Ben gears up for second ‘Race Across Britain’ challenge in 2026 to raise vital funds
Automotive industry charity, Ben, is launching its second Race Across Britain challenge – the exhilarating, three-day racing challenge across the UK is back, inspired by BBC TV series, Race Across the World.
Teams of two will take on a high-octane journey, navigating the route and relying on public transport, walking, cycling and their ability to adapt in the moment. Race Across Britain, returns in February 2026 and is set to be just as frenetic and fun, with no planes, no smartphones and no pre-planning.
Following the triumphant debut of Race Across Britain in 2024 which raised £100,000, this unique event tests the grit, creativity and teamwork of automotive industry people and raises vital funds for those who are struggling, or in crisis.
Take on Race Across Britain 2026
Find out more and sign up: www.ben.org.uk/RAB26
With a limited budget for essentials and no checkpoints revealed in advance, it’s a race where ingenuity and resilience count more than speed. Along the way, teams can complete impromptu tasks and challenges to top up their funds, but the clock is always ticking.
Matt Wigginton, Director of Growth & Development at Ben, said: “We can’t wait to race again next year. As Race Across Britain revs up for 2026, our automotive family is called once more to test their mettle, support their colleagues and champion the charity that’s there when they need it most.
“Race Across Britain is full of fun, frenetic and wildly rewarding and it’s a celebration of our community’s creativity and competitive spirit. Every mile clocked up, every checkpoint reached and every pound raised matters. Whenever any member of our automotive family is struggling, we rally, and Race Across Britain shows just how far we’ll go to support each other. We hope you’ll get involved and help us change, and even save, lives.”
Whenever any member of our automotive family is struggling, or in crisis, we all rally to support.
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About Ben:
Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry, providing health and wellbeing support for life for them and their family dependents. Ben delivers life-changing and often lifesaving support for those who are struggling or in crisis.
Ben supports individuals to navigate through life’s challenges, empowering them to make positive, lasting change. Ben works with people to improve their lives by enhancing their health and wellbeing through its free and confidential online and digital self-help, through its helpline, support and specialist services.
Ben’s support empowers automotive people to better manage their health and wellbeing, helping them to think well, feel well, live well and, in turn, work well. Ben’s provides tailored support, relevant to the needs of each individual, based on a wide range of support options available and addresses every aspect of a person’s life. For more information about Ben, visit www.ben.org.uk.
For further information, please contact:
Leila Moss-Kelly
Communications Lead, Ben
leila.moss-kelly@ben.org.uk
Direct dial: 01344 298 126
