'I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon'
Clair Roberts finished last in the London Marathon, completing the race in 12 hours and 16 minutes. She raised over £2,000 for the suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which she credits with saving her life. Roberts expressed pride in her achievement and emphasized the importance of hope and community support during challenging times.
- ▪Clair Roberts completed the London Marathon in 12 hours and 16 minutes, finishing just before midnight.
- ▪She has raised more than £2,000 for the charity Samaritans, which she began volunteering for after seeking help seven years ago.
- ▪Roberts received support from tailwalkers who assist slower runners, highlighting the importance of community in the marathon experience.
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'I'm proud to have come last at the London Marathon'28 April 2026ShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleCharlie JoneshandoutClair Roberts finished the marathon in 12 hours and 16 minutes, at an alternative finish lineThe runner who finished last at the London Marathon said it was a "huge privilege" to raise money for a charity that she says saved her life during a "very dark" time.Clair Roberts, from Milton Keynes, completed the course in 12 hours and 16 minutes, finishing just before midnight.The 35-year-old has raised more than £2,000 for the suicide prevention charity Samaritans, which she now volunteers for after turning to them seven years ago, when she had thoughts of ending her life. "I was battling a lot of emotions on Sunday; it was so much harder than I thought it would be.
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