Herman Manso is currently undertaking an extraordinary challenge: a 14-day, 530-mile run around the periphery of Northern Ireland to raise funds and awareness for pancreatic cancer with NIPANC.

Now into the second half of the challenge, Herman has already covered hundreds of miles in relentless winter conditions — battling wind, rain, cold, tough trail sections and long, exposed coastal roads. This is not a one-off endurance event. It’s day after day of marathon-plus distances, with very limited recovery time, and the physical and mental toll is real.

Despite the conditions, Herman has kept going with grit, humour and an unwavering focus on why he’s doing this — to help raise awareness of pancreatic cancer and to support people and families across Northern Ireland who are affected by the disease.

Watch Herman’s journey (videos & updates)

We’re sharing daily video updates and highlights across NIPANC’s social channels:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/n.i.panc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NorthernIrelandPancreaticCancer/

X (Twitter): https://x.com/NIPANC_

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nipanc

These short clips show the reality of what Herman is facing on the road — the weather, the terrain, the exhaustion, and the moments of encouragement that help him push through.

Live Updates

Day 10 – Double figures

Herman reached Day 10 of the challenge and is running the north coast leg, facing long distances in cold, wet and windy conditions. With 181 miles still to go, the final stretch will be physically demanding — but the finish in Belfast is now in sight.

(We’ll keep adding short updates here as the challenge continues.)

Why this matters

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, in large part because it is often diagnosed late and awareness of symptoms remains low. Funds raised through Herman’s challenge help NIPANC to:

  • raise awareness of pancreatic cancer symptoms
  • support patients and families across Northern Ireland
  • advocate for better outcomes
  • contribute to vital research

Every donation — no matter the amount — makes a difference.

How you can help

Make a Donation: https://nipanc.enthuse.com/pf/herman-manso

Track Herman and share the challenge: https://live.primaltracking.com/plod2026/

Share our videos on Instagram, Facebook, X and TikTok to help more people see what Herman is taking on

Thank you to everyone who has supported Herman so far — through donations, messages, shares and cheers along the route. Your encouragement is carrying him through the toughest miles.