Northumberland Freemason Guy Spencer Smith in 400-mile challenge

Guy Spencer Smith, a Northumberland Freemason and ultramarathon runner, has completed a 400-mile ‘Temple Run 2026’ from Newcastle to London in support of Festival 2031 and the Masonic Charitable Foundation.

Setting out from Newcastle on 1 June, he crossed the line at Freemasons’ Hall in London on June 10.

Mr Smith said: “Running long distance strips everything back.

“You can’t hide behind titles or labels.

“It becomes very simple.

“You start, and you commit to reaching the end.”

Guy Spencer Smith at the 300 mile mark of his challenge (Image: UNITED GRAND LODGE OF ENGLAND)

The Masonic Charitable Foundation provides financial support to people in need, including help with education, daily living costs and medical expenses.

Mr Smith, a plumbing and heating engineer from Newcastle, is a seasoned ultramarathon runner who has dedicated more than a decade to taking on extreme challenges for charity.

In 2024, he completed a 205-mile run linking every Masonic Temple in Northumberland, raising £24,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society.

He credited his wife, Terï, for her encouragement.

Mr Smith said: “Without her, I honestly don’t think I’d have completed it.

“She’s shared every mile of this journey in her own way.”

Reflecting on the 10-day challenge, which took him through nine Masonic provinces, Mr Smith said: “This has been an enormous test, but it’s been worth every step.”