Bike, hike and paddle from dawn to dusk
These triathlon-style events pit teams against each other in a race against the setting sun, competing to bike, hike and paddle around some of the UK's most beautiful locations. The series is perfect for pairs, couples and groups of friends, family and colleagues who want an exhilarating day whilst also raising money to help sick and vulnerable babies and children.
- 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 groundbreaking medical research to save and change children’s lives
exclusive 50% discount - enter now!
Race the Sun 2026
New for 2026! South Downs
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | South Downs
New for 2026! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the South Downs for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 30 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
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.
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
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
- 21 miles mountain biking
- 10 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £30-£400
- 50% off
Race the Sun | Cheddar Gorge
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the spectacular Cheddar Gorge in a race against the setting sun.
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
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.
Exclusive 50% discount applied
- 34 miles road cycling
- 10.5 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
Race the Sun 2025 teams
Fundraisers from Race the Sun 2025.
Pete W.
Likes doing exercise and events based around it. Finds that work and life get in the way of doing them!
Sponsor
Mitch Thor E.
Unleash the beast. I phys for my sanity. Mental health and physical well being
Sponsor
Eleanor B.
Mummy of two starting out on my get fit, get strong journey. Starting from the bottom to get exercising, get outside and improve not only my physical fitness but my mental wellbeing too!
Sponsor