"Jon’s work saw him move to Glasgow earlier this year but he retained his membership with Moray Road Runners and his property in Lossiemouth," said Mr Jenkins.

"Indeed, the current restrictions brought him temporarily back to the area and we were delighted to see Jon at our return to training this week.

"Always focussing on the next challenge, Jon’s passion for running saw him take on numerous long-distance races and events, raising thousands of pounds for charity in the process, most notably the RAF Benevolent Fund for which he was a keen supporter.

Cpl Ward's great talent for running over a wide range of distances was notable.

As well as his century of marathons, he also excelled at shorter distances, clocking a best of 10.47 over 3k as well as PBs of 17.44 for 5k and 36.50 for 10k.

"Whether it was a 3k Pinto Run (MRR's summer charity series at Elgin's Cooper Park), Edinburgh Marathon dressed as an elephant or finishing joint fourth in the 215 mile Race Across Scotland, Jon’s range, ability and resilience was quite simply second to none at the club – something which I told him last year.

One of the challenges that Jon was going to take on this year was to run 100Miles of the Moran Way for The Samaritans ( This has since been undertaken by many runner friends in his memory ) 

If you want to donate to the page he set up the link is here https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jandjmoraywaychallenge

We will be thinking of family and friends at Jon's funeral which is being held on Friday 24th July at 3pm at Hereford Crematorium, Westfaling Street, Hereford HR4 0JE  The service is 1 hour long and Covid-19 guidelines apply 

It is suggested if you cannot go to light a candle and put it in the window in memory of Jon 

"Our thoughts go out to Jon’s family and loved ones."