Sign in Subscribe
Charities

DUP Alderman Completes Boston Marathon in Impressive Time for Northern Ireland Hospice

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

DUP Alderman Brian Kingston has completed the prestigious Boston Marathon in an impressive time of 3 hours and 35 minutes, raising over £1,200 for the Northern Ireland Hospice. Kingston, a keen marathon runner, achieved his long-held dream of completing the six World Marathon Majors by finishing the Boston Marathon. The funds raised will go towards supporting the Northern Ireland Hospice's end-of-life palliative care and support services, which provide crucial assistance to families across Northern Ireland.

Key Takeaways:

  • DUP Alderman Brian Kingston completed the Boston Marathon in 3:35:47, raising over £1,200 for the Northern Ireland Hospice.
  • Kingston's fundraising target of £1,000 was easily surpassed thanks to donations from dozens of supporters through the online 'JustGiving' fundraising platform.
  • The Boston Marathon is one of the world's best-known races with a history stretching back over 100 years, having been inspired by the revival of marathon running for the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens, Greece.
  • Kingston has completed the six World Marathon Majors, having previously run the Belfast Marathon during his time as Lord Mayor of Belfast in 2016 in a time of 3 hours and 32 minutes.
  • The Northern Ireland Hospice provides end-of-life palliative care and support services to families across Northern Ireland, including at its premises on Somerton Road in North Belfast.
  • Kingston has been a member of both the Orange Order and Royal Black Institution.
  • He has been a long-time supporter of the Northern Ireland Hospice, having known families and individuals who have benefitted from its care and support.

Statistics:

  • Time: 3 hours and 35 minutes
  • Distance: 42.195 km
  • Elevation: 136.4 m ( high point of the course)
  • Finishers: Over 30,000 runners complete the Boston Marathon every year
  • World Marathon Majors: 6
  • Funds raised: Over £1,200 for the Northern Ireland Hospice

Sources:

  • DUP Alderman Completes Boston Marathon in Impressive Time for Northern Ireland Hospice (ICB News)
  • Boston Marathon (Official Website)
  • Northern Ireland Hospice (Official Website)
  • JustGiving (Official Website)

Read more