Adventure Travel; Not For The Faint Hearted
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Adventure travel events company Rat Race holds some of the biggest and most exciting ultra-running events available in the UK this year.
The Rat Race Sea to Summit trilogy takes you to the summit of the high points of England, Scotland and Wales – Ben Nevis (31st August), Scafell Pike (28th September) and Yr Wyddfa (12th October) – along 3 spectacular and varied ultra-distance routes. Popular since time eternal, “the 3 peaks“ probably need no introduction. But the way these routes have been laid down is a totally fresh take on this threesome of classic British mountains. With routes specially and uniquely designed by Rat Race, you will be taken from sea level to the summits of Britain’s 3 home-nation high points, Rat Race-style, earning the gold trilogy medal for completing all three adventures.
The events as always would be fully waymarked and supported with pit stop support and a flexible transfer policy up to 1 month before the event. Professional 4×4 support vehicles, paramedics and mountain safety are all in place, audited and accredited to BS8848 expedition safety standard.
The Wall Ultra road ultramarathon
From Carlisle Castle to Gateshead Baltic Quay, The Wall is one of Rat Race’s longest-serving events that they’ve operated since 2012. Designed to be completed at a walking pace of 3mph this 70-mile ultramarathon is the perfect adventure for first time ultrarunners and seasoned pros alike.
The route is a classic, shrouded in myth, legend and enveloped in glorious English countryside, moor, river, and valley. The route then culminates in a dramatic finale amongst the bridges of the Newcastle Gateshead quayside. The format comprises a continuous and fully supported journey, with expert way-marking and the now legendary Pit Stops – fuelling you up from Carlisle to Newcastle with the most unbelievable spreads you have ever seen in an Ultrarun. If you don’t come for the views, come for the snacks!
This breathtaking 100-mile route takes in some of the most mysterious and wild locations in Scotland. Run, bike and kayak past the historic Cawdor Castle, the legendary Loch Ness and the mountainous Glen Nevis and Glen Coe. This unforgiving Highland terrain and weather breeds tough folk and when you sign up to Coast to Coast you’ll find out why. Experience all the beauty and brilliance that Scotland has to offer in this epic journey over one day or two.
This breathtaking 25-mile route takes in high cliffs, brooding moorland, picture-perfect beaches, crashing waves, big swells, rough-hewn rocks, water jumps, short swims and a few cheeky surprises. This is one for the adventurer who wants to make a weekend of it.
