  • In January 2024 and 2025, she completed seven half-marathons in seven days and seven marathons in seven days, respectively.
  • She has received support from her partner, her community, and local media outlets for her charity work.

Sources:

  • Deborah Hall, "She may not be tall but Clare Hackett is certainly not short on determination to do her best for a charity close to her heart", Reach plc, no date.