COMPLETE ALL 3 EVENTS TO EARN
THE GOLD TRILOGY MEDAL
THE 3 PEAKS SEA TO SUMMIT ULTRAMARATHON TRILOGY
The Rat Race Sea to Summit 3 Peaks trilogy takes you to the summit of the high points of England, Scotland and Wales along 3 spectacular and varied ultramarathon 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 us, if you know Rat Race you’ll already know that these will not be your standard days out on these tops.
So buckle up and join us for our own unique take on Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), as we take you from sea level to the summits of Britain’s 3 home-nation high points, Rat Race-style.
YOUR ADVENTURE LEADER
James
Your Leader for this series of adventures is our ultrarunning machine James.
EARN YOUR DOUBLE TRILOGY MEDAL BY COMPLETING THE TRILOGY IN 2024 AND 2025
CHOOSE TO FUNDRAISE FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER UK AND EARN A REFUND ON YOUR ENTRY FEE. FIND OUT MORE.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
WAYMARKED AND SUPPORTED
Fully waymarked route with Pit Stop support.
TRANSFER POLICY
Flexible transfer policy up to 1 month before the event.
SAFETY
Professional 4x4 support vehicles, paramedics and mountain safety. Audited and accredited to BS8848 expedition safety standard.
MEMENTOS
Finishers medal and Rat Rag for all participants. Earn the gold trilogy medal for completing all three adventures. Earn the Double Trilogy medal when you complete the series twice.
RAISE £500 AND GET YOUR ENTRY REFUNDED
The high point of the entire UK needs no introduction and topping out at this trig point will be an enormous accomplishment for anyone who lines up on this stunning west coast Highland startline. The manner in which our route starts out is not the normal way you’d ascend “The Ben,” commencing as it does out on the wild Atlantic coast of Loch Linnhe with views stretching all the way to the west over dramatic Highland landscapes. Boasting 95% trail, you will pass through ancient woodland, past thundering waterfalls, gorges, hidden Lochans and over remote moorland as you wind your way ever closer towards “The Ben.”
LOCATION:
BEN NEVIS, SCOTLAND
DATE:
11TH OCTOBER 2025
DISTANCE:
29 MILES +6000FT ELEVATION
DIFFICULTY RATING: CAN I DO THIS?
You should be a competent runner or a strong hiker.
Completion pace: 3mph
Terrain: 95% Trail 5% Road
Start time: From 0600
Registration location: Friday 10th October 1400 - 2200 Nevis Range Mountain Experience Resort (PH33 6SQ)
Finish location: Nevis Range Mountain Experience Resort (PH33 6SQ)
Parking: This event includes a mandatory coach transfer to the coastal startline. You can park at the Finish location on event morning (cost £10 per car) and you will get on a bus in accordance with your wave. Coach timings will be published in the pre-event information in July 2025.
Supporters: Supporters are unable to access the startline which is on private land with no parking available. We will publish recommended access points for your supporters closer to the event date or they could look at joining us on the event as a volunteer to get involved!
Where to stay: There is an abundance of local accommodation nearby, we recommend grabbing somewhere in or near Fort William.
Pit Stops and Cut Offs
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.
The cut-off times are set from the final wave 0900 and are at a 3mph pace.
Start - First Wave 0600 Final Wave 0900
PS1 - 7 miles 1120
PS2 - 13 miles 1400
Zig Zag ascent cut off - 15 miles 1530
PS3 - 25 miles 1900
Finish 29 miles
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The Lake District is England’s picture-perfect mountain mecca and the landscape plays host to some of the most beautiful trails in the country. From our seaside startline we head inland on quiet country lanes, towards the brooding peaks beyond. Hitting the trails in Wasdale, we will trace the shore of the imposing Wast Water before our glorious ascent of Scafell Pike begins. The descent traces a different descent to come full circle to where you commenced your journey back at the coast.
LOCATION:
SCAFELL PIKE, ENGLAND
DATE:
6TH SEPTEMBER 2025
DISTANCE:
33 MILES +6200FT ELEVATION
DIFFICULTY RATING: CAN I DO THIS?
You should be a competent runner or a strong hiker.
Completion pace: 3mph
Terrain: 60% Trail 40% Road
Start time: From 0700
Registration location: Friday 5th September 1400 - 2200 Seascale Sports Hall (CA20 1PU)
Finish location: Seascale Sports Hall (CA20 1PU)
Parking: You can park at our event village on Saturday at the Seascale Sports Hall for £10 per car and walk to the startline from here.
Supporters: Supporters will be able to cheer their runner over the start and finish line from our event village. We will publish recommended access points on the route for your supporters closer to the event date or they could look at joining us on the event as a volunteer to get involved!
Where to stay: The Lake District is not short of accommodation options! Our start is in Seascale which has a handful of seaside B&Bs and a local campsite available or you could look further up and down the coast. Please remember it takes longer than you think to drive anywhere in the Lake District! For example Windermere is only 50 miles away from our startline but that will be about a 90min drive.
