Joe a serving West Yorkshire Police Officer has successfully completed an extraordinary 100km station-to-station running challenge across Leeds, raising thousands of pounds to support police officers' mental health and wellbeing through Thin Blue Line UK.

On Monday 7th July 2026, Joe set off at 5am from Wetherby Police Station and embarked on a gruelling journey across the city, visiting police stations before crossing the finish line at Elland Road after spending more than 18 hours on his feet. The remarkable feat tested both his physical and mental endurance, but his determination paid off as supporters rallied behind his fundraising efforts throughout the day.

In an outstanding show of support from colleagues, friends, family and members of the public, Joe raised more than £1,000 during the challenge alone. His overall fundraising total has now reached an impressive £4,095 for Thin Blue Line UK, a charity dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of police officers.

Andrea, a Trustee of Thin Blue Line UK, praised Joe's achievement, saying "Joe's achievement is nothing short of extraordinary. To undertake a 100-kilometre challenge, raise thousands of pounds for officer wellbeing, and continue pushing himself towards even greater goals demonstrates an exceptional level of commitment, resilience and determination. The physical demands of running such distances are immense, but the mental strength and perseverance Joe has shown throughout this journey have been equally inspiring. On behalf of everyone at Thin Blue Line UK, I would like to thank Joe for his unwavering dedication to our cause. Every mile he runs helps raise awareness of the importance of mental health within policing and enables us to continue providing vital support to officers who need it most. We are incredibly proud of what he has accomplished and look forward to following the next stages of his remarkable journey".

Earlier today Joe was joined by Thin Blue Line UK Chair and Trustee Dr. Gary Craig MBE for a live interview on BBC Radio Leeds. The pair discussed the story behind the challenge, Joe's motivation for undertaking it, and how the funds raised will support the mental health and wellbeing of police officers across the UK.

You can catch up on the BBC Radio Leeds interview and hear more about Joe's journey by watching the recording by clicking HERE.

The latest challenge is just one part of a much larger fundraising journey. To date, Joe has run an incredible 700 miles in just 120 days, demonstrating a sustained commitment to raising awareness and vital funds for officer wellbeing. Despite completing the demanding 100km run, Joe's efforts are far from over. He still has more miles planned throughout 2026 as he continues his mission to support Thin Blue Line UK and encourage conversations around mental health within policing.

Joe is also encouraging fellow officers and members of the public to follow his journey and get involved in future runs. Supporters can keep up to date with his progress through his social media platforms under Joe's 2026m in 2026.

Thin Blue Line UK is urging supporters to continue backing Joe's fundraising campaign, with every donation helping the charity provide much-needed support services for officers and staff across the policing community.

Those wishing to donate can do so via Joe's JustGiving page, you can do so by clicking HERE.

The charity has also expressed its gratitude to everyone who turned out to support Joe and Ben at the finish line, saying the encouragement shown throughout the challenge played a huge role in helping them reach the end of an unforgettable day.

Every step Joe takes is helping to ensure that officers across the UK have access to the support they need, when they need it most.