Exped Guatemala 

The very nature of adventure means that the unexpected can sometimes become part of the journey and that is all part of the experience. While we will always strive to deliver “Plan A”, there may be occasions where operational, safety, weather or environmental factors require us to adapt plans and implement contingency routes or alternative arrangements.

As with all Rat Race adventures, participant safety and overall event delivery remain our highest priorities. We therefore reserve the right to amend routes, itineraries or logistics where necessary, using the experience and judgement of our expedition team to make the best decisions on your behalf in changing conditions. Wherever possible, we will communicate any changes in advance. More often than not, these unexpected moments become part of the adventure itself adding to the stories, memories and unique character of the experience.

Click 'Enter' and sign into your Rat Race account and follow the sign up procedure. If you need any assistance please drop the customer service team an email on events@ratrace.com

Rat Race require you to be over 18 on the day of Registration for this adventure.

If you find yourself unable to join us on the start line of this event, you are able to transfer your entry into an event credit voucher once for use on a new entry into an event of your choice. Transfers must be requested within the qualifying transfer window to be accepted and processed. Credit vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Credit vouchers are exempt from the transfer process. To find out more information and how to submit a request, view of full transfer policy HERE 

You are very welcome to fundraise for any charity close to your heart while taking part in the event. Please note, however, that our Charity Refund Offer applies exclusively to participants fundraising for Children with Cancer UK.

You can view our current volunteer positions here. 

Yes, there are cut-offs on the event, but these are based purely around the available daylight hours each day. Our aim is to help everyone complete the adventure, so if you fall behind the required pace and are unlikely to reach the end before nightfall, our crew will transport you forward by car. You are then welcome to restart again the following day. This is not an event where missing a cut-off means your adventure is over.

Add Refund Protect to your booking during purchase and receive a full refund of your entry fee if you are unable to attend the event due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. PLEASE NOTE this protection is with our 3rd party partner Refund Protect and NOT Rat Race. In the event you make a refund application this is administered by the Refund Protect customer service team, Rat Race are not privy to the application and cannot intervene on your behalf to influence the outcome determined by their team.

To add Refund Protect (administered by a 3rd party) to your Rat Race booking simply select this option when presented during the entry process. Refund Protect cannot be added retrospectively. Rat Race will then send you name and booking details to Refund Protect in order to protect your transaction with them. If you opt to pay in instalments and transfer your entry before the entry cost is full paid you will be liable to ensure the cost of Refund Protect has been fully covered. This total amount will be deducted from any Rat Race credit due through the transfer process or you will be invoiced by Rat Race for the outstanding amount as Rat Race have paid this on your behalf to Refund Protect at point of entry. 

Yes. Comprehensive travel insurance is compulsory for this event and must cover both general travel and participation in the outdoor endurance activities included within the itinerary. You will also require Evacuation Insurance, which covers emergency extraction and onward medical transport by helicopter or similar should urgent assistance be required in this remote environment.

We strongly recommend arranging your insurance as soon as you enter the event and booking flexible flight options where possible to allow for any unexpected changes. Please ensure your chosen policy specifically covers the activities you will be undertaking during the expedition. There are a number of specialist adventure travel insurers available, including Mann Broadbent.

MANDATORY KIT LIST

GENERAL KIT

• Casual clothing for use in evenings at hotels and transit stages 

• One set of clothes for the celebration meal, these can be as casual or smart as you like.

• General ‘overnight’ bag (holdall, duffel) for spare kit – pls don’t bring a hard suitcase – ensure all bags are soft (much easier for managing in vehicles) 

• Towel – travel micro towel or full-size 

• Underwear and socks for each day

• Power bank for mobile phone and/ or GPS unit 

• International plug adaptor 

• Personal toiletries and medication 

• Either a GPS handheld device or Smartphone capable of following a GPX file (phone with Outdoor Active App is recommended – see section on ‘route finding’ below) OR a GPS watch for following the route 

• In all cases, participants must carry a Smartphone (so if using a watch for following the route, you must also have a Smartphone in your kit) 

FOOT STAGE KIT

• ​Trail running footwear 

• Shorts/leggings

• T-shirts 

• Ultra vest or small daypack 

• CAT 3 sunglasses 

• Bladder or bottles/ soft flasks (aim to be able to carry a MINIMUM of 1.5l) 

• Hat – cap or wide brimmed are fine 

• Socks 

• Buff or similar neck gaiter 

• Blister care kit 

• Scooby snacks of choice* 

• Power pack and cable for recharging phone, in waterproof bag (ziplock or dry bag) 

• Headtorch 

• Salt tablets and dissolvable electrolytes for water. Please bring salt tablets and some electrolyte mix for drinks. You will 100% need these on this trip and they are MANDATORY 

• First Aid kit (small personal kit with a triangular bandage, steri strips and an adhesive dressing as a minimum). Also include any personal medication

• Trekking poles – totally optional 

• Dry bag or small zip lock bags: Very useful for general gear storage/ organisation/ protection – especially on the kayak but also in general for your day pack (zip locks are also good for doing your business and disposing of the toilet paper if caught short) 

BIKING KIT

• A bike (your own or rented) 

• Helmet

• Biking Gloves 

• Bike jersey 

• Paddled shorts/bib 

• Gilet or extra layer 

• Biking shoes or trainers 

• You can bring your own peddles to add the bike if you would like 

• Water carrying capacity for a minimum of 1.5l. This can be in a backpack or on bottles in bottle cages. The rental bikes have bottle cages attached.  

• BIKE SPARES: Our minimum spec for mandatory spare bike kit is outlined below. Items with an * need to be carried whilst riding: 2 x inner tubes suitable for the size of your tyre *  /  Tyre levers* / 1 x puncture repair kit* /  Bike multitool* / Small pump

PERSONAL MED KIT

Our minimum spec for mandatory medical kit (to be carried at all times) is as follows:  

• 1 x crepe roll bandage 

• Gauze or similar absorbent dressing  

• Small set of scissors 

• Pain Killers (paracetamol) 

• Steri-Strips  

• Antiseptic (spray or cream)  

• Assorted plasters  

• Rubber gloves  

• Prescribed medication (if applicable) 

• K tape  

• Compeed – various sizes  

• Lube stick/vaseline  

• Sudacrem   

Bike rental is available in-country. The mountain bikes will be of a high specification suitable for the journey. You can hire these through your Rat Race account.

Yes, Rat Race credit can be used towards the cost of any Expedition booking. However, discount codes and promotional offers cannot be applied to Expeditions. Unlike our larger events, Expeditions operate with very small group sizes and involve significant logistical costs, specialist guides, local operators, accommodation and transport arrangements. As a result, margins are considerably tighter and we are unable to offer additional discounts on these trips.