The event is watched by thousands of spectators and raises tens of thousands of pounds for charity. The 2010 race postponed from December until Easter 2011, because of extreme cold weather and later that year it was announced that the race would switch permanently from winter to spring.
A large gathering is observed by a huge number of onlookers and raises substantial sums for good causes. The 2010 event was rescheduled from December to Easter 2011 because of extremely chilly conditions, and it was subsequently announced that the race would be moved permanently to springtime.