Fundraising runner undertaking Quadrathon Challenge

Orkney runner Alton Findlay is set to start the Quadrathon Challenge in Ireland today, which will see him attempt to run four marathons in as many days.

Alton is raising funds for Cancer Research UK through the challenge.

He is due to tackle his first run today — the Kinnego Bay Marathon — with his final marathon set for Sunday.

Alton’s fundraising page for the Quadrathon Challenge can be found at www.justgiving.com/quadrathon-challenge

More details can be found in this week’s The Orcadian.