Race the Sun - Cheddar Gorge

Take on this incredible team challenge journeying through the spectacular and renowned Cheddar Gorge in Somerset, home to many caverns and, of course, the nation's favourite cheese too!

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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 7 events in the Race the Sun series in 6 stunning locations across the UK. 

  • Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales
  • Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), South Wales
  • Coniston, South Lake District
  • Keswick, North Lake District
  • Jurassic Coast, Dorset (x2 events)
  • Cheddar Gorge, Somerset
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From £99 per team
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