Meet the Warwick man running 40 marathons in 40 different countries around Europe.

Angus Read, 22, flew from Luton Airport to Chișinău, Moldova, to start his mammoth challenge in August 2025.

He is currently three weeks in, and has run eight marathons in eight different countries - including Romania, Bulgaria and Greece.

Angus is currently in Bosnia before he heads to Croatia, Slovenia, and Hungary, aiming to complete a marathon in each before running back to the UK on December 14, 2025.

On average, Angus said he will spend two to three days in each country, and run each marathon in around four and a half hours. 

Throughout the challenge Angus will be running solo and sleep in hostels, but said some of his friends are due to join him and cheer him on in Sweden, France and Belgium.

Angus, a law graduate, from Warwick, Warwickshire, said: "I have previously run two marathons, both in Leeds.

"I didn't realise how big a boost it was to have people cheering you on the sidelines.

"At the start of this challenge, I was struggling with morale. It was something I had to adapt to.

"It is a long time to be running, as much as a physical challenge, it is - it is also a massive mental challenge."

After graduating from the University of Leeds in June 2025, where he studied Law, Angus wanted to go solo travelling.

While he was working out his options, he decided he wanted to make a difference by raising money for Cancer Research during his travels.

Angus said: "Originally, I was going to do some solo travelling around Eastern Europe.

"I felt like I had this obligation to do something positive. I have always been a fan of sport and loved running.

"So I came up with this challenge that combined my love of running and exploring for a good cause."

On August 20, 2025, Angus arrived in Chișinău, Moldova, for his first marathon.

From there, he headed to Romania, Bulgaria, Greece, North Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, and is in Bosnia, where he is about to undertake his ninth marathon.

Angus said: "The best experience has been going to all these countries that I wouldn't have originally thought of going to.

"Running is such a good way to explore all these places and visit these cities.

"You also meet so many amazing people that you would never have usually interacted with.

"It is great meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds."

On average, Angus runs a marathon every three days, with each marathon taking him around four and a half hours to complete.

Angus said the biggest challenge has been adapting to the summer heat in Eastern Europe.

He said: "As you can imagine, it is still super hot here in Eastern Europe.

"I've started all my marathons in 21-22 degrees and have finished them in around 30-31 degrees.

"I started just at the end of the UK summer, but these countries have held onto the heat longer than the UK.

"It is a challenge I have had to face; I have been starting at five to six am every morning to beat the heat."

Angus said one memorable moment so far was watching the England vs Serbia game in Belgrade.

England won the match 5-0, and Angus said the environment was "intimidating".

Angus said: "The Serbia fans are known as ultra fans, they are really invested in the game.

"England beat Serbia, but the atmosphere was very muted.

"Going to and from the stadium, we had to be escorted by the police - it was a very intimidating atmosphere."

Angust is hoping to cross the finish line in the UK on December 14, 2025, after completing all 40 marathons in 40 different European countries.

Despite largely doing this alone, Angus is hoping to be joined by friends and family along the way to offer some much-needed support.

Angus said: "I have a few friends who are planning to come out along the way.

"I was part of a run club at university, so a lot of them are into sports and fitness.

"I have made friends from the hostels I am staying in, and they have offered to put me up when I visit their home countries.

"It is a solo trip, but I don't feel like I am solo at all."

If you wish to donate to Angus' funding page, click here.

List of countries Angus will be running a marathon in:

 1. Moldova

 2. Romania

 3. Bulgaria 

 4. Greece

 5. North Macedonia 

 6. Albania 

 7. Montenegro 

 8. Serbia 

 9. Bosnia 

 10. Croatia 

 11. Slovenia 

 12. Hungary 

 13. Slovakia 

 14. Czcechia 

 15. Poland 

 16. Lithuania 

 17. Latvia 

 18. Estonia 

 19. Finland 

 20. Sweden 

 21. Norway

22. Denmark

23. Iceland 

24. Netherlands

25. Belgium

26. Luxembourg 

 27. France 

 28. Monaco 

 29. Switzerland 

 30. Lichenstein 

 31. Austria 

 32. Italy 

 33. San Marino 

 34. Malta 

 35. Portugal 

 36. Spain 

 37. Andorra 

 38. Germany 

 39. Ireland 

 40. UK