16 Oct Ride, Run or Walk – 16/10/24
Ride
For the first time this year we worked with the Straumann Group for their biennial bike ride. This year it was in support of Dentaid and saw them ride from the top to toe of Portugal and raise over £75,000!
The route largely followed the N2 which dissects the country in two – east to west. National Road 2 (EN2) is to Portugal like mystical Route 66 is to the USA. They rode an impressive 746km with over 8,000m in elevation across 5 days between the cities of Chaves and Faro, winding through the lush Douro, the mountainous centre and the beautiful Alentejo plains, ending in sunny Algarve.
Find out more about the route here.
If you are looking for something a little shorter or flatter, we have lots of other options, from a one day networking ride to a multi day charity ride. Click here for ideas.
Run
This year we were privileged to be involved with the inaugural UK Ekiden. 18 teams of 10 ran along the Thames Path from Oxford to Windsor, over 70 miles in a day. Each runner did a leg wearing a Tasuki sash they handed over to their team mate at the end of their leg.
With an impressive time of 07:48:14, Oxford University ran to victory narrowly beating old rivals Cambridge University.
Find out more about the 2025 Ekiden here.
Looking for something different? Head to our runs and walks page to see what else we can do for you – runs & walks
Walk
We continued our partnership with NABS for a second year in a row as people from across the Advertising, Marketing and Media industry took part in the Walk and Talk around London.
The route was a 15km walk along the Thames, from Richmond to Putney. It started at Richmond Athletics Club. Along the way they passed famous sites such as Kew Palace, the Royal Botanic Gardens, and Craven Cottage (home of Fulham Football Club).
If a city walk isn’t right for you then have a look at our treks and hikes for inspiration in a more natural setting: https://www.pieevents.co.uk/treks__hikes/.
London to Paris – Open Bike Ride
19TH JUNE – 22ND JUNE 2025
Join us on a London to Paris cycle ride. This is ideal for individuals or groups who want to raise money for a cause or just want to take on this challenge riding between two of the greatest capital cities in Europe.
This event will be a fully supported guided ride, which will include bike guides, support vehicles, medics, Eurostar back from Paris on Sunday 22nd June and the transport of bicycles back from Paris to London.
| Route | Distance* | Elevation* |
| London-Portsmouth | 149km | 1,248m |
| Portsmouth-Evreux | 145km | 1,062m |
| Evreux -Paris | 124km | 1300m |
| TOTAL | 418km | 3,610m |
*Distances & elevation are subject to change.
For more details and to register click here.
If you’re thinking of doing a ride, run or walk in 2025, get in touch to find out how we can help you bring your idea to life. Contact us on info@pieevents.co.uk or 01932 460090.