REGISTRATION is now open for teams wishing to enter the sixth annual ShelterBox Dartmoor Challenge.

The ShelterBox Dartmoor Challenge is a tough fundraising endurance event in which teams of four have to carry a full ShelterBox, weighing around 40kg, 30 miles across Dartmoor National Park in just two days.

This year's event, on September 10 to 11, is expected to be tougher than ever and organisers hope it will smash fundraising targets.

Laura Jepson, ShelterBox fundraising officer, said: 'The Dartmoor Challenge has always proved very popular as it gives people the chance to do something out of the ordinary and challenging while also supporting a very worthwhile cause.

'We get entrants from all sorts of backgrounds, from families or businesses, ranging from the ages of ten to 65 years old. Thirty-six teams entered last year and the event raised more than £40,000 — this year we're aiming to raise well over £50,000.'

Victoria Reagan, a regular contestant, said of last year's challenge: 'I love being part of something so worthwhile and challenging. This was my fourth year of taking part in the Dartmoor Challenge and it was fantastic.'

For further information or to enter a team, contact Laura on 01326 569782 or email [email protected]">[email protected] or visit http://www.shelterbox.org">www.shelterbox.org