As if last year didn’t put him off — or nearly kill him — Isla’s Ryan Townrow is off again!
This time, he’s taking on an even bigger epic challenge to raise money for Forget Me Not Children’s Forget Me Not Children's Hospice, an incredible charity that has provided — and continues to provide — vital support, guidance and respite not only to Isla and our family, but to so many families across West Yorkshire.
If you’ve never had reason to step inside the hospice (and we truly hope you never do), please consider attending one of their open days. You’ll see first-hand what a warm, welcoming and truly special place it is — and meet the amazing staff who make such a profound difference every single day.
The Challenge:
Starting this Sunday, he’ll set off from Hardraw, North Yorkshire, racing across the Pennines to Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders — a brutal 160 miles in the depths of winter, with no respite.
🏁 Start: Hardraw, North Yorkshire
⏰ Start Time: 18:00 – Sunday 11th January 2026
🏃 Distance: 160 miles
⏳ Time Limit: 108 hours
🏁 Finish: Kirk Yetholm, Scottish Borders
⏰ Finish Deadline: 06:00 – Friday 16th January 2026
❄️ Temperatures:
Day: 0°C to 10°C
Night: -10°C to 2°C
⛰️ Total Ascent: 5,290 metres
⬇️ Total Descent: 5,591 metres
🌅 Daylight in January: Just 8 hours
Freezing temperatures, relentless terrain, and days of exhaustion — all for an incredibly important cause.
Please donate, share, or simply cheer him on.
Follow his journey here:
https://live.opentracking.co.uk/spinechallnorth26/
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