Pit Stops and Cut Offs
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.
Our Pit Stop locations are also where our cut offs are enforced. These times reflect the time you must LEAVE the Pit Stop by and not arrive.
PS1 6.5 miles 1000
PS2 14 miles 1300 – the last stop before your ascent of Scafell Pike
PS3 26 miles 1920
FINISH 33 miles
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The highest mountain in Wales is an absolute classic, however in true Rat Race style this is not the way you’d normally go up Snowdon and you will enjoy a lesser-seen side of the mountain on our totally unique Sea to Summit route. Starting from the coast at Caernarfon you will make your way through stunning Snowdonia scenery towards Beddgelert on the much quieter and utterly dramatic southern side of the mountain. From there you will continue your ascent to the summit via the Watkins Path and the South Ridge before descending via the Ranger path. We are no strangers to Snowdon with a decade + of staging events in the area, we think that this course will give you a totally fresh take on this famous and glorious peak.
LOCATION:
YR WYDDFA (SNOWDON)
WALES
DATE:
27TH SEPTEMBER 2025
DISTANCE:
33 MILES +6300FT ELEVATION
DIFFICULTY RATING: CAN I DO THIS?
You should be a competent runner or a strong hiker.
Completion pace: 3mph
Terrain: 75% Trail 25% Road
Start time: From 0600
Registration location: Friday 26th September 1400 - 2200 Bron y Feds Uchaf, Rhyd Ddu (LL54 7YS)
Finish location: Bron y Feds Uchaf, Rhyd Ddu (LL54 7YS)
Parking: You can park at our finish location (£10 per car) and book a seat on our shuttle service to the startline for £10 per person. Alternatively you can have your supporter drop you off at the startline near Caernarfon
Supporters: Supporters will be able to cheer their runner over the start and finish line from our event village. We will publish recommended access points on the route for your supporters closer to the event date or they could look at joining us on the event as a volunteer to get involved!
Where to stay: There are lots of local options available. If you want to stay near the startline we would recommend booking accommodation in the neighbouring town of Caernarfon. If you were looking for accommodation near the finish there are a few local B&Bs in Rhyd-Ddu or you’re up for a drive there are more options available in Beddgelert or Llanberis.
Pit Stops and Cut Offs
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.
Our Pit Stop locations are also where our cut offs are enforced. These times reflect the time you must LEAVE the Pit Stop by and not arrive.
PS1 11 miles 1130
PS2 17 miles 1330
PS3 25 miles 1600 - this is the last Pit Stop before your ascent of Yr Wyddfa
FINISH 33 miles
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!
For those who completed the trilogy in 2024 you can earn the brand NEW Double Trilogy medal by coming back and doing the series again in 2025.
Discounted Trilogy passes are available but these are limited to 350 due to participant limitations on Ben Nevis, once they are sold out you can still earn your gold medal by entering the events individually. Please make sure you read the Trilogy pass terms and conditions on the pricing section of this website to understand what this pass entails.
The nature of an adventure is that sometimes, the uncertain becomes certain! That is all part of the adventure. Whilst we will always strive to pull off ‘Plan A,’ it may well be that for any one of a number of reasons, we cannot do so and we ned to wheel put Plan B, C or D. We do line up contingencies for many eventualities of course. But 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. Ultimately our skill and judgement in organising such events is part of why you are entering, so we must be able to exercise this on your behalf where we deem it necessary. If we do have to make a route change, we will strive to inform you in good time (if that is possible). Usually, these unforeseen changes simply add to the flavour of proceedings and provide for a good story to tell at day’s end!
At Rat Race we are determined to get you on the start line even when life throws up its own obstacles! 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, whether that be the same event a year later or a completely new adventure! Transfers must be requested within the qualifying transfer window to be accepted and processed. For UK Sea to Summit this is 1 calendar month before the date of the scheduled on the day Event Registration. Credit vouchers are valid for 12 months from the date of issue. Credit voucher are exempt from the transfer process. To find out more information and how to submit a request, view of full transfer policy HERE. (link transfer policy
The simple answer is yes, the mandatory kit is mandatory and you will need to show us all the items on the list at Registration and then spot checks will be carried out on the bus. The headtorch is mandatory due to the potential finish in the dark, we appreciate some of you may be planning to be done and dusted way before dusk! But on the day you never know what might happen up on the mountain, so please respect the list, respect the environment and carry all the kit at all times
If you choose to fundraise for our partner charity Children with Cancer UK and raise over £500 you can get your entry fee refunded! Trilogy runners will need to raise £1000 to earn a refund of their Trilogy pass. Please check our charity information tab on this site for more information about this. You are welcome to fundraise for any cause but the refund offer is only available for Children with Cancer UK and if you are a charity looking to purchase places for your fundraisers please get in touch to access our charity rates.
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