Race the Sun Lake District Team Hub
If you can't find the answer to what you need, check the FAQs on the individual event page on our website or get in touch with us by email or phone us on 01403 210406.
Location
Old Pencil Factory
Main Street
Keswick
Lake District
Cumbria
CA12 5NH
Dates
Registration & Equipment drop
Friday 3 September 2027
18:00 - 20:00
Event
Saturday 4 September 2027
Route details
Bike
Distance: 24 miles
Elevation profile: 634 metres
Estimated completion time: 2 - 4 hours
Highlight: Descent to the Seven Sisters Country Park
Terrain: Off-road; dirt tracks and grassland (gravel or mountain bike recommended)
Hike
Distance: 10 miles
Elevation profile: 340 metres
Estimated completion time: 2 - 4.5 hours
Highlight: Views across to the Seven Sisters cliffs
Terrain: Open field/countryside, footpaths and tracks
paddle
Distance: 2 miles
Estimated completion time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Highlight: Nature spotting along the River Cuckmere
Water type: River - flat and calm conditions (no experience or equipment necessary, we'll provide everything!)
Event and Training guides
Event Guide
All the info you need and what you can expect on the day, all in one handy place.
Training plan
Race the Sun is a challenging but achievable event, and our training guide will help you prepare to tackle it head on.
Safety briefing
Make sure your whole team watches the safety briefing to make the best of and keep safe on your adventure.
Phase order
Find your start time. Please note we have done our best to accommodate all requests but we are unable to change times and phase orders at this stage.
Cycle Section profile
You can also view and download the cycle route and profile in Strava.
Hike section profile
You can also view and download the hike route and profile in Strava.
Fundraising Hub
Your fundraising goal is as much of a commitment as the training for the event. We've created our Fundraising Hub to help reach your team's target. We have fundraising supplies, social media templates, fundraising guides and more.
Get set!
Our event partners over at The Adventure Element have put together an amazing playlist of handy videos to help you prepare for Race the Sun.
From bike and footwear advice to the kit you need to have your best race day.