1,000,000 metre challenge

Saturday 10th October 2026

One day. Twelve hours. One huge community challenge.

On Saturday 10 October, we will be taking on a 12-hour ski, row and bike erg challenge to raise money for Princess Alice Hospice.

Each lane will have its own target of 1,000,000 metres, accumulated across one skiErg, one rower and one bike.

If a lane reaches 1,000,000 metres before the end of the event, we will not stop. We will keep the machines moving for the full 12 hours and see just how far we can go!

You can take part individually, with a partner or as a team of three. Whether you choose a 30-minute challenge or a three-hour challenge, every effort and every metre will count.

You do not need to be a BUILT member to take part. Everyone is welcome.

Get Involved

When

Saturday 10th October
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Where

BUILT Training, Unit 19, Littleton House, Ashford Road, TW15 1UU

What

Our goal is to reach 1,000,000 metres (or more) on the row, ski and bike in a 12 hour window.

why

To raise money for Princess Alice Hospice.

Why we’re supporting Princess Alice Hospice

Princess Alice Hospice provides free palliative and end-of-life care to people across our local community, alongside vital support for their carers and families.

The Hospice has supported members of the BUILT community and their loved ones through incredibly difficult times, offering compassionate care, guidance and support when it has been needed most.

This cause is therefore very close to our hearts.

Through our 1,000,000 Metre Challenge, we would love to come together as a community to show our appreciation and help Princess Alice Hospice continue providing invaluable care and support to local people and their families.

Donate Here

How the challenge works

The event will run continuously for 12 hours, from 8:00am until 8:00pm.

Each lane will contain:

  • One SkiErg

  • One rower

  • One bike

The goal for each lane is to accumulate 1,000,000 metres across its three machines during the event.

All metres completed on the Ski, rower and bike within that lane will be added together to create the lane’s running total.

Each lane will have a minimum of three and a maximum of nine participants taking part at one time.

You can register:

  • Individually

  • As a pair

  • As a team of three

Depending on the duration and time slot selected, you will share your lane with other participants.

Choose your challenge

Available time slots

Book here

There are four challenge durations to choose from:

30-minute challenge

  • 10 minutes on the SkiErg

  • 10 minutes on the rower

  • 10 minutes on the bike

60-minute challenge

  • 20 minutes on the SkiErg

  • 20 minutes on the rower

  • 20 minutes on the bike

90-minute challenge

  • 30 minutes on the SkiErg

  • 30 minutes on the rower

  • 30 minutes on the bike

Three-hour challenge

  • 60 minutes on the SkiErg

  • 60 minutes on the rower

  • 60 minutes on the bike

If you enter individually, you will complete the full allocated time on each machine yourself.

Pairs and teams of three can divide the time between their team members however they wish. You can rotate as often as you like, but your team must collectively complete the full allocated time on all three machines.

Three-hour challenges

  • 8:00am–11:00am

  • 11:00am–2:00pm

  • 2:00pm–5:00pm

  • 5:00pm–8:00pm

30, 60 and 90-minute challenges

Shorter challenges will be scheduled within the following booking windows:

  • 8:00am–9:30am

  • 9:30am–11:00am

  • 11:00am–12:30pm

  • 12:30pm–2:00pm

  • 2:00pm–3:30pm

  • 3:30pm–5:00pm

  • 5:00pm–6:30pm

  • 6:30pm–8:00pm

Your exact start time will be confirmed when your place is booked.

Get involved!

Book a time slot or share your interest!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No. Members and non-members are very welcome to take part.

  • Yes. You can register individually, with a partner or as a team of three. Individual participants and pairs may share a lane with other people during their chosen time slot.

  • No. You are welcome to enter individually and we will organise the lanes around the participants taking part.

  • Absolutely.

    You can donate, come along to support or help us spread the word. Every contribution will be appreciated.

  • Yes. Friends and family are welcome to come along, cheer everyone on and help us create a brilliant atmosphere throughout the day.

  • Pairs and teams can swap between their members as often as they like.

    Your team must collectively complete the full allocated time on each of the three machines, but you can decide between you how the work is shared.

  • Individual participants will complete the full working duration themselves, split equally across the three machines.

    Pairs and teams can rotate, allowing people to rest while another team member is working.

  • We keep going!

    Reaching 1,000,000 metres does not mean the lane stops. Every lane will continue for the full 12 hours, and we will see how many metres we can accumulate by 8:00pm.

  • Yes, absolutely. You can take part in more than one challenge, provided the time slots do not overlap.

  • Please bring:

    • Comfortable training clothes

    • Suitable trainers

    • A water bottle

    • Food or snacks appropriate for the duration of your challenge

    • Any inhalers or medical needs

    • Any personal items you normally use for training

    Participants completing longer challenges should make sure they bring enough food and fluids to support them throughout their slot.