Run, swim and cycle from London to Paris
26-29 August 2011
The Enduro Challenge is a team triathlon in which mixed corporate teams of six race as a relay from London to Paris, raising money for charity.
- Run from London to Dover
- Swim the channel (as a relay)
- Cycle from Calais to Paris
Simple! (If a tad chilly…)
2011 marks the seventh year of the event, and Stuart Hall Cycling has been asked to organise it for the second year running.
In 2010 five teams competed and raised a fantastic £192,000 for charity through sponsorship and pledges. This brought the total raised to £900,000 since the event started. With the £ million mark well within sight, we are looking at increasing the number of teams to 8-10 in 2011. With the race more hotly contested every year, the additional teams will add to the competition, increase the event’s fund-raising potential, and make the event even more memorable for all involved.
If you are interested in taking part, you will need
- A six-person mixed corporate team (at least one female)
- Team members must work full time (no semi-pros please)
- The ability to raise money for your designated charity
- To be available for the August 2011 bank holiday weekend
For further information about the 2010 event and history, have a look at www.endurochallenge.com. The 2010 charities supported were: Give a Future, Alzheimer’s Society, Marine Conservation Society, Bridge Academy, Access Sport.
Basic outline of the event:
- Friday am: Run starts from the Tower of London
- Friday: Team runs from London to Dover as a relay. There are 12 running legs, so 2 per person in a combination of on and off-road.
- Friday night/Sat: Channel swim as a relay from Dover to Calais. Swim legs are 1 hour each, with swimmers rotating in order until they reach the other side! Total swim time varies considerably with conditions, but is usually 12 hrs +/- 2 hrs
- Sat night: Cycle as a relay from Calais to Paris. This is done overnight in six legs (1 per person) of about 45kms.
- Sunday: relax (sleep) in Paris
- Sunday night: celebration dinner for all teams
- Monday: return to London
Please contact me for further details.