TWO firefighters are in training for an epic run of almost 300 miles.

The pair, both former soldiers, plan to take about 12 days to complete the journey from York to Chivenor in North Devon.

They will be raising funds for the Veterans In Action charity, supporting military veterans with post traumatic stress disorder and helping to end the stigma of mental health issues.

And all the way they will be pulling a specially-adapted trailer carrying all their personal kit.

Firefighter Terrance Gregg, based at York fire station, and watch manager Justin Rowe, based at Malton fire station will set off from York on May 30 and plan to arrive at Chivenor, the home of Mr Rowe's old regiment 24 Commando Engineer Regiment, on June 1.

They have been offered logistical support along the 296-mile route including food and accommodation from the Derbyshire, West Midlands, Gloucestershire and Avon fire services.

Mr Rowe said: “The run will be my 20th year of running and fundraising in the UK and USA. My first fundraising run was during 1997 from Blackpool to Scarborough carrying a bag of coal raising money for the RNLI.”

The public can donate and support the runners by visiting http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/296