A huge thank you and well done to all who took part in the 2010 Hearts & Heroes Challenge on Saturday 15^th May. The Southern Upland Way came alive with the banter and camaraderie of 500 heroes who completed the 29-mile challenge, raising vital funds to help Armed Forces veterans and injured rugby players.

Here are the results in full:

http://www.sportident.co.uk/results/2010/Hearts&HeroesChallenge/

Will you be a hero in 2011?

Because of the growing popularity of Hearts & Heroes, everything is already in place for next year. The 2011 Challenge will take place on Saturday 14^th May. If you took part this year and want to beat your time or if you have heard about the event but didn’t sign up, now’s your chance. If you register before the end of May we’ll hold the 2010 entry fee of £50 per person.

Click here to find out more about the event.

http://www.heartsandheroes.co.uk/the-challenge

Watch our 2010 video

The event is a 12-hour walking or running challenge across a 29-mile section of the picturesque Southern Upland Way. There are three finish points available - bronze (12 miles), silver (21 miles) and gold (29 miles), so that participants of all levels of fitness can aim for a target that suits them.

The challenge is being held in aid of rugby charity Hearts & Balls and veterans’ charity, Poppyscotland. All funds raised will go to help injured rugby players as well as veterans and their families living in Scotland.

The 2009 inaugural event saw over 500 people take part, raising a massive £244,961.

Our new-look website allows you to register online, create your own sponsorship pages, as well as providing fundraising ideas, training tips and all the latest news.