A Swindon vet will run 100k in 24 hours along what's known as Britain's oldest road.

Tim Charlesworth, vet surgeon at Eastcott Veterinary Referrals, is taking on the Race to the Stones challenge for Cancer Research UK.

On July 10, he will run 100k along the historic Ridgeway National Trail.

Starting in Oxfordshire, he will pass Wayland’s Smithy, Uffington White Horse and Barbury Castle, finishing at the ancient Stone Circle at Avebury.

Tim says: “I started running many years ago, mainly as a way of getting some exercise while taking our dog out every day, and like most people got sucked into it.

“I know it’s not for everybody but it’s been great for my mental health and is a wonderful stress buster. It gets me out, blows away the cobwebs and what’s more our dog is now incredibly fit!

“Over the years, I gradually upped my mileage and was persuaded to enter the Race to the Stones challenge with a few friends back in 2019.

"Sadly I got injured with a pelvic fracture and had to defer my entry to the following year, which was then cancelled due to the lockdown.

“So this year I am running it solo and am very excited to complete the challenge. I’ve done a few marathons in the lead-up to this which has been fantastic, but this is what I like to call an ‘ultra’ challenge, as it tests not just our physical fitness but also our mental strength to keep pushing on.

“Training is going well and I’ve recently completed a 50km marathon, so I'm now concentrating on not getting injured over the next few weeks!”

To donate, visit virginmoneygiving.com/TimCharlesworth