Marc has done the marathons, the Ironman races and now faces the biggest challenge yet, Marathon Des Sables described as 'The Toughest Footrace on Earth'

We lost our dear friend Newman Sargent in 2003 but were comforted in knowing that he, like many others, received the best care possible in his last weeks at St Francis Hospice.  As a mark of respect to Newman and in gratitude to the fantastic team at the Hospice Marc is dedicating this race to them, and we are grateful for all those who feel able to support the hospice in sponsoring Marc.  All sponsorship money will go directly to the Hospice as Marc has funded the cost of taking part in the race himself.

So why sponsor Marc - the race covers 243km/151 miles (in sections similar to 25, 34, 38, 82, 42, 22 km) run over 6 days (7 for some) - equivalent to 5 1/2 regular marathons. In addition to that, competitors have to carry everything they will need for the duration (apart from a tent) on their backs in a rucksack (food, clothes, medical kit, sleeping bag etc). Water is rationed and handed out at each checkpoint.

They have to prepare all their own food throughout the race experiencing mid-day temperatures of up to 120°F, of running or walking on uneven rocky, stony ground as well as 15 - 20% of the distance being in sand dunes.  On the 4^th day, they will set off across the barren wilderness to complete a 45 - 50 mile stage. Few people complete this before dark that evening and some will not come in till after dark the next night. This is followed by the 42km Marathon stage!!

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