British singer Jack Cullen is set to run from Berlin to London, completing 22 ultra marathons in 22 days after finishing his European tour. The 30-year-old from Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, will cover over 700 miles, running more than 26.2 miles each day. He will conclude his journey by performing on stage at a venue in Hackney in front of fans, friends, and family.
Cullen, signed with Sony RCA, told the Mirror: “There’ll be pain, chaos, laughter and probably an unhealthy amount of bakery stops along the way. I basically can’t wait to eat an extreme amount of doughnuts!” He admitted that preparation has been challenging after tearing a ligament in his ankle a few months ago, but added: “That’s part of what excites me. It feels like a real adventure.”
The run is also a fundraising effort for Mind, the mental health charity. Cullen said: “I’m doing this to step away from the noise a bit, reconnect with myself, and hopefully come back inspired to write new music.” After each day’s run, he will stay at campsites and small hotels.
Cullen’s music career took off after a rugby injury ended his professional playing days. He previously represented Ireland at under-18, under-19, and under-20 levels, and played for Munster. In May 2024, he released his debut EP ‘12’ while completing 12 marathons in 12 days for cancer research, which led to his breakout single ‘All I Need’.
He also cycled 650 miles from Edinburgh to Glastonbury Festival, performing impromptu sets along the way before making his festival debut. Cullen begins his latest endurance challenge on Friday, with his brother mapping the route from his gig in Germany back to London for his June 12th show.
