- Fri 17 Jul 2026
12:00
Age 17 & over
£1,400-£3,100
- 2 days hiking
- 2 days mountain biking
- 2 days kayaking
Event overview
The course is a compelling multi-day, multi-sport journey through unique and spectacular landscapes of forests, moorland, rivers and sea. Expect multiple stages of trekking, mountain biking, kayaking and the odd ‘special stage’ thrown in as well, as we explore some hidden gems and complete a once-in-a-lifetime journey in and across the landscape.
Navigation (using maps and compass) and self-sufficiency are at the heart of adventure racing – the glue that binds the course together and enables a true adventure. Get your teammates sorted and get entered into this epic event!
ITERA has a unique Long and Short Course format that allows for a wider range of experience and ability to successfully complete the course. Most Checkpoints (CPs) are optional, and so each team can create a course that plays to their strategic strengths.
Highlights
- Epic multi-day adventure race across the stunning landscapes of South West England
- Navigate wild moorlands, rugged coastlines, and picturesque countryside
- Paddle, bike, trek, and tackle special stages in diverse terrain
- Experience iconic landmarks and hidden gems off the beaten path
- Teamwork and resilience are tested in unpredictable British weather
- Pairs or teams of 4, Long or Short course options
Championships
Host of the UK & Ireland 4 Nations Championships 2026.
ITERA-Lite 2026 is a Qualifier Race for the ARWS European Championships.
Event photos
Event video
- Event village
- Superfit
- Teams
Skill level
Kayaking
Please do not come to the event with little or no paddling experience. You won’t be safe, and you won’t have a good time.
Mountain biking
Super-gnarly trails will NOT be used for this race. It will be a mix of quiet roads, land-rover tracks, quad tracks, and singletrack. If you’re capable of riding ‘red’ grade trail centre stuff, you’ll be fine.
Ropes
Special stages may involve ropes. You should be able to put a climbing harness on properly, and know how to use a belay and abseil device. These skills are easy to acquire – spend a day or two at a local climbing wall, or look for a local climbing group/club.
Kit
A kit list is readily available.
- Check points
- Cut off time
- First aid
- Hilly
- Navigation required
Key points
- Race Start | Sat 18th July 2026
- Est. Winning Time | c. 48hours
- Course Closes | c. 56 hours
- Course Length | c. 250-350km
Insight
This is an adventure race and the course route is a complete secret until the briefing and map reveal. All teams know the stage and length of each stage but they do not know where they are going. They then have use their navigation skills to plot their way around finding the controls on the course.
- Accommodation
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
Event HQ
Slapton Ley Field Studies Centre
Sands Road
Slapton
Kingsbridge
Devon
TQ7 2QP
UK
Accommodation
The whole race will be accommodated on site at Slapton Ley in simple, small shared rooms. Accommodation and catering are included in the entry fee.
No camping or campervans but everyone gets a real bed.
- Chip timing
- GPS tracking
- Map
- Medal
- Post-race meal
- Pre-race meal
- Race photo
Included
- Professional, experienced, event organisation
- Kayaks
- Water Safety Management
- Medical Safety Management and Race Control
- Special stages (if applicable)
- Accommodation Fri and Mon nights (and Sat/Sun if needed) in simple shared small rooms.
- Evening meal on Fri 17th
- Simple breakfast Sat 18th
- Race Maps
- Race Numbers/Bibs
- Finishers Medal
- Event Photos and/or Video
- Race Memento (e.g. T-Shirt)
- Sport Ident timing
- GPS Tracking
- Post-race meal
Bloody epic. Did the race last year and came back for more. Loved every second.
Great course, very well organised, easy logistics.
The course design had lots of variety and plenty of options for teams to tailor their journey.
It was more than I expected! The experience was amazing.
It was a very exciting, varied challenge that pushed us to our limits. The landscape was beautiful!
Beautiful nature, clear information before and during the competition, good maps and really interesting course construction. Oskar Svard from the Swedish Armed Forces Adventure Team
- Sustainability policy
Sustainability is at the heart of this event's design. From reducing plastic waste and using eco-friendly materials to prioritising local suppliers and minimising the environmental footprint, it's committed to protecting the natural landscapes that inspire the event. Together, we can race responsibly and leave nothing but good memories behind.
- Age 17 & over
- Entries open
- Enter online
Entry fees
Pairs entry fee
£1400.00
Valid to 31/01/2026
Pairs entry fee
£1700.00
Valid from 01/02/2026
Team entry fee
£2500.00
Valid to 31/01/2026
Team entry fee
£3100.00
Valid from 01/02/2026