GALLERY: The Forces March passes through Spaxton, Sedgemoor

The Forces March is organised to support The Veterans Charity, and its participants follow in the footsteps of the men who went on to spearhead the D-Day liberation. 

The march takes place across five days, and entrants receive meals, campsite facilities, compehensive support, live GPS tracking, a high-visibility vest, access to a medical team, and a commemorative medal. 

This year's event began in Ilfracombe, Devon, on Wednesday, April 27, and it will finish on Sunday, May 1.

People who take part across all five days pay £185 and have to raise at least £1,000 for the charity. 

The event attracts military teams and runners of all abilities alongside others hoping to achieve something special. 

Pete Kavanagh with a support vehicle for The Forces March. Picture: Steve Richardson

A spokesperson for event said: “The Forces March is one of the UK's adventures and is held in aid of The Veterans Charity.

“The event follows the route of a legendary and arduous WWII training march from Ilfracombe in North Devon, through Exmoor, rural Somerset, over the Quantock Hills, across the Somerset Levels, and then finally across Salisbury Plain to the finish at Bulford - a total of 135 miles (the equivalent of five marathons in five days!).

“The Forces March is a unique, life-changing event which is now in it's 10th year. Open to runners and walkers, military and civilians, teams and individuals, The Forces March is not a race - it's an adventure!

“The event attracts people from all backgrounds and abilities who are inspired by the cause, the scenery and the challenge. Many return year after year having enjoyed the truly unique event and an incredible bond which forms between those taking part.”

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— THE FORCES MARCH (@forcesmarch) April 29, 2022

The Veterans Charity was founded in 2008 to support former armed forces members of all generations from across the UK.

It supplies essential provisions - including food, clothing, household items, utilities support, and smartphones - to veterans in need. 

GALLERY: The Forces March in Sedgemoor

Matthew Babbington and Jason Sandy. Pictures: Steve Richardson

Paul Crum and Zoe Flavell.

Errol Robinson, Josh Mann, and Iqbal Mann manning the water station, pictured with Pete Forbes on The Forces March.

Alex, Keith, Callum, Thapa, and Waqanivavalaga on the march.

Dave Cousins and Stuart Andrews.

Chris Bradshaw and Ian Parsons.

Mike Kempster and Selaine Saxby.

Ann Lyon, Yvonne Sykes, and Frank Harkness.

Rob Starbuck and Mick Massey.

The Forces March began on Wednesday, April 27.