IVA BARR

Iva has the distinction of being the oldest person to have completed the march. In 2011 Iva took part at the age of 83! She amazed everyone with her boundless energy and ability to constantly smile.

ALAN LARDER

Former Royal Engineer Alan Larder became the first person to take part in the march on a hand-cycle. Alan had just 3 DAYS training on the VC supplied bike prior to the march!

MARK WHITE

Former Royal Marine Mark completed the march in both 2010 and 2011 and will be returning for a third time in 2012. Mark's amazing calm and determination earned him THE MARK HALE TROPHY in 2011.

WENDY SHAW

Wendy has also completed the march in 2010 and 2011 and will be taking the 132 mile route on again in 2012. Wendy set a new WORLD RECORD at this year's VLM for the fastest woman in fancy dress. She ran the 26.2 mile course in 4hrs44 dressed in a dog suit!

REVOLUTION HEALTH UK

Adam and Chris are the sports physio team for The Forces March. In 2011, it was said by many participants that without Adam and Chris, they would not have finished the march. Revolution Health were VERY busy in 2011 and will be returning with a larger team for 2012. Brilliant skill and superb knowledge, we wouldnt recommend anyone else!

MAIDEN BRADLEY VILLAGE

The amazing people of this wonderful Wiltshire village have welcomed the marchers with open arms and provide evening meal and breakfast for the participants and support crew each year. The local pub, The Somerset Arms lays on live music and great hospitality too! To all the people of Maiden Bradley, THANK YOU!

Our Patron, LBDR BEN PARKINSON

Ben astounded everyone in 2010 when he walked the final 400 yds to the finish line on his prosthetic legs. Ben, who was seriously wounded in Afghanistan in 2006, has since skied, skydived, swam and walked miles. He is one of the UKs most inspirational people and epitomises the resolve, courage and brilliance of our armed forces.

DAVE PELL

In 2010, Dave completed all five stages in under 4 hrs each! A truly astounding effort!

KAJA KOSLA

Without a doubt the biggest 'little' character on the march. Kaja is the first person to enter each year and will be doing her third march in 2012. Always smiling and happy, entertainment is never far away when Kaja is around.

TEAM SIRENS

In 2011, Team Sirens SMASHED the fundraising record for the forces march raising in excess of £13,000 from different events and sponsorship for the march. A staggering achievement. Can it be broken? They're back again in 2012!

5 MEDICAL REGT

Serving soldiers from Catterick set the record for the most amount raised by a military team in 2011 - a whopping £5500! Thanks to their determination and outstanding attitude on the march they were awarded the Army Challenge Cup for the most outstanding military team. It now sits in a display cabinet in North Yorkshire!

GEOFF WOODWARD, STEPHEN BOYES and STEPHEN REYNOLDS

These three intrepid Devonians have completed two marches in 2010 and 2011 and have raised a combined total of more than £9000. The intrepid three are returning for their third FM in 2012!