The Flame of Hope trophy recently awarded to the Llangollen Round by Cancer Research UK is now on display in the town's Tourist Information Office for everyone to see.
The often gruelling 35-mile run/walk through the beautiful yet tough terrain of the hills surrounding the town was launched in 2012 by members of the Llangollen Ramblers group and is based roughly on the Alpine Walk Tour of Mont Blanc.
The amount raised for Cancer Research UK (CRUK) by the challenge has climbed steadily from £33,000 to last year's total of almost £120,000 which was boosted by government returns on charity donations.
The 2022 Round attracted over 500 entries from across the UK and abroad and saw 238 walkers or runners finishing it in a single day with another 189 completing it in two.
In recognition of this massive cash support for CRUK and the involvement and commitment of around 100 volunteers who run the event, the Round was selected for the Flame of Hope Award.
These national awards are CRUK's annual accolades to celebrate the achievements of its most outstanding and inspiring volunteers.
This year they received a record-breaking 835 nominations from staff and volunteers across the country.
Judith Smith, one of the Round's founders and organisers, said: "The Flame of Hope is one of several national awards made annually by the charity and we are so pleased to have won it.
"It was presented to us at a ceremony in Manchester. If you played any part at all in the Challenge, that trophy is yours also. Go and take a look at it!
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