Run Around the World challenge

At the start of this month, all 24 schools who are part of Ebor Academy Trust set off to run, walk, cycle or wheel the 40,000 kilometres across the planet.

And on Tuesday they had collectively travelled 21,000km – the distance from here to Fiji.

“We’ve got to maintain momentum and try to encourage others to help us if we are to succeed,” said Ebor’s chief executive Gail Brown, who herself has contributed thousands of metres from regular runs.

“There are many physical and mental benefits of being active and keeping fit. Regular exercise combats stress and helps you sleep at night,” said Mrs Brown.

“We’ve had a fantastic response from some really enthusiastic pupils and their parents and carers.

“We set up a JustGiving page to raise funds for the NHS and our target of £750 was easily beaten in the first week – it currently stands at £2,105.”

The virtual route across the world is updated on the trust’s website twice a week. Sponsorship page is at: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/eborworldrun).