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Race the Sun - Keswick, Lake District

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Race the Sun lake district keswick

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

Push your limits to complete the course of 40 miles cycling, 2 miles canoeing and an 11 mile hill walk - all between dawn and dusk, racing the sun. An unforgettable team challenge in and around the stunning Keswick, nestled between striking mountains and at the foot of one of Cumbria’s most popular fells, Skiddaw.

Starting from our ‘Event Hub’ this challenge features a thrilling road ride that takes you through the Lake District's diverse landscape. 

It's then on to the Hike and a lung-busting ascent of Skiddaw towering over the town of Keswick. Once you’ve conquered the mountain, it will be down to Derwentwater to get in the canoes or kayaks to complete the Paddle section before it's back to the Event Hub and the finish line.

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
  • Canoe and Kayak equipment
  • Bike mechanics and first aiders
  • Free parking
  • Team awards & finishers medal
  • BBQ and celebratory drink
  • Marshals and signage

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Posted 5th March
Breaking Down Barriers: Empowering Women to Participate in Adventure Triathlons

Breaking Down Barriers: Empowering Women to Participate in Adventure Triathlons

Category: Challenge Event Advice and Guidance

Looking at our Event stats over the years, we were pretty pleased to see the gender split has improved significantly from 30/70 in 2023 to 42/58 in 2024. However, we appreciate there is still more we can do to help break down barriers that may prevent women from attending our events and experiencing incredible adventures. We recognise that there is a huge amount of women out there itching to get on triathlons, hit the trails with their mates and experience the thrills of pushing yourself on an event. Equally, there are many factors that are at play when it comes to signing on the dotted line, getting to the start line... never mind, reaching the finish line! That is why we are pledging to do more than ever to create a welcoming, inclusive environment for all. We want more awesome women at our events absolutely rocking it and creating a positive cycle of inspiring other women to follow suit. Lets explore our journey and how we plan to do this...

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Category: Challenge Event Advice and Guidance

Event Day is by default a challenge in itself – without the added complications of dealing with your period (aches and pains, hormones, and extra kit to contend with to name a few!). We are here to make the day as stress-free and enjoyable as possible and want every single person to come away from an event feeling elated from their experience... even when on their period! We are delving into elements we have considered to help make the event experience as comfortable as possible whilst on your period - more than simply adding chocolate to the fuel stations (although we appreciate that is a crucial step too!). As well as steps you might like to take to ease your comfort levels too.

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