Ride, hike, kayak. Beat the sunset.
From the first light of dawn to the last rays of sunset, Race the Sun is your opportunity to push boundaries, experience breathtaking landscapes and make a heartfelt difference - by fundraising for Action Medical Research. This unique, triathlon-style team challenge pits teams of two or four to cycle, hike, and kayak across iconic locations ranging from windswept cliffs to rugged mountain trails - all in a race against time and the setting sun.
- Choose your race - five events across the UK from April to September
- Secure your place - register as a team of 2 or 4 with your exclusive 50% discount
- Join the fight - help fund medical research to save and change children’s lives
Whether you're a first-timer or an adrenaline seeker, these fully supported charity adventure races in amazing settings will create memories that last forever. Choose your event, register your team, and let every mile count.
Exclusive 50% discount - enter now!
Race the Sun 2026 events
Explore routes, terrain and highlights to help plan your ultimate dawn to dusk adventure race.
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
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
- 31 miles road cycling
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road
Ride, hike and kayak in the heart of the Lake District. Conquer Coniston’s off-road terrain at Race the Sun 2026 and support Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 23 miles mountain biking
- 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast Off-Road
Experience Dorset’s iconic cliffs, trails and waters in a single day. Cycle, hike and kayak the Jurassic Coast while fundraising for Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 21 miles mountain biking
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Cheddar Gorge
Race against the sun through dramatic landscapes at Cheddar Gorge. Cycle, hike and kayak with your team while supporting Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 32 miles road cycling
- 9 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 5 Sep 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race the Sun Keswick 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 34 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
Top 20 fundraisers from Race the Sun 2025
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Pete W.
Likes doing exercise and events based around it. Finds that work and life get in the way of doing them!
Sponsor
Stephanie S.
Thank you for visiting our sponsorship page. We are a team of 4 friends who want to challenge ourselves in the year we hit the big 40!
Sponsor