With over 500 marathons to his credit, Jerry Forde is out on his own in Irish wheelchair athletics. A familiar sight at races all over the country, Jerry has taken part in thousands of races of every distance from 5 kms to 100 miles.
Starting in 1992, Jerry set out to prove what was possible as a wheelchair athlete and to push the boundaries.
After passing 500 marathons, he looks forward to setting new records in the future.
Read about Jerry’s fascinating background in the ‘About’ section and check out all of the many marathons he has completed at home and abroad.
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Update… Dec 2022 … Marathon #500
Update… June 2019 … Marathon #450
Update…Oct 2017…Marathon #400
Update….6th Dec 2014….Marathon #300!