Action Medical Research

Action Medical Research

Famous for their epic Race the Sun series in five stunning UK destinations and their annual RIDE sportives for cyclists of all abilities, every mile covered helps sick and vulnerable babies and children.

About AMR

Famous challenges

With 25+ years in the events sector, Action Medical Research sees willing supporters return year after year.

Race the Sun 2026
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Race the Sun 2026

Incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenges for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

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Take on the rolling hills of Sussex in this dawn-to-dusk team race. Cycle, hike and kayak across the South Downs while raising funds for Action Medical Research.
  • Sat 25 Apr 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Seaford, East Sussex, UK

Race the Sun | South Downs

Take on the rolling hills of Sussex in this dawn-to-dusk team race. Cycle, hike and kayak across the South Downs while raising funds for Action Medical Research.

Exclusive 50% discount applied

  • 30 miles road cycling
  • 10 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 16 & over
  • 12 hour adventure race

Short sportives

These beginner-friendly events are designed to be accessible to anyone who wants to get involved.

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £36.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Cool

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Cool ride, part of the RIDE Series, is ideal for newcomers.

  • 36 miles road cycling + 1340 ft ascent
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the super Cool route!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £37.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle | Cool

The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the super Cool route!

  • 36 miles road cycling + 1462 ft ascent
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Cool

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!

  • 42 miles road cycling + 840 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportives
The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £37.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Cool

The Cool Route is the least intense ride of the Ride The Dales sportive and offers a relatively flat alternative, taking riders past Fountains Abbey. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!

  • 41 miles road cycling + 1853 ft ascent
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £37.50-£42.50
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs | Cool Route

An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal on the super Cool route!

  • 35 miles road cycling + 1849 ft ascent

Medium sportives

Ride in a peloton and tour the countryside in these sportives in the RIDE series!

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £46.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Classic

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Classic route, part of the RIDE Series, is a great challenge.

  • 68 miles road cycling + 2587 ft ascent
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £42.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle | Classic

The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • 73 miles road cycling + 3983 ft ascent
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £42.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Classic

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • 65 miles road cycling + 1178 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportives
The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £42.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Classic

The Classic Route takes riders into Nidderdale AONB with its rolling dales and friendly villages. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • 65 miles road cycling + 4075 ft ascent
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £42.50-£47.50
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs | Classic Route

An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the challenging Classic route!

  • 72 miles road cycling + 3692 ft ascent

Long sportives

Take on an endurance cycling challenge organised by Action Medical Research.

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Champion is ideal if you're an experienced sportive rider.
  • Sun 31 Aug
  • £48.50
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex | Champion

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, as you journey through quiet villages and farmlands. The Champion is ideal if you're an experienced sportive rider.

  • 100 miles road cycling + 4167 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 16 & over
  • Long sportive
The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the long Champion route!
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £47.50
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle | Champion

The Kent countryside serves up a mixture of quiet villages and beautiful scenery as you ride along quiet lanes. Earn your medal conquering the long Champion route!

  • 100 miles road cycling + 6222 ft ascent
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £47.50
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise | Champion

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East offering a flat and fast route ideal for an early-season time or to sample a longer ride. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!

  • 102 miles road cycling + 3566 ft ascent
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • Sportives
Featuring the Trapping Hill climb from the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI Road World Champs with great views to boot. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £47.50
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales | Champion

Featuring the Trapping Hill climb from the Tour de Yorkshire and the UCI Road World Champs with great views to boot. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!

  • 100 miles road cycling + 5882 ft ascent
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £47.50-£52.50
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs | Champion Route

An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB. Earn your medal conquering the longest Champion route!

  • 102 miles road cycling + 5318 ft ascent