A brand new opportunity to take on the incredible Trailwalker experience!
Trailwalker stands apart from all other endurance races as a team trial – camaraderie and resilience are the beating heart of the event. The Trailwalker Relay fosters that team spirit, breaking the breathtaking 100km route across the South Downs into four sections. Teams of between 6 and 12 participants can join forces to conquer the historic challenge.
So how does the Trailwalker Relay work?
Assemble
Register
Strategise
Train
Fundraise
Prepare
The event weekend
Friday 11 September
Saturday 12 September
Sunday 13 September
Support Crew
Relay FAQs
How many team members do I need for the Relay?
Each relay team should have a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 12 participants (excluding support crew).
How long is each Relay section?
Relay teams can swap team members in/out at Checkpoints 3, 5 and 8. Distances between each of the changeover points are;
- Start to CP3 – 28.3km
- CP3 to CP5 – 21.8km
- CP5 to CP8 – 26.3km
- CP8 to Finish – 23.6km
Please see the Map & Event Guide for further route information.
How many team members must complete each section?
There must always be at least 3 team members out on the course for health and safety reasons. You will not be permitted to leave any checkpoints individually or in pairs.
Can one team member complete the full 100km course?
It is up to you to decide which team members complete each section of the course. If one person in your team would like to do the full 100km, that’s no problem!
When are the registration fees due?
Registration fees must be paid online as one lump sum, at the point of registering a team. When completing the team registration, you must choose the number of participants in your team and the fee due will automatically be calculated.
Can I add or remove a team member?
If you would like to make any changes to the number of participants in your team once you have completed your team registration, please email trailwalker@gwt.org.uk or telephone us on 01722 323955.
Can we fundraise as a team?
We positively encourage relay teams to fundraise together to reach a collective team target. An online fundraising page will automatically be created when you complete your personal registration. Each personal fundraising page will sit on your team fundraising page, and contribute to your team totaliser.
How many support vehicles can we have?
All relay teams will receive 2 vehicle passes when you register onsite on Friday. If you have a team of over 8 participants, you will be eligible for a 3rd vehicle pass.
Will we receive a medal?
Regardless of how much of the route you complete, all relay team members will receive a Trailwalker Relay medal. Please note, you must be present at the Finish in Brighton Racecourse to be presented with your medal.
If you have any other queries about the challenge, please take a look at our general FAQs page.
Registration Fees & Deadlines
| Registration Type | Registration Fee | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird 1 | £55 per person – Saving £20 each | Register by midnight on 1 February 2026 |
| Early Bird 2 | £65 per person – Saving £10 each | Register by midnight on 6 April 2026 |
| Standard | £75 per person | All teams must register by midnight on 30 August 2026 |
What does your registration fee include?
- Printed route guide, exclusive Trailwalker Relay t-shirt, and bespoke Trailwalker Relay medal.
- Four hot meals, including the famous Gurkha curry at Brighton Racecourse.
- Free camping at the start and finish lines.
- Toilets across the course, and showers at the finish.
- Fully signed route
- Manned checkpoints, with water supplies and parking for support crews.
- Encouragement all the way from the Brigade of Gurkhas and our incredible volunteers!
What about fundraising?
We suggest that all teams set a minimum fundraising target of £300 per participant.
An online fundraising page will automatically be created when you complete your personal registration, and we will provide lots of hints and tips along the way to help you reach your goal.
Please see our Fundraising page for more information.