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.

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Adventure races in 2025/2026

Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.

50% off Triple Challenge
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50% off Triple Challenge

From the first light of dawn to the last rays of sunset, teams of 2 or 4 will cycle, hike & kayak in a race against the setting sun.

Race the Sun 2026
New for 2025! 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 27 Sep
  • £49.50-£99
  • 50% off
Swanage, Dorset, UK

Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast

New for 2025! 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.

Exclusive 50% discount applied

  • 34 miles road cycling
  • 8 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
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

  • 31 miles road cycling
  • 10 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
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
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.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
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.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Swanage, Dorset, UK

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
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
  • £48.75
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.

  • 34 km road cycling
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
Race against the sun through dramatic landscapes at Cheddar Gorge. Cycle, hike and kayak with your team while supporting Action Medical Research.
  • Sat 11 Jul 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Cheddar, Somerset, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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

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