Royal Marines Lympstone Commando Challenge

The 10th-11th October saw the

2009 Commando Challenge take place. The event, which is run by the Royal

Marines at Lympstone, is a popular charity event, attracting entrants from all

over the country.

The weekend saw a 4k run on Saturday, followed by the

muddy and challenging 10k marine challenge on Sunday. An incredible 4,000

applicants took part in 800 teams. Event organiser Alan Hardy told the Express

and Echo, “They have to negotiate mud, tunnels and all the elements that the

marines face as part of their training.”

Now in its 17th year, the weekend aims to

raise money for the Devon Air Ambulance and The Royal British Legion Poppy

Appeal. It is estimated this years event has raised over £300,000!

“Royal Marines are the living embodiment of their

Commando ethos: courage, determination, selflessness and cheerfulness in the

face of adversity” said Lieutenant Colonel J Marox, the Royal Marines

Commanding Officer. “The Commando Challenge is a fantastic way of exposing one

of our tests to the public.”

It would be great to hear from anybody that took part in the event – and

to see pictures taken from the weekend. Mud and all!