Ben ‘Mino’ Welch marked the end of a 380km — a four day, four hour, 44 minute — journey of a lifetime.
Crossing the line at Echuca’s Victoria Park on Friday, March 7, at 4.44pm, Ben was met by thousands of supporters and the arms of some of his nearest and dearest.
Beginning the run on Monday, March 3 in Mildura, Ben covered some serious kilometres on his Murray marathon, making his way through places like Robinvale, Swan Hill, Cohuna and Gunbower.
Students from schools and preschools around the region painted their campuses blue in honour of the run, hosting ‘wear it blue’ days and fundraisers.
Day five saw Ben cover the final 54km from Gunbower to Echuca, reserving the day to run with his mum, Jackie.
More from Friday’s finish line feat in Wednesday’s Riv.