Team challenges

Team challenges

Work together to succeed in these outdoor team challenges!

Find a team challenge

From adventure races in wild spaces to virtual challenges for charity, there's a wide range of team challenges available to sign up to on TimeOutdoors! Use the filters below to find team events or keep browsing for more inspiration.

Explore team challenges

Use the quick links below or keep browsing to explore team challenges around the UK!


Adventure races

Adventure races

Sign up to an adventure race as a team and cross the finish line together.

See adventure races
Relay triathlons

Relay triathlons

Teams of 2 or 3 complete the swim-bike-run challenge as a relay!

Try a relay triathlon
Obstacle course runs

Obstacle course runs

Work together and help your squad succeed - leave no one behind.

View OCR events
Mud runs

Mud runs

Mud, sweat and beers! Get filthy and get round as a group.

View mud runs
Virtual challenges

Virtual challenges

Get fit with friends, anytime, anywhere.

Today's virtual challenges
5 ways being active outdoors together can help your team's mental health
  • 12 mins read
#Freeyourself

5 ways being active outdoors together can help your team's mental health

This is why an active outdoors challenge is the tonic your team needs to banish workplace anxiety and build a more cohesive culture.

Famous team challenges

Set your sights on a go-to classic and achieve a dream with your team.

Race the Sun dawn 'til dusk
5 iconic locations

Race the Sun dawn 'til dusk

Sign up together. Train together. Fundraise together.

Race the Sun 2026
Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • £49-£395
  • 50% off
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District

Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.

50% off with code

  • 34 km road cycling
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!
  • 1 night from £190-£265
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Open Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge

Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!

  • 10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
  • 9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
  • 2.5 miles kayaking
Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!
  • 1 day from £180
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Open Lake District Triple Challenge

Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!

  • 10 miles road cycling
  • 5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking

Team walking challenges

Set out together to complete a hiking trail or summit a mountain!

Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
  • Sat 25 Oct
  • £49-£89
London, UK

London Halloween Walk

Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.

  • Challenge walk
  • Short walk
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £30
  • Early bird
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

Early bird on now

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.
  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 May 2026
  • FREE-£85
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival

50 years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.

  • Sprint orienteer
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
Escape to nature and experience the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. You'll explore the Taff Trail, forests and beautiful canals, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £20-£25
Brecon, Powys, UK

Big Hike | Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)

Escape to nature and experience the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. You'll explore the Taff Trail, forests and beautiful canals, all whilst supporting life-saving research.

  • Hike 3

Team adventures

Head on an unforgettable adventure with a group of friends!

Lakes Triple Adventure
Pairs or teams of 4

Lakes Triple Adventure

Not one, not two, but three challenges in one epic day!

Let's Pedal Paddle Peak
Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • 1 day from £30-£85
Ilkley, West Yorkshire, UK

Zip the Cow

Zip slide from the top of the Cow, at the Cow and Calf rocks above Ilkley, at speeds up to 35 miles an hour with spectacular views of Wharfedale, for Sue Ryder's expert care.

  • 885 ft abseiling
Could you brave new heights to raise vital funds? Push yourself and your fundraising sky-high to support research into digestive conditions.
  • 1 day from £30
Anywhere

Open Skydive | Guts UK

Could you brave new heights to raise vital funds? Push yourself and your fundraising sky-high to support research into digestive conditions.

  • 10000 ft skydiving
Is a skydive on your bucket list? Here's your chance to join the North West Air Ambulance Charity and help raise vital funds for their cause.
  • Sat 6 Dec
  • 1 day from £70
Lancaster, Lancashire, UK

NWAA Christmas Skydive

Is a skydive on your bucket list? Here's your chance to join the North West Air Ambulance Charity and help raise vital funds for their cause.

