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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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Event Summary

This unforgettable charity fundraising team challenge starts and finishes Cheddar, the bustling town right at the bottom of the famous Cheddar Gorge, home to many caverns and, of course, the nation's favourite cheese too!.

Starting from our ‘Event Hub’ this challenge features a challenging 30-mile road bike section which starts a real sting in the tail by ascending Cheddar Gorge! But what goes up, must come down, so after a loop out to the beautiful Chew Valley Lake, you'll have the pleasure of the long descent back through the gorge on the return journey.

It's then on to the Hike, a 9-mile circular route which goes up one side of the gorge and down the other side, a route which allow you to experience the pure beauty of this natural formation which is millions of years old.

Once you’ve conquered the hike, it's on to the paddle. Launching from Cheddar Reservoir, teams will take to the water in either 2-person sit on top kayaks, or 4-person canoes to complete site 2-mile course.

Please note: The order in which you undertake these activities may vary.

Event Includes

  • Online safety briefing
  • 16-Week Training Plan
  • GPX route files
  • Changeover stations with drinks and snacks
  • Timing tracker
  • Kayak and Canoe equipment
  • Bike mechanics and first aiders
  • Free parking
  • Team awards & finishers medal
  • BBQ and celebratory drink
  • Marshals and signage

Charity Partner

Action Medical Research

Action Medical Research has been funding medical breakthroughs for 70 years.

We have helped to beat polio, fight meningitis, prevent stillbirths and develop ultrasound scanning in pregnancy, helping to save thousands of children’s lives and change many more. Today we continue to tackle the challenges disease and disability present by funding high quality research to save and change children’s lives and are driving forward research to help protect children.

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