Tenby's adventurer Rosie Swale Pope MBE is anxiously awaiting news of whether or not she has sprinted into the record books after completing 27 marathons in 27 consecutive days.

The 63-year-old grandmother ended her 707 mile (1,137km) charity journey in her home town on Saturday evening.

Rosie was so impressed with the new Wales Marathon course in Tenby that after completing it at the start of the challenge, she promptly decided to run it again as a 'lap of honour', paying tribute to those who had supported her.

Rosie is now awaiting official confirmation that she is the first woman to have completed the feat.

Enduring painful knee problems, she was greeted by cheering crowds as she crossed the finish line in Tudor Square, where she said she was happy, but tired.

Rosie began her latest challenge on Easter Monday in Tenby - launching the new Wales Marathon - to raise money for two children's hospices.

Throughout her marathon challenge, the grandmother pulled her three-wheeled cart called Icebird which she used on an epic 20,000-mile global run that took her almost five years.

As she had done during her round-the-world feat, she once again slept in her trusty cart during her latest journey.

The previous 26 days had seen her run in places, including London, Bristol, Tunbridge Wells and Bury St. Edmunds.

In each location, her run covered a pre-planned route to achieve the 26 miles and 385 yards needed to be classed as a marathon.

All money raised will go to the Ty Hafan Hospice in Cardiff and Helen and Douglas House Hospices in Oxfordshire.

"I am so proud I did the extra marathon which was in honour of so many unsung heroes in the community of Tenby and particularly the residents and businesses in Warren Street," Rosie told the Observer.

"It was a magical journey; it was very hard, but I am grateful for all the help, support and sponsorship received. It was so worthwhile."

Matthew Evans, chief executive of Activity Wales, which is promoting September's Wales Marathon said: "The Wales Marathon team were very grateful that Rosie chose to run her first and last marathon on the Wales Marathon course.

"Already we have have hundreds of registrations and both the half mararthon and the marathon are becoming very popular.

"We urge all locals and running clubs to enter as soon as possible as the nationwide marketing campaign breaks next week and also the charity places will be released next week also. Registrations are now live at http://www.thewales">www.thewales marathon.com.

"Also the Wales Marathon is part of the Long Course Weekend, so if you are a swimmer check out http://www.thewalesswim.com">www.thewalesswim.com or if you are one of the Aces or a local cyclist check out http://www.thewalessportive.com.&quot">www.thewalessportive.com."