What is Running Out of Time?

What do you get if you mash-up an Attenborough nature documentary and the Olympics?... Running Out of Time! We're bringing together multiple sports, incredible climate action projects, stunning natural landscapes, mixing them all together and throwing YOU into the heart of it! Running Out of Time is a 2,661km relay from Ben Nevis to Big Ben. There are a total of 366 stages, with stages ranging from 2-30km long. The relay runs from sunrise to sunset for 32 days and travels to 30 counties. Our goal is for the relay baton to be passed from person-to-person and arrive in London. Most stages will be run and a small number will be cycled. We will also be kayaking, canoeing, paragliding, skiing, mountain biking, walking, wheeling and more!

The relay starts at Ben Nevis on Saturday 10th June and will finish at Big Ben on Tuesday 11th July.

You must be over the age of 18 to sign-up to our relay and be able maintain an average pace of 6 minutes 15 seconds per kilometre / 10 minutes per mile for the duration of a stage. If you are under the age of 18 and would like to run a stage, then please ask your parent/legal guardian to contact us at support@running-out-of-time.com and we will see if this can be accommodated. We also have a Schools Action Day taking place on June 21st, which is open to schools around the UK.

Can I bring friends and family to cheer me on?

Absolutely, the more the merrier! Let's make the baton handovers and runs the best experiences ever!

Running Out of Time Relay

From The World Relay

Saturday 10th June – Tuesday 11th July 2023 Past event

09:00

£15.00 · 1 race

Event summary

Join the excitement of the Running Out of Time Relay, organized by The World Relay, taking place from Saturday, June 10, 2023, to Tuesday, July 11, 2023. This incredible event celebrates climate action and nature, inviting participants to carry the baton across Britain's stunning landscapes. The relay spans an impressive 2,661 kilometers, starting from the iconic Ben Nevis and culminating at the historic Big Ben, featuring a total of 366 stages. Whether you're a walker, wheeler, runner, or cyclist, there's a stage tailored just for you! Don't miss your chance to be part of Britain's biggest sporting celebration while making a positive impact on our planet. Join us in this uplifting journey and help spread the message of sustainability!

This event has taken place

Congratulations to everyone who took part. We're waiting on information about the next edition of this event.

Did you race? Let the community know how you got on and leave a review.

Previous editions

30th Sep – 6th Nov 2022

Reviews

Done this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.

Races

Individual Entry - Greater London

Each ticket provides you with entry into THREE relay stages!

Saturday 10th Jun 2023

£15.00

Entries closed

Organiser's description

Carry the baton in Britain's biggest sporting celebration of climate action and nature!
Join the Running Out of Time Relay and help pass the baton from Ben Nevis to Big Ben.

There are 366 stages along the 2,661km route so, whether you’re a walker, wheeler, runner or cyclist, there’s a stage for everyone!

Location

United Kingdom

The World Relay

On Find a Race

Since 2022

Events 5

Running Out of Time Relay

This event has taken place

Previous editions

Reviews

Races

Individual Entry - Greater London

Event information

Route and elevation

The uk stages

Organiser's description

Location