Summary

  • Eddie Izzard has done it! He has run 27 marathons in 27 days for Sport Relief.

  • Relive live text updates & watch video highlights from South Africa.

  • On Day 27, Eddie ran two marathons in one day in Johannesburg.

  • By the end of the last leg, he had raised a magnificent £1,351,722

  1. Closing words from Eddiepublished at 16:40

    Eddie Izzard

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    It has been the hardest thing I've ever done...

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    Thank you to everyone who's donated... this has been tough.

    eddie holding south africa flag in front of statue of nelson mandela

    We leave you with the moment Eddie crossed the finish line after 27 days of running...

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    Eddie completes 27 marathons in 27 days for Sports Relief

  2. Thank you for running with our marathon manpublished at 16:28

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    To say that running over 700 miles in 27 days is gruelling is a major understatement. Eddie has shown huge physical and mental resolve, but he's also had a little help from his friends. Whether the crew, locals or well-wishers travelling to support him, Eddie has often had company on this incredible challenge. Thank you for your support.

    You can still support Eddie and donate to Sport Relief, external.

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    Eddie running with people comp

  3. I don't think I can say much more...published at 16:19

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    Here's the first interview with Eddie since completing his challenge.

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    Eddie Izzard: "Thank you to everyone... this was tough"

  4. Final total: £1,351,722published at 15:56

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    Eddie is thrilled...

    eddie being interviewed

    ...and tired.

    eddie on union building steps

    Thank you all.

  5. The whole country is ecstaticpublished at 15:30

    Send Eddie your messages using #MarathonMan

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  6. He's done it!published at 15:15

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    Eddie Izzard has completed his final marathon on the steps of the Union Buildings, Pretoria. He has completed his target of 27 in 27 days.

    Thank you for all your support.

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    How are you feeling, Eddie?

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    There's still time to sponsor Eddie and donate to Sport Relief, external

    donate graphicImage source, Sport Relief
  7. Watch Eddie finish LIVE on BBC Onepublished at 15:14

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    Tune in to BBC One now and at the top of this page!

  8. Double marathons is tough. But so is Eddiepublished at 15:09

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    Watch back over some highlights from this afternoon during Eddie's second marathon today.

    He's been really struggling...

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    Eddie has so far raised over 1 million with another 11 hours to go

  9. Final stretch!published at 14:50

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    Tune in to BBC One for The Sport Relief Games Show and we'll be speaking with Eddie LIVE.

    Coming up!

    eddie runningImage source, Sport Relief
  10. Are you watching Eddie LIVE?published at 14:23

    To watch, just click the play button at the top of this page.

    Post your messages using #MarathonMan

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  11. Watch Eddie LIVEpublished at 13:59

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    We're going to be live streaming Eddie's final miles.

    Just click on or press the play button at the top of this page.

    eddie live cam
  12. Marathon 26 is done - one more to go!published at 13:48 GMT 20 March 2016

    (Day 27, Marathon 26 & 27)

    Watch the moment where Eddie completes his 26th marathon. He can't rest just yet though - he has one more to do. Come on Eddie!

    Support Eddie - donate to Sport Relief, external

    Follow Eddie to the end of his Marathon Man mission on Sport Relief Live

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    Eddie completes his first of two marathons on the last day

  13. The Sport Relief Games Showpublished at 13:33

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    Tune in to BBC One now using the Live Coverage tab at the top of this page and watch The Sport Relief Games Show presented by Matt Baker, Alex Jones and John Inverdale.

    We'll be catching up with Eddie LIVE on his home-stretch, too!

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  14. Time for some fast foodpublished at 13:06

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    Steady Eddie is running a good pace. The 20km mark means it is time for some energy boosting refreshments. Our marathon man is such a pro that he is able to do this without even breaking stride. Go Eddie!

    Support Eddie - donate to Sport Relief, external

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    20k done on the last day

  15. You've donated over £1m to the Marathon Man challenge!published at 12:49

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    As if Eddie wasn't motivated enough, as of this morning the total that he has raised for Sport Relief through doing this crazy challenge has passed ONE MILLION POUNDS! Wow! Thank you so much - this money will make a real difference to people's lives.

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    Eddie has so far raised over 1 million with another 11 hours to go

  16. A word from the groundpublished at 12:29

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    Mark Woods
    Sport Relief

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    Eddie is approaching the halfway point of his second marathon of the day, his 27th in as many days & the final one of this astonishing challenge...

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    He's hurting though, and has just had some painful physio on his screaming calf muscles. This final push is going to be the toughest test of all for the #MarathonMan

  17. 20km to the finish!published at 12:06

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    Eddie is pushing hard and now counting down from 20km...

    Remarkable.

    eddie running with physio and dr gary
  18. Everyone's rooting for Eddie todaypublished at 11:54

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  19. In-between marathonspublished at 11:27

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    Take a look back at when Eddie was live on Periscope in-between marathons.

    He's now ran over one thousand kilometres...

    Warning: this video contains very strong language

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