ROYAL Marines from Faslane completed their seven days in support of the Royal Marines' 1664 Challenge at the Glasgow Warriors' Stadium at Scotstoun.

Two Marines are running 1,664 miles around the UK in just 100 days.

They are being supported by personnel from all Royal Marines Commando units, the Royal Marines Band and all Reserve units from across the country - totalling about 1,200 men and women.

The Faslane marines completed a 16.64 mile daily run for seven days, running in the Ben Nevis ranges, from Achnacarry finishing at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, along the banks of Loch Lomond, in the grounds of the Erskine Veterans Home, through Helensburgh and finally along the banks of the River Clyde to Scotstoun.

Over the period the runners from 43 Commando completed nearly 100 miles and have brought runners Corporal Jamie Thompson, of 42 Commando, and Corporal Will Gingell, of 1 Assault Group Royal Marines, closer to their 1,664 mile target, which they will complete at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday, August 2.

Waiting at Scotstoun to greet the runners at the end of the final leg was Colonel Jock Fraser MBE, commanding officer of 43 Commando.

He said: "I am delighted to be here to see the finish of the 43 Commando contribution to this unique challenge. The Royal Marines Charity supports those serving, veterans and cadets and makes a tremendous difference to the well-being of all members of the Corps family.

“I am also very pleased to be here at the home of the Glasgow Warriors with whom we have enjoyed a great relationship for over two years and I thank them for their support today."

Glasgow Warriors assistant coach Kenny Murray said: “What this group of Royal Marines have achieved is hugely impressive. We have trained with them previously and their levels of fitness are extremely high.

“It’s great for them to complete their challenge here at Scotstoun and no doubt all of the players will be inspired by how far the 43 Commando have pushed their bodies and minds.”

After the completion of 43 Commando's element of the challenge, the 1664 Baton was handed over to 24 Commando Engineer Regiment in Chivenor.

A JustGiving page was set up for the Royal Marines 1664 Challenge, in aid of the Royal Marines Charity, which has already raised £335. To donate visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/43commando or text GLOB17 £5 (or amount you wish to donate) to 70070.