Channel Events

01/06/2026

Did you know that the Minehead Triathlon will be the finale for the Triathlon England South West Adult Race Series?

If it's not already on your radar, the South West Adult Race Series is a points-based competition for all Triathlon England members based (living or training) in the South West region. With a strong club focus, it’s a great opportunity to race and have fun with fellow triathletes!

If you've not entered the Minehead Triathlon yet, now's the time to ensure you have a guaranteed spot on the start line: https://www.channelevents.co.uk/minehead-triathlon/

For more information about the South West Adult Race Series, click this link:
https://www.britishtriathlon.org/south-west/news/triathlon-england-south-west-%E2%80%93-adult-race-series_16442

31/05/2026

As we approach the halfway point of the year (how on earth are we almost there already?!?) we still have a packed schedule for the rest of 2026!

If you're you're looking for a running event we have distances from 5k to a 30 mile ultra to run! 🏃🏃‍♀️

Who fancies an awesome walking event? Take on 15 or 30 miles of rugged Exmoor National Park as part of the Exmoor Perambulation! Or 8.5 miles around Mendip Hills National Landscape with the Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge. 🚶‍♀️🚶

Fun on two wheels more your thing? Check out the TRIPLE mountain bike series! The Mendip Murmuration kicks it all off on 13th June! 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Triathlete? We've got you covered for swim, bike, run with our great coastal Clevedon and Minehead Triathlons! 🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃

Our awesome Clevedon SwimRun takes place on the same weekend as the Clevedon Triathlon! 🏊‍♀️🏃

We have even thrown in two awesome kayaking weekends for those who prefer to be on top of the water! If you missed this year's Springboard to Summer, we still have an awesome weekend planned in North Devon in September! Check out the Summer Sigh - it's a super chilled weekend for competent paddlers. A weekend not to miss! 🛶

All events are supported by amazing TRIBE of volunteers and some fabulous local businesses too 🍔🥗🍰🥂🍻🏅👕🧢☕️

Check out our website to see what you are going to challenge yourself with this year! 🙌🎉

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/

Who's signed up for a challenge with us already? We'd love you to share your stories and see your photos! 🧡

29/05/2026

You have just ONE week left to enter this year's Mendip Murmuration and Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge on 13th June 2026!

Online entries close at midnight, Friday 5th June 2026! If you haven't signed up yet, head on over to our website to enter:

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/mendip-murmuration/
https://www.channelevents.co.uk/top-of-the-gorge-walk/

Don't forget, that if you'd like to enter the Triple at a discounted rate, time is running out! Once one of the mountain bike events sell out, or entries close for the Mendip Murmuration, the Triple will be out of reach until 2027!

If you've entered the Mendip Murmuration already and haven't ordered your Absolute Mug finishers momento, here's the link to make sure you have yours waiting for you at the finish line:
https://channelevents.eventrac.co.uk/products/mendip-murmuration-2026-finishers-momento-3269

Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge finisher medals can be ordered here:
https://channelevents.eventrac.co.uk/products/top-of-the-gorge-walking-challenge-medal-2026-3268

Mendip Murmuration mugs and TOTG Walking Challenge medals will also go off sale at midnight, Friday 5th June 2026. They are all made to order by local small businesses and you will not be able to buy them on the day!

Numbers are strictly limited! So make sure to get your entry in before they all go!

27/05/2026

In less that 2 months, we'll be back with the Clevedon SwimRun on 18th July and the Clevedon Sprint Triathlon on 19th July 2026! We've put a request in for the weather and we just know it's going to be EPIC!

It's been so amazing to see all of your entries coming in this year with the majority of you taking on the full distance as an individual entrant! The ladies, once again, are showing us how it's done with almost 70% of entrants being female! 💪

Entries are strictly capped, so if you'd like to join us and you haven't got yours in the bag yet, you know what to do ............

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/clevedon-swimrun/

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/clevedon-triathlon/

We can't wait to see you all there! 🏊‍♂️🚴🏃

26/05/2026

Who's joining us for this year's Mendip Murmuration and Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge on 13th June 2026?!

Online entries close in just over a weeks time! If you haven't signed up yet, head on over to our website to enter:

https://www.channelevents.co.uk/mendip-murmuration/
https://www.channelevents.co.uk/top-of-the-gorge-walk/

Don't forget, that if you'd like to enter the Triple at a discounted rate, this is your last chance to do that too! Once one of the mountain bike events sell out, or entries close for the Murmuration, the Triple will be out of reach until 2027!

If you've entered the Mendip Murmuration already and haven't ordered your Absolute Mug finishers momento, here's the link to make sure you have yours waiting for you at the finish line:
https://channelevents.eventrac.co.uk/products/mendip-murmuration-2026-finishers-momento-3269

Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge finisher medals can be ordered here:
https://channelevents.eventrac.co.uk/products/top-of-the-gorge-walking-challenge-medal-2026-3268

We can't wait to see you all there!

23/05/2026

The weather's going to be hot, hot, HOT over the bank holiday! For those who are planning to run, check out this great guide from Runner's World for tips on how to clock miles safely in hot weather!

From drinking effectively to dressing wisely, these top tips will help you to run sensibly in higher temperatures

22/05/2026

It's just over 3 weeks until we're back at Warren Farm Somerset for this year's Top of the Gorge Walking Challenge 2026 on Saturday 13th June 2026!

Take on the fabulous 8 mile self navigated challenge which leads you to the edge of Cheddar Gorge with jaw-dropping views of the Somerset Levels, Glastonbury Tor, Brent Knoll, and more!

Your entry fee includes a mid-route stop at The Cheddar Cakery for a brew and cake ☕️🍰

Places are limited and this is a day you won't want to miss out on!

Click the link below to enter 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻
https://www.channelevents.co.uk/top-of-the-gorge-walk/

21/05/2026

Great to see some of our awesome Tribe and Mini Tribe members featured in this weeks County Gazette supporting the St Margaret's Somerset Hospice colour run based at Taunton Racecourse.

Did you take part? If so, let’s see your pictures in the comments! 🧡💜💛🩵❤️💚🩷

20/05/2026

Today is World Bee Day 🐝

Bees may be small, but they make life on Earth possible. Nearly 75% of the world’s flowering plants and around one-third of the food we eat depend on pollinators like bees. From apples and almonds to coffee and chocolate, bees help grow the foods we rely on every day.

Without bees, ecosystems would collapse, biodiversity would suffer, and food supplies around the world would be at risk.

Protecting bees means protecting our future:
🌼 Plant wildflowers
🚫 Avoid harmful pesticides
🍯 Support local beekeepers
🌍 Protect natural habitats

This World Bee Day, let’s celebrate the tiny workers that keep our planet blooming. 🐝💛

19/05/2026