Race the Sun pits teams of two or four against the clock in an incredible adventure triathlon-style team challenge that sees you bike (off-road), hike and paddle around a course between dawn and dusk, in a race against the setting sun.
There are 6 events in the Race the Sun series in 5 stunning locations across the UK.
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This unforgettable charity fundraising team challenge starts and finishes in the shadow of Corfe Castle. The Jurassic Coast is famed for its natural beauty and the incredible Harry Rocks.
Starting from our ‘Event Hub’ this challenge features a challenging off-road bike section that really packs a punch with steep ascents and hearty descents.
It's then on to the Hike, a 9-mile circular route sets off from the calm waters of Kimmeridge Bay in the heart of the Jurassic Coast
Once you’ve conquered the hike, its on to the paddle. Launching from the beautiful Knoll Beach, teams will take to the sea in canoes or kayaks in the sheltered waters of Studland Bay.
Please note: The order in which you undertake these activities may vary.
Embark on a 28-mile ride, which is perfectly designed for gravel/mountain biking, through an interesting mix of terrain and environments through Dorset that packs a punch with some steep ascents and some thrilling descents.
The route takes in a huge mix of riding surfaces including dusty gravel trails, roads through the heart of Corfe and chalky ascents across Ballard Down.
The highlight of the route is a descent to Old Harry Rocks with a breathtaking vista of the Chalk Stacks with the Isle of Wight in the background across Poole and Bournemouth Bay.
The 9-mile circular route sets off from the calm waters of Kimmeridge Bay in the heart of the Jurassic Coast.
The route sees you hike by Clavell Tower and along the coastline from St Aldhelm’s head to Portland. The route has numerous steep climbs and descents, but the talking point will be the climb to Egmont Point which provides superb panoramic views along the coastline.
The route then heads inland to Kingston before the final climb up to Swyre Head, the highest point of the Isle of Purbeck, before returning to Kimmeridge Bay.
Launching from the beautiful Knoll Beach, teams will take to the sea in canoes or kayaks in the sheltered waters of Studland Bay.
The 2-mile route will be laid out with buoys and will head towards South Beach via Redend Point with the Chalk Stacks of Old Harry watching over the water.
No canoe or kayak experience is necessary, and we'll provide everything you need, just bring some clothes you don't mind getting wet and a sense of adventure!
To register for a place on this event, please visit our charity partner website.
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Would you get off the sofa and try to run a marathon without any training? No?! With a good base level of fitness, endurance and cardiovascular training, the challenge will still be hard, but the enjoyment levels will be higher and you’ll minimise the risk of injury.
You don’t have to be an Iron Woman/Man to complete a long distance trek or DofE Expedition. Far from it. By following a these TOP 10 TIPS, long distance trekking is available to anyone; you just have to be sensible, do some focused training and work a bit for it. The results are a more enjoyable trek, limiting the possibility of injuries.
