A charity rowing challenge will see teams race to see who can set the furthest distance.

The challenge at the Heart in Walton will mark the 150th anniversary of the Walton and Weybridge regatta.

The charity event on Saturday, May 19, is running from 9am until 4pm with 10 Ergo machines donated by Pure Gym and local rowing clubs.

The will see separate teams of four relay for three minutes per person and the winner will be the team that rows the furthest distance.

All distances will help the Walton and Weybridge team complete their overall goal of rowing 3,000km from Athens to London, which started on March 1.

The current figure stands at about 2,000km.

The Heart’s general manager Mark Middleton said: “The regatta is very much a local treasure deeply rooted in the heart of the Walton community, so we wanted to do something extra special to mark the achievement of this important milestone.

“It is going to be a fantastic event and really kick-start the sporty spirit ahead of what promises to be a summer of fun.”