12-hour adventure races

12-hour adventure races

Explore stunning locations and experience racing by foot, cycle and paddle.

Find 12-hour adventure races near you

These adventure races have a 12-hour time cap, in which competitors must run, cycle, paddle and simply adventure their way to the finish line!

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12-hour adventure races in 2024/2025

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Get set for a triple team challenge of cycling, canoeing and trekking set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District's natural beauty - all to support families with a seriously ill child.
  • Sat 26 Apr 2025
  • £49-£350
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Adventure Triple Challenge

Get set for a triple team challenge of cycling, canoeing and trekking set against the stunning backdrop of the Lake District's natural beauty - all to support families with a seriously ill child.

  • 31 miles mountain biking
  • 2 miles canoeing
  • 7.5 miles hiking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 17 May 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 23 miles mountain biking
  • 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 14 Jun 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast Off-Road

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.

  • 28 miles mountain biking
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through rugged countryside for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 21 Jun 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Brecon, Powys, UK

Race the Sun | Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons)

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through rugged countryside for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 36 miles road cycling
  • 9.6 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
  • Sat 5 Jul 2025
  • £48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District

10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.

  • 34 km road cycling
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the spectacular Cheddar Gorge in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 12 Jul 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Cheddar, Somerset, UK

Race The Sun | Cheddar Gorge

New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the spectacular Cheddar Gorge in a race against the setting sun.

  • 25 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 6 Sep 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 40 miles road cycling
  • 10.5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 13 Sep 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Llanberis, Gwynedd, UK

Race the Sun | Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon)

An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through Snowdonia for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.

  • 30 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.
  • Sat 27 Sep 2025
  • £49.50-£99
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Race the Sun | Jurassic Coast

New for 2025! An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike, paddle and experience the beautiful Jurassic Coast in a race against the setting sun.

  • 28 miles road cycling
  • 9 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking