Race the Sun

Race the Sun

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun. With challenges in Wales, the Lake District, the Jurassic Coast in Dorset and now Cheddar Gorge there is something for everyone!

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 - seven events throughout the year
  • Register your team - race as a team of 2 or 4
  • Join the fight - help fund groundbreaking medical research to save and change childrenโ€™s lives

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Choose your Race the Sun

With challenges in Wales, the Lake District and the Jurassic Coast in Dorset there is something for everyone!

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 17 May 2025
  • £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.

  • 23 miles mountain biking
  • 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
  • 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 14 Jun 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Swanage, 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
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 21 Jun 2025
  • £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
New for 2025! 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.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Cheddar, Somerset, UK

Race The Sun | Cheddar Gorge

New for 2025! 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.

  • 25 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 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 6 Sep 2025
  • £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
  • 11 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
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 13 Sep 2025
  • £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
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 2025
  • £49.50-£99
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.

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