TWO west Cumbrian brothers have taken on a huge challenge to honour their late father, on what would have been his 58th birthday.

Jake and Lee Dixon, from Seaton, took on a marathon challenge on Slag Banks, Workington on Sunday, September 29 - the date of their late father's 58th birthday.

Graeme (Willox) Dixon died in April of a cardiac arrest following a medical episode at the Easter Tuesday Uppies and Downies game.

Speaking about why they took on the challenge, Jake said: "We wanted to do something in memory of our dad. He passed away from a cardiac arrest in April, and he was always pushing us to be the best we could be.

"Doing a marathon on his 58th birthday just felt right, and raising money for the British Heart Foundation made it even more meaningful.

The Dixon brothers with their late father Graeme (centre).The Dixon brothers with their late father Graeme (centre). (Image: Supplied)

"He would've been so proud of us. Dad was always about pushing yourself and becoming a better version of who you are. Taking on this challenge was our way of honouring that, and I know he would've been right there cheering us on."

The challenge was huge, with the brothers running starting at 7am from Salterbeck Cemetery, running legs up and over the slag banks, back and forth until they hit the 26.2 mile distance.

Speaking about the challenge, Jake said: "It was honestly one of the hardest things I've ever done. Running up and down those slag banks was brutal, with nearly 4,000 feet of elevation.

"It was a constant grind, and it took a lot out of me, especially since I haven't been training much lately. But at the same time, it felt good to push through it, knowing we were doing it for our dad."

Some of the many runners who also took part in the challenge.Some of the many runners who also took part in the challenge. (Image: Supplied)

The pair were joined by about 40 people throughout the day, which they said 'was amazing'.

Some people ran a few legs of the course, and six people, including Jake and Lee, did the whole marathon.

Jake said: "We even had one person who walked the entire distance, which was just incredible. It was really great to see everyone come together and support the cause."

To donate to the The British Heart Foundation on behalf of the challenge you can click here.