Marathon des Sables 40th Anniversary race

️ 250km Across the Sahara — Running for Our Firefighters, Veterans & Mountain Rescuers

Support Myself & my partner Jamie as we Take on the World’s Toughest Footrace for Charity

In April 2026, we — Jamie and Steve — will be taking on one of the world’s most extreme endurance challenges: the Marathon des Sables, a 250km ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert. For 6–7 days, we’ll battle scorching temperatures, endless sand dunes, and brutal terrain, all while carrying everything we need to survive on our backs.

It’s been called “the toughest footrace on Earth.” But we’re not just doing it to test ourselves — we’re doing it for the people who dedicate their lives to helping others.

We’re Raising Money For:

• The Fire Fighters Charity – supporting the health and wellbeing of serving and retired fire service personnel and their families. Jamie is a full-time firefighter with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS), and knows first-hand how vital this support is.

• Bolton Mountain Rescue Team – a voluntary rescue team that provides life-saving assistance in the most challenging and remote environments. Steve is proud to be part of this incredible team.

• Cockleshell CS22 Veterans Expeditions – a non-profit founded by Steve, supporting veterans through adventure-based recovery and resilience-building expeditions.

The Challenge Ahead

We’ll be:

• ️ Running 250km over 6 days in 45°C+ heat

• Carrying all our food, water, sleeping gear, and safety kit

• ⛺ Sleeping in open desert conditions

• Battling sandstorms, blisters, and physical exhaustion

• Training for months to be ready to face it together

This is about pushing beyond limits — not just for ourselves, but for three causes that save and transform lives every single day.

100% of Donations Go to Charity

We are covering all race fees, flights, and kit ourselves. Every single pound you donate goes straight to the charities we’re proud to represent.

Your support will help:

• Provide physical and mental health support to firefighters

• Equip and sustain life-saving mountain rescue missions

• Empower veterans with purpose, connection, and adventure

Be Part of the Journey

We’ll be sharing updates from our training, the race, and the finish line in the desert — so you’ll be with us for every blister, every sunrise, and every unforgettable step.

Together, let’s turn this extreme challenge into something that saves lives and lifts people up.

Thank you so much for your support.

Steve & Jamie ⛰️

#TeamFirefighter #TeamRescue #TeamVeteran.