More than 40 children and adults have taken part in the national 2.6 Challenge for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith Children’s Hospices, raising more than £7,000.

While many people decided to run a variation of 2.6 in homage to the challenge’s London Marathon origins, others have let their imaginations run riot with head shaves, Wacky Races car rides, online choir concerts and fancy dress.

Luke Price, from Wrexham, has gone for fancy dress - in an ongoing bid to run 100 kilometres dressed as Forest Gump.

Alison Marsh, Hope House Children’s Hospices head of fundraising said: “We were absolutely stunned by how many people of all ages were inspired to take part in the 2.6 Challenge and thrilled that so many decided to raise money for Hope House and Tŷ Gobaith.

“The money will all be used to fund the vital end of life and crisis care that we are still providing to local children and their families during these extremely difficult times.”

Luke said: “Charities need more help than ever during this unprecedented time of Covid-19 and Tŷ Gobaith is a charity extremely close to my family’s heart because my nephew Corey visits for respite.

"I wanted to show my support by doing a physical challenge but also making it fun and light-hearted for some entertainment during this difficult time.”

Luke is taking on the 100km challenge over a two week period, until May 11, running within the government exercise guidelines of less than an hour per day and in his local community of Plas Madoc.

In addition, if Luke manages to raise £500 he will also let his 7-year-old and 4-year-old boys cut his hair - vowing to keep it that way for one week.

To sponsor Luke, visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lukeruns100km

Others taking part in the 2.6 Challenge for Hope House and Ty Gobaith include Sian Roberts and family, Leo and Ava Dowdeswell, and Janet Bancroft, all from from Wrexham; Andy and Rachel Casey and Jane and Andrew Doughton who did a 26.2 marathon relay in Mold, Janice Shaw in Buckley and Entyce, Lorraine Jenkins and Thomas Eyes in Chester.