Scarborough runners set off on 24-hour endurance challenge

It's in aid of the local mountain rescue team

Author: Seb CheerPublished 17th Jul 2021

Teams of runners will be setting off at 12pm in Scarborough today (Saturday 17 July), for a 24-hour endurance challenge.

The teams will be running around a 2 mile set course, seeing how many laps they can complete in the time.

The 'Run Scarborough' group will be split into teams of 2-12 runners, with some brave individuals taking on the challenge solo.

It's in aid of Scarborough and Ryedale's Mountain Rescue Team.

Paul Sutherns, the group's run leader, told us: "The charity relies solely on fundraising and donations to keep them going, and it costs them over £40,000 just for their running costs.

"Being runners and walkers and cyclists, a lot of us like to go off the beaten track.

"One day, we may need their services, so we just wanted to show them some support."

Click here to view the team's fundraising page.

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