Marathon Vat: The Blisteringly Fast Journey from Gibraltar to London (Karim Vatvani)

Meet Marathon Vat — a pink-vested, headphone-wearing runner from Gibraltar with an unstoppable love for the open road (and a healthy breakfast!). From the sunlit shores of Catalan Bay to the bustling streets of London, Vat's journey is more than just a race — it's a heartwarming, hilarious, and wildly imaginative tour through cultures, languages, and landscapes.
When Vat sets his sights on running the London Marathon, he decides to get there the only way he knows how — by foot! But without a map and only kindness to guide him, he soon finds himself on an unforgettable trek across Spain, Portugal, France, Switzerland, and beyond. Along the way, he meets a delightful cast of animal characters: a wise bull in Madrid, a dancing rooster in France, a generous Swiss cow, a clever eagle in the Alps, and even a cheerful lion named Brian near the English Channel.
With every twist and turn, Marathon Vat learns that adventure isn’t just about running fast — it’s about the people (and animals!) you meet, the help you accept, and the joy you find along the way. Full of playful rhyme, multilingual encounters, and colorful settings, this story celebrates resilience, global friendship, and the power of persistence.

Product Details
Publisher: Self Published
Year of Publication: 2025
Language: English 
Paperback 29 pages
Dimensions: 21.5cm (l), 21.5cm (w), 0.3cm (d)