Adventure race events calendar

Adventure race events calendar

Run, cycle, swim, kayak and generally adventure your way across spectacular landscapes.

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Adventure races

These multi-disciplinary events have no set format and could include anything from orienteering to kayaking, spanning from 'short' single day races to multi-day adventures! Select your location for adventure race events in your area or scroll down to see events coming up.

Adventure races in 2023

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Adventure races in 2024

Featured events are listed below - select your region to see all events.

Run, bike and adventure through the Chilterns! This adventure race is open to solos and teams, bike hire is available and all abilities are welcome! Embrace outdoor adventure this winter.
  • Sat 13 Jan 2024
  • £30-£55
Chilterns, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chilterns Winter Adventure Race

Run, bike and adventure through the Chilterns! This adventure race is open to solos and teams, bike hire is available and all abilities are welcome! Embrace outdoor adventure this winter.

  • Sprint adventure race 2
  • Sprint orienteer
  • MTB orienteer
Run, bike and adventure through the Cotswolds! This adventure race is open to solos and teams, bike hire is available and all abilities are welcome! Embrace outdoor adventure this winter.
  • Sat 10 Feb 2024
  • £30-£55
Cotswolds, Worcestershire, UK

Cotswolds Winter Adventure Race

Run, bike and adventure through the Cotswolds! This adventure race is open to solos and teams, bike hire is available and all abilities are welcome! Embrace outdoor adventure this winter.

  • Sprint adventure race 2
  • Sprint orienteer
  • MTB orienteer
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 27 Apr 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Race the Sun | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 39 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!
  • Fri 17 - Sun 19 May 2024
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through rugged countryside for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 15 Jun 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Brecon, Powys, UK

Race the Sun | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through rugged countryside for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 36 miles road cycling
  • 9.6 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 29 Jun 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.

  • 28 miles mountain biking
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
  • Sat 6 Jul 2024
  • £48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Pedal Paddle Peak

Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.

  • 15 miles mountain biking
  • 2 miles canoeing
  • 1 mile mountain biking
  • 4 hrs hiking
  • 15 miles mountain biking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 13 Jul 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 28 miles mountain biking
  • 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 7 Sep 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 40 miles road cycling
  • 10.5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sun 8 Sep 2024
  • £49.50-£99
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 0.5 day mountain biking
  • 10.5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • Fri 26 - Mon 29 Jul 2024
  • £1,000-£2,400
  • Entries closed
Dolgellau, Gwynedd, UK

ITERA-lite Adventure Race

2-3 days of non-stop multi-sport adventure across the best of North Wales. ITERA-lite is in it's second year, and is the little brother of the epic ITERA 5-day race.

  • Entries closed
  • 1 day multi terrain running
  • 1 day mountain biking
  • 1 day kayaking
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep 2025
  • £400
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Adventure Triathlon Devon

To reach the start line you will need to jump from a plane at 15,000 feet! From there a 66 mile bike route, camping at the lake, 2 mile kayak and 24 mile hike up Clovelly.

  • 15000 ft
  • 66 miles road running
  • 2 miles kayaking
  • 24 miles hiking

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