Jack Marshall shares his story in the book The Boy Who Can't Smile, about his experience growing up.
The event dates back to the 1950s after starting out as a pub bet among regulars.
The quirky, three-mile race began in 1950 as a bet between locals in Belton, North Lincolnshire.
The footy club donates socks to help a donkey and horse sanctuary.
Jo Ingram is on the mend after falling while pony trekking - deemed an "extreme sport".
Access to the scheduled monument between Thringstone and Belton runs over an ageing culvert.
There are events across South Kesteven over the next few weeks as part of the inaugural programme.
Jo and Stuart Ingram are stuck in Thailand because they were uninsured for an ill-fated pony ride.
The Grade I listed Belton House, near Grantham, features in a number of well known TV dramas.
