The Challenge

From Lechlade to Westminster in 5 days, covering 30 miles a day, 55,000 strokes.

A group of Royal Marines Commandos recovering from wounds, injury or illness - mostly sustained on operations with 40 Commando in Afghanistan last year - will be rowing the length of the Thames from 10-14 July 2011 (150 miles, 45 locks).

Primarily a personal challenge and part of the recovery transition pathway, the challenge will be a platform for raising funds for the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (see www.rmctf.org.uk), which provides support across the Corps family.

Your Challenge

We ask you to join our Marines and take part in your own sponsored 'Thames Challenge'.

Anyone can join the Thames Challenge. Either as individuals, or as teams, this website will allow you to join Royal Marine Commandos in this challenge. Track your progress through some of the country's most glorious and historic countryside either by rowing machine, or by bicycle, running, walking, swimming or even make up your own Thames Challenge triathlon, over whatever distance you want!

To find out how you can join in please see Your Challenge.

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