This is the mandatory kit list for Sea to Summit UK adventures.

Subject to small changes depending on weather conditions.

• Ultra running vest or Multisport backpack

• Trail running shoes

• Hydration bladder or bottle with a capacity of at least 1L. We will increase this to 2L if the forecast is hot and dry.

• Snacks or sports nutrition totalling a minimum of 400kcals on you at all times as emergency supplies.

• Hat or buff

• Gloves

• Collapsible cup for hot drinks

• Waterproof jacket with taped seams

• Survival bag NOT blanket

• Headtorch

• Basic first aid containing at least a roller bandage, paracetamol, assorted adhesive dressings, sterile absorbent materials such as gauze to compress bleeding wounds.

• Whistle

• Fully charged phone

• Method of payment, card, cash, apple pay or similar

• Full leg cover such as leggings (they can be the ones you are running in)

• GPS Tracker (picked up at Registration)

• Event number 

We reserve the right to add additional items if the forecast is looking turbulent, these may include but are not limited to:

• Waterproof leg cover

• Thermal mid layer

Yes, there are cut-offs on this event, they are listed below and set at a 3mph pace: 

The cut-off times are set from the final wave 0900 and are at a 3mph pace.

​Start - First Wave 0700 Final Wave 0815

PS1 - 6.5 miles 1130

PS2 - 12.5 miles 1400

Zig Zag ascent cut off - 14.5 miles 1530

PS3 - 24 miles 1900

It is worth knowing that the course may change if we deem it prudent for your safety or for other operational or weather-based reasons, and we must always reserve the right to do so. Please always follow our arrows and signage over any gpx files you may download.

You can download the GPX file here.

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

Our Pit Stops are designed to support you on your ultra adventure. They are places where you can access facilities such as toilets and medical help if needed, you can also interact with the Rat Race staff at these touchpoints. We aim to provide you with some staples to enhance your own adventure nutrition plan, these will include as a minimum:

Water

Hot drinks

Salty snacks

Sweets

Fruit

You should not solely rely on Pit Stops for your nutrition and you should use it to augment your own supplies. We endeavour to cater to a wide range of dietary needs but due to the nature of operation we are unable to guarantee there is no cross contamination. If you have a severe allergy, we recommend bringing your own stash with you.

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 can earn our epic gold Sea to Summit Trilogy medal by completing all 3 events in the series. You can do this all in one year or take it over 2 or 3. When you cross the finishline of your final event in the set you will be awarded your Trilogy medal at the finish!

You can view our current volunteer positions here. You can earn Rat Race Event Credit to use on a future event entry or you can rope your supporters into volunteer while you're on the course! Volunteer credit vouchers can be gifted to others.

Registration and tracker collection is on Saturday 0500 - 0715 depending on wave time. Nevis Range Mountain Experience Resort (PH33 6SQ)

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.

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

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. 

This event includes a mandatory coach transfer to the coastal startline from the Nevis Range Mountain Experience Resort (PH33 6SQ) you will get on a bus in accordance with your wave. Coach timings will be published in the pre-event information in August 2026.

The finish is back at the Nevis Range Mountain Experience Resort.

Trilogy pass terms and conditions

• The Trilogy pass gives you a discounted solo entry into all 3 UK Sea to Summit events in one year.

• You cannot use the Trilogy pass to enter 3 events over multiple years.

• Trilogy passes cannot be shared. The same person must take part in all 3 events.

• Upon completion of your final event in the Trilogy you will be awarded your special edition Trilogy gold medal at the finishline in Scotland.

• Trilogy passes count as 1 entry into 3 events and are not 3 separate event entries. You cannot transfer individual events on the pass.

• Trilogy passes will automatically be reserved a place in the Trilogy only wave/s of each event.

• Once you have taken part in the first event the remaining events cannot be transferred if you can no longer attend them.

• You may transfer the entire pass as per our standard transfer terms and conditions. The deadline to transfer your 2026 Trilogy pass is the 5th August 2026.