AN annual running event to support ST Luke's hospital will return later this year - but it will be a virtual challenge for participants who can pick the distance they want to run.

St Luke's Hospice and Ford Motor Company at Dunton have just launched the 'Test Track 10 Virtual Challenge 2021'.

For more than 10 years Test Track 10 (TT10) has taken place at Ford Dunton Campus, with thousands of participants running the iconic 10-mile route to raise much needed funds for St. Luke's Hospice.

This year the event is going virtual and Hospice supporters are encouraged to choose one of four virtual challenges with different sponsorship targets, to complete in August and/or September 2021, in a location of their choice.

Ford's Dave Gwilliams said: "The TT10 at Ford Dunton Campus has been going for over 10 years now and has grown year on year which has been amazing to be a part of. It is obviously disappointing for us not to be able to host an on-site event this year due to the ongoing pandemic situation as we love nothing more than seeing all of our participants completing the ten-mile challenge.

"I am delighted with the format of the challenges and the virtual options. Whilst the classic 10 mile distance is a virtual option, there are some additional virtual distances that may encourage more people from the local community to get involved and to support the amazing work the Hospice does. I cannot wait to see how everyone is getting on by sharing their pictures on social media."

The four virtual challenges can be completed any time during August and September 2021, whilst following latest COVID19 government guidelines.

You can find out more via this link.