A Kineton runner is set to take on one of the World’s major marathons while raising money for a charity close to his heart.

Ed Bosley has ben running for about six years and is always looking for a new challenge.

He was recently asked to take part in the Berlin Marathon on September 27 – seven weeks before the race.

He will be pounding the streets around the German capital while raising funds for Mencap – a UK charity which supports people with a learning disability.

Ed Bosley, from Kineton, is running the Birmingham Marathon in September in support of the UK charity Mencap. Picture supplied.

placeholder image — Ed Bosley, from Kineton, is running the Birmingham Marathon in September in support of the UK charity Mencap. Picture supplied.

Ed said: “The Berlin Marathon immediately sounded like an exciting opportunity and a great personal challenge.

“Taking on a marathon with such a short preparation period is certainly a challenge, but it is one I am excited to embrace.

“What makes this opportunity even more meaningful is the chance to run for a great cause.

"Knowing that the effort, commitment and determination required to complete the marathon can also help make a positive difference to other people's lives provides an additional sense of purpose and achievement.”

Ed added: “Sadly, people with a learning disability have long been - and continue to be - discarded, discriminated against, and disproportionately affected by societal stigma, a lack of understanding, and increasingly deep cuts to government funding and social care.

Mencap operates more 580 services, and provides personal support to over 3,500 people each year.

It also works with thousands more people and families through its specialist information and advice services, targeted community programmes, advocacy and digital services.

To support Ed’s efforts visit: https://tinyurl.com/2mvdrfdh