Brothers Finish 33 Marathons in 33 Days, Raise £1.5 Million

Jordan and Cian Adams crossed the finish line in Dublin's Merrion Square on Thursday after completing 33 marathons in 33 days. The brothers raised £1.5 million for dementia research during the effort. The pair began the challenge with the London Marathon. They then ran a marathon in each of Ireland's 32 counties over the following 32 days.

The brothers started their last marathon at about 09:30 local time in north Dublin. They reached the finish line at about 14:30, accompanied by family members including their sister. Hundreds of spectators gathered in the park to watch the finish. Only friends and family were allowed to join the final 10 kilometers for safety reasons.

Their mother, Geraldine, died at age 52 after a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. The brothers carry a rare gene linked to the condition and expect symptoms to appear in their 40s. At the finish line, Jordan said he decided to make an impact after learning he carried the gene.

He told supporters that people can choose how to respond to difficult circumstances. The brothers met with Irish government ministers after the finish. A government spokesperson said the ministers agreed to examine additional support for dementia patients, including the possibility of a national expert center.

The brothers also received a letter from the Prince of Wales congratulating them on the challenge. Their grandfather said the family had shown generosity and kindness throughout the route across Ireland.