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(The Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge ) is an annual navigational endurance challenge event. It is open to any road legal 4x4 vehicle in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. The event has been run since 2002 over one weekend in March each year and consists of a series of on road treasure hunts interspersed with off road challenges. The event covers up to 1,000 miles and raises up to in excess of £100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support each year. No special vehicle modifications are required to enter, any sensibly equipped 4x4 should be able to complete the event. The event is known for the competitors contagious spirit and camaraderie, the main purpose of the Mac 4x4 is to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support, which it achieves to the sum of approximately £100,000 each year. Each team has a minimum sponsorship to raise all of which goes to Macmillan. All event costs are covered out of the entry fee except fuel which competitors pay for as they go. Competitors only know where they are starting from, the route being kept top secret till roadbooks are handed out along the way. It generally ends in Cheshire where there is a prize giving dinner and accommodation for the night at a well-appointed hotel. The event has been supported by a number of celebrities including Charlie Dimmock,〔(Car Pages news article )〕 Lynn Bowles, Sunita Shroff, Julia Bradbury, Charlie Webster, Jaye Griffiths and Marisa Wayne the daughter of John Wayne. Image:charlie_d.jpg|Charlie Dimmock Image:lynn_b.jpg|Lynn Bowles Image:sunita_s.jpg|Sunita Shroff Image:julia_b.jpg|Julia Bradbury Image:Charlie Webster.jpg|Charlie Webster Image:Marisa_Wayne.jpg|Marisa Wayne Image:Jaye_Griffiths_training_in_a_Land_Rover_Defender_prior_to_competing_in_the_2013_Mac_4x4.jpg|Jaye Griffiths == Background == In May 2000 a group of enthusiasts saw a gap in the 4x4 events programme and decided to introduce a new event to mark the Millennium. The objective being to provide an interesting 'Challenge' for 4x4 owners/addicts/enthusiasts over a weekend ‘somewhere’ in the UK, whilst supporting a worthy charity. "The Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge" was 'born'. After two false starts, in November 2000 because of a petrol blockade and March 2001 due to Foot and Mouth. The inaugural run of the event eventually took place with only 8 teams in March 2002 and £8,000 was raised for Macmillan Cancer Relief. The event has grown year on year. In 2007 60 teams started (The maximum number that the organisers felt the event could maintain), and raised £110,000 The 2008 event covered approximately 800 miles and covered 5 countries - England, Wales, Southern and Northern Ireland and Scotland, the final total raised was £109,000 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Macmillan 4x4 UK Challenge」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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