  • 11000 ft skydiving
A 17-day Himalayan adventure, trekking through Nepal and Bhutan’s stunning landscapes with a private guide. Explore vibrant cities, serene trails and iconic landmarks like the Tiger’s Nest Monastery.
  • 16 nights from £3,990
  • 2+ people save £100s
Nepal, Nepal

Active Himalaya | Nepal to Bhutan Trek

A 17-day Himalayan adventure, trekking through Nepal and Bhutan’s stunning landscapes with a private guide. Explore vibrant cities, serene trails and iconic landmarks like the Tiger’s Nest Monastery.

2+ people save £100s

  • 10 days trekking
An 11-day journey through Peru's diverse landscapes, combining a spot of culture in Lima and Cusco with the challenging Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.
  • 10 nights from £1,285
  • 2+ people save £100s
Callao, Peru

Andean Adventure | The Salkantay Trek

An 11-day journey through Peru's diverse landscapes, combining a spot of culture in Lima and Cusco with the challenging Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu.

2+ people save £100s

  • 4 days trekking
Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!
  • 1 night from £190-£265
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Open Snowdon/Yr Wyddfa Triple Challenge

Experience the rugged landscape of Snowdonia/Eryri with this one-day action-packed challenge of biking, hiking and kayaking!

  • 10 miles road cycling + 220 m ascent
  • 9 miles hiking + 945 m ascent
  • 2.5 miles kayaking
Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!
  • 1 day from £180
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Open Lake District Triple Challenge

Trek to the summit of the iconic Old Man of Coniston, tackle the off-road mountain bike trails of Grizedale forest and kayak across the picturesque Coniston water, in one action-packed day!

  • 10 miles road cycling
  • 5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.
  • 4 nights from £825
Betws-y-Coed, Clwyd, UK

14 Peaks Experience

The 14 Peaks is a famous 24-hour challenge that only the toughest and bravest (or craziest?!) undertake! Savour the hiking adventure by tackling it over 3 days with expert guides to lead the way.

  • 3 days hiking
If the sky's the limit for what you'll do to help children, then this is the challenge for you! Join #TeamNSPCC at airfields across the country for a skydive adventure on a weekend of your choice.
  • 1 day from £70
Anywhere

Open Skydive | NSPCC

If the sky's the limit for what you'll do to help children, then this is the challenge for you! Join #TeamNSPCC at airfields across the country for a skydive adventure on a weekend of your choice.

  • 10000 ft skydiving
Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.
  • 1 day from £70
Anywhere

Open Skydive | Mind

Skydive for Mind at an airfield near you, on a weekend of your choice, to help make sure no one faces a mental health problem alone.

  • 10000 ft skydiving
Join Team Target and experience the thrill of a lifetime by taking on a skydive for Target Ovarian Cancer on the weekend of your choice!
  • 1 day from £70
Anywhere

Open Skydive | Target Ovarian Cancer

Join Team Target and experience the thrill of a lifetime by taking on a skydive for Target Ovarian Cancer on the weekend of your choice!

  • 10000 ft skydiving
Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!
  • Sun 8 - Fri 13 Feb 2026
  • 5 nights from £3,820
Ylläsjärvi, Finland

Finland Arctic Challenge

Push your limits with ice running, snowshoeing, skiing, fat-biking on snowy trails and husky-dog sledding. Based out of wilderness cabins, you will experience Lapland in the most authentic way!

  • 1 day trail running
  • 1 day snowshoeing
  • 1 day nordic skiing
  • 1 day mountain biking
  • 1 day dog sledding

Team runs

Run together as a team or relay to support each other in both the event and your fundraising.

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Relay
Teams of 7

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon Relay

Run from city to country relay-style, 'passing the rugby ball' as you go!

Leeds Marathon Relay
Entries close soon
Secure your charity place in the GSR today. Run for charity in the world’s favourite 10-mile running event while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £15-£35
Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK

Great South Run

Probably the world’s favourite 10 mile running event with inspiring history, salty air and glorious sea views guaranteed! Local supporters will keep your spirits and motivation up the whole way.

