THE family of late Army Captain David Seath said they were left "overwhelmed" by the support of Central Fifers a year on from his passing.

Hundreds of people from the local community and beyond joined Captain Seath's friends and family for a commemorative 5k run event at Pittencrieff Park, in Dunfermline, on Sunday, marking the first anniversary of his death while running the 2016 London Marathon for Help for Heroes.

Captain Seath, who was from Crossgates, collapsed just over three miles short of the finish line on Upper Thames Street, and later passed away in hospital.

One year on, participants ran and walked the 5km route – which closely equated to the 3.2 miles he tragically did not finish in London – while a team of 10 friends and former Army colleagues made the poignant journey to run this year's marathon, which raised more than £5,000 for the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

Captain Seath's mum Libby said: "We've been overwhelmed and delighted by the response, not just from the local community, who have been fantastic, but worldwide. Over 250 people took part, with everything from babies in buggies to dogs, all walking or running in David's name. My sister and her husband came all the way from Perth, Australia, and my nieces ran the same distances along the coast in Australia.

"While the anniversary is a horrible day for us, the memory of this event is very special – it feels like David is still with us. We have raise over £1,200 and hope to make this an annual event and continue to do what David started - raising funds for wounded, injured and sick veterans through Help for Heroes. I would like to say a huge thank you to all the people who have supported us."

The run in Pittencrieff Park was organised by Captain Seath's brother Gary, who set up the memorial fund to provide financial support through Help for Heroes to service personnel and veterans who have experienced physical and psychological trauma in service of their country.

Captain Seath, an officer in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, ran in support of the charity due to his passion for the positive health and well-being of the men under his care and veteran welfare, and Gary said: "I felt it was important to establish the event to provide an opportunity for family, friends and the wider community to come together as a means of commemoration but, most importantly, celebrate David’s life. Without the support of the local community and beyond, there would be no legacy, and we can’t thank everyone enough for running, walking and dog-jogging in support of Captain David Seath Memorial Fund."

Of those who ran in London, he added: "We are both honoured and humbled that this wonderful team of inspirational people have come together to take on the London Marathon in memory of David and raise funds for the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund. It’s very clear to me that a very special bond existed between David and so many of his colleagues within the Army, all of whom have shared so many wonderful memories of David and we can’t thank the team enough for their incredible gesture in support of David’s legacy."

The memorial fund has so far awarded 174 financial grants and has raised more than £250,000 in Captain Seath's memory.