TWO sisters from Worcester completed one of the UK’s toughest running challenges at the weekend in aid of Malvern Special Families.

Kerrin Fearns and Briony Mills took part in the Race to the Stones ultra-marathon in sizzling temperatures, during which participants had to run 100km along the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest path, within 24 hours.

The duo set off from the Chilterns on Saturday, July 14, and raced along the ancient pathway, ending at the famous Avebury stone circle after 20 hours, one minute and 36 seconds.

They raised £1,009.50, just over double their target of £500.

Kerrin Fearns said: “We chose to fundraise for Malvern Special Families because they provide an irreplaceable service for our family, so it’s very close to our hearts and nice to see in very real terms where the money goes.”

"It was about 27C so super gruelling in the heat. The night stretch was very dark and quite difficult walking as the Ridgeway was rutted and covered in loose stones. We made it to the finish just before sunrise at around 4.30am, where a bacon roll made it all better.

“It was a tough day ans night mentally and physically, but as we were still receiving donations during the day, it was a reminder of why we were doing it and that we couldn't give up.

"The low points were the painful feet and toes and the high point was the sense of achievement that we kept going and finished what people had sponsored us to do. The feeling that we have actually made a worthwhile donation to Malvern Special Families is priceless.”

Cassie Zoro of Malvern Special Families, said: “Kerrin and Briony are real-life wonder women. They finished their ultra-marathon in an incredible time and completely smashed their fundraising total.

"It’s such an achievement for a brilliant cause and in a very impressive time. Our small charity relies on the enthusiasm of fabulous community fundraisers like Kerrin and Briony and the generosity of their sponsors. Thank you so much.”

You can still sponsor the pair by visiting justgiving.com/fundraising/kerrinandbrionyracetothestones.