  • 10 miles road running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.
  • Sat 22 Nov
  • £24.75-£33
London, UK

Supernova London 5K

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and grace the grounds of World Athletics Champions.

  • 5 km road running + 46 m ascent
Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!
  • Sat 23 - Sun 24 May 2026
  • £18.50-£176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Festival

Experience Edinburgh's festival of running on Bank Holiday weekend! With nine distances on offer there's something for everyone - come and smash your PB at the marathon, previously voted UK's fastest!

  • Marathon 2
  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • 5K run
  • Fun run 4
The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £39-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £80
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 Jun 2026
  • £80-£130
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, UK

Endure24 | Leeds

The north's favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running + 102 m ascent
Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £33-£40
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear, UK

Great North 10K

Get ready to see a side of Newcastle you’ve never seen before with unbeatable city views and the ultimate finish line feeling on the Great North Road with brilliant bling and t-shirt!

  • 10 km road running + 291 ft ascent
With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • £34-£48
Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK

AJ Bell Great Scottish Run

With a city centre start and finish, this is a celebration of everything that is great about Glasgow: inspiring urban architecture, green spaces, history, music, strength, spirit and great people.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Secure your charity place in the Hairy Haggis Team Relay today. Run for charity in this festival of running and support top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 24 May 2026
  • £176
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay

The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • 26.2 miles road running + 165 m ascent
Entries close soon
Secure your charity place in the Yorkshire Marathon today. Experience historic streets, beautiful countryside and Yorkshire Spirit while running for charity. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 19 Oct
  • £61-£75
York, North Yorkshire, UK

Altra Yorkshire Marathon

Fancy taking on a 26.2-mile challenge in the beautiful, historic, scenic city of York? It's flat with serious PB potential plus there's a team relay option. This is your marathon. This is your moment.

  • 26.2 miles road running + 281 ft ascent

Team rides

Sign up to a bike ride as a team and share the experience!

Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!
  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
  • £77
Inverness, Highland, UK

Etape Loch Ness

Scotland’s largest closed-road cycle sportive! Taking place in spring around the shores of the world's most famous loch, you'll conquer some thigh-busting climbs and revel in friendly camaraderie!

  • 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent
An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.
  • Sun 5 Jul 2026
  • £37.50-£52.50
  • Early bird
Newbury, Berkshire, UK

RIDE Wessex Downs

An early season ride in the heart of Berkshire featuring some of the very best of the North Wessex Downs AONB with three road routes offering something to suit all abilities.

Early bird on now

  • Long sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive
King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.
  • Sun 10 May 2026
  • £37.50-£47.50
  • Early bird
Tonbridge, Kent, UK

RIDE Castle

King of the castle, or dirty rascal? Expect some tough climbs after departing the imposing Tonbridge Castle with 800 other riders and experience some amazing views across the Kent countryside.

Early bird on now

  • Long sportive 2
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive
One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £37.50-£47.50
  • Early bird
Woodbridge, UK

RIDE Suffolk Sunrise

One of the biggest charity sportives in the East, where experienced riders cover a fast and furious sportive or newer riders tackle their first long-distance on flat and forgiving terrain.

Early bird on now

  • Sportive 3
The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £37.50-£47.50
  • Early bird
Ripon, North Yorkshire, UK

RIDE The Dales

The spectacularly beautiful but equally tough northernmost event of the RIDE series features one of the most unrelenting climbs in Nidderdale - Trapping Hill. Yorkshire doesn't really do flat.

Early bird on now

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.
  • Sun 30 Aug 2026
  • £37.50-£47.50
  • Early bird
Chelmsford, Essex, UK

RIDE Essex

Close your cycling season on a stunning ride through the Essex countryside, quiet villages and farmland where the undulations will have you in and out of the saddle.

Early bird on now

  • Long sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Short sportive
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.