Get a team of 2 or 4 people together to experience The Lake District (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), for this epic challenge and help change the future of muscle-wasting conditions. This triple challenge of the year will bag you some of the best outdoors action of your life!
Featuring the most spectacular mountains and lakes of the UK in aid of Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Teams work together to complete the three elements of this adventure triathlon challenge, pedalling, paddling and trekking. This is a great opportunity for team bonding with friends, family or colleagues. You’ll reach peak fitness as you train for this full-day, full-body workout in the great outdoors!
On average, the event takes eight to nine hours to complete and we strongly advise training for the event. The longest element of the event is the mountain climb, which will take four - five hours.
Pedal – Starting from our event base in Glenridding, your team will tackle a 34km cycle. You’ll pass the famous Aira Force Waterfall, skirt the southern edge of Little Mell Fell, and then travel down the entire length of the Western Shore of Ullswater Lake back to Glenridding, ready for the paddle.
Paddle – Give your legs a rest on a 3km course on the pristine waters of Ullswater Lake. Teams of two will use two-person sit-on-top kayaks, while teams of four will use two connected open canoes rafted together for stability. Teamwork makes the dream work on this phase!
Peak – Change into your hiking gear and get ready to climb England’s second-highest peak, the magnificent Helvellyn. From Glenridding, head to Greenside Mines, the ‘base camp’ of Helvellyn. You’ll climb to the summit via the White Side and Lower Man of the mountain, tackling a 17km round trip on a marshalled and signposted route.
Finish – celebrate your achievement with your team and others and enjoy your complimentary post–event celebration meal. After a well-deserved shower, enjoy a barbecue or an indoor catered buffet, and then wind down and reflect on your brilliant day.
Leading the fight against muscle-wasting conditions.Muscular Dystrophy UK brings together individuals, families and professionals to fight muscle-wasting conditions affecting around 70,000 UK children and adults by providing support and advice to those affected and funding ongoing research.
To register for a place on this event. Please visit our charity partner website.
Search our knowledgebase. Helping you be prepared for your DofE expedition or Challenge Event.
We caught up with Kay following the success of Race the Sun Cheddar whereby Kay and her buddies formed a team and participated in the challenge that saw them hike, bike and paddle across the gorgeous Cheddar landscape. Hear how Kay trained for the triathlon, what inspired her and her teammates to sign up and why she is coming back for more.
The UK may not be known for scorching weather, but when the heatwave hits, it hits hard — if you’ve signed up for a one of our challenge events, the sun becomes a serious part of your plan. High temperatures can turn a manageable day out into an exhausting undertaking, especially with several activities and hours ahead of you. Here’s your essential guide to preparing for a challenge event during a heatwave — so you stay safe, finish strong, and even enjoy the journey.