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The Bucket List
Life is short. Only events with serious X factor make it on to our bucket list. If you think that your event belongs in this list then please get in touch. Email: bucketlist@endurancelife
BC Bike Race 
A seven stage mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler along flowy, loamy singletrack through lush green woods. Slick organisation and really fun atmosphere make this the ultimate Single Track experience.
A seven stage mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler along flowy, loamy singletrack through lush green woods. Slick organisation and really fun atmosphere make this the ultimate Single Track experience.
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The Speight's Coast to Coast 
This epic race traverses the South Island of New Zealand from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Competitors cycle 88 miles, run 23 miles across the Southern Alps, and kayak 41 miles of the grade two Waimakariri River through the Grand Canyon of New Zealand, the Waimakariri Gorge.
This epic race traverses the South Island of New Zealand from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Competitors cycle 88 miles, run 23 miles across the Southern Alps, and kayak 41 miles of the grade two Waimakariri River through the Grand Canyon of New Zealand, the Waimakariri Gorge.Difficulty:
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Ultra Trail Mont Blanc 
A complete one hundred mile tour of the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through 3 countries: France, Switzerland and Italy, with 9,600 metres of positive height gain and a simply electric atmosphere. This a race that every runner should attempt at least once in their life.
A complete one hundred mile tour of the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through 3 countries: France, Switzerland and Italy, with 9,600 metres of positive height gain and a simply electric atmosphere. This a race that every runner should attempt at least once in their life. Difficulty:
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XTRI24 
XTRI24 takes the standard long distance triathlon format and turns the volume right up to eleven. The hybrid blend of the standard triathlon disciplines, challenging off-road terrain and a 24 hour time limit results in an epic challenge of super-human endurance.
XTRI24 takes the standard long distance triathlon format and turns the volume right up to eleven. The hybrid blend of the standard triathlon disciplines, challenging off-road terrain and a 24 hour time limit results in an epic challenge of super-human endurance.Difficulty:
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Grand to Grand Ultra 
Starting from the awe inspiring Grand Canyon, this truly epic six day stage race takes you through a desert landscape of sand dunes, red rock canyons, mesas and hoodoos. Experience the remotest part of continental America in the way of the earliest settlers, Navajo and Paiute Indian tribes.
Starting from the awe inspiring Grand Canyon, this truly epic six day stage race takes you through a desert landscape of sand dunes, red rock canyons, mesas and hoodoos. Experience the remotest part of continental America in the way of the earliest settlers, Navajo and Paiute Indian tribes.Difficulty:
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La Ruta De Los Conquistadores 
The difficulty of La Ruta is legendary and its setting spectacular. On this four day stage race that traverses Costa Rica from Pacific to Atlantic riders pass through nine different microclimates, tropical rain forests, past smoking volcanoes, over suspended bridges, and through sweltering jungles.
The difficulty of La Ruta is legendary and its setting spectacular. On this four day stage race that traverses Costa Rica from Pacific to Atlantic riders pass through nine different microclimates, tropical rain forests, past smoking volcanoes, over suspended bridges, and through sweltering jungles.
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Celtman
The Celtman is similar in nature to the Norseman in that the distances are Ironlike and the terrain is severe, but this race is centred around the stunning Torridon mountains in Western Ross, Scotland and has a distinctly highland feel. A must do for any adventurous triathlete.
The Celtman is similar in nature to the Norseman in that the distances are Ironlike and the terrain is severe, but this race is centred around the stunning Torridon mountains in Western Ross, Scotland and has a distinctly highland feel. A must do for any adventurous triathlete.Difficulty:
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Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon 
A journey of discovery through the beautiful landscape of the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari. This is an extreme self-sufficiency challenge with six legs in seven days carrying all your own food and equipment. Amazing scenery and unparalleled family atmosphere amongst runners and crew.
A journey of discovery through the beautiful landscape of the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari. This is an extreme self-sufficiency challenge with six legs in seven days carrying all your own food and equipment. Amazing scenery and unparalleled family atmosphere amongst runners and crew.Difficulty:
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Norseman 
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is probably the toughest iron distance tri in the world and almost certainly the most scenic. The race starts with a jump into inky black water from a car ferry and finishes at what feels like the top of the world. This is a MUST do event for any endurance athlete.
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is probably the toughest iron distance tri in the world and almost certainly the most scenic. The race starts with a jump into inky black water from a car ferry and finishes at what feels like the top of the world. This is a MUST do event for any endurance athlete.Difficulty:
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O Til O 
A unique race in a unique environment. Teams of two must travel the length of an entire archipelago in the Baltic Sea. Pairs swim together from island to island (O till O) and then run across them. The total distance is 40 miles of which 6 miles are swimming. A totally different adventure.
A unique race in a unique environment. Teams of two must travel the length of an entire archipelago in the Baltic Sea. Pairs swim together from island to island (O till O) and then run across them. The total distance is 40 miles of which 6 miles are swimming. A totally different adventure. Difficulty:
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Marathon Des Sables 
No mid life crisis is complete without entering the MDS. This one hundred and fifty mile, six day stage race across the Sahara Desert is probably the most famous footrace in the world and has achieved an almost cult status. It is certainly an adventure that is hard to resist.
No mid life crisis is complete without entering the MDS. This one hundred and fifty mile, six day stage race across the Sahara Desert is probably the most famous footrace in the world and has achieved an almost cult status. It is certainly an adventure that is hard to resist.Difficulty:
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Cape Epic
Five hundred miles and eight days of wide open African plains, majestic mountains, deep ravines, indigenous forests, spectacular coastlines, flourishing vineyards, and amazing wildlife. The ultimate mountain bike experience.
Five hundred miles and eight days of wide open African plains, majestic mountains, deep ravines, indigenous forests, spectacular coastlines, flourishing vineyards, and amazing wildlife. The ultimate mountain bike experience.Difficulty:
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Ultra Trail South West
Amongst the most challenging, non stop, point to point trail races in the world. The UTSW is a highlight of the British ultra running calendar and attracts runners from around the globe. Every year the course moves to a different section of the world stunning South West Coast Path.
Amongst the most challenging, non stop, point to point trail races in the world. The UTSW is a highlight of the British ultra running calendar and attracts runners from around the globe. Every year the course moves to a different section of the world stunning South West Coast Path.Difficulty:
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Inferno 
With its ascent of 5500 metres and impressive setting right in front of the Eiger the Inferno triathlon is a classic event with a twist - you need two bikes! 2 mile lake Swim, 60 mile road bike, 18 mile MTB, 15 mile trail run.
With its ascent of 5500 metres and impressive setting right in front of the Eiger the Inferno triathlon is a classic event with a twist - you need two bikes! 2 mile lake Swim, 60 mile road bike, 18 mile MTB, 15 mile trail run. Difficulty:
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Bosphorus Cross Continental 
Join the thousands of swimmers that take part in this classic challenge each year. If you succeed you will rightfully be able to boast that you have swum from Europe to Asia!
Join the thousands of swimmers that take part in this classic challenge each year. If you succeed you will rightfully be able to boast that you have swum from Europe to Asia!Difficulty:
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Tour du Mont Blanc Bike Race
If you're looking for an extreme cyclosportive event then this is the Daddy! Two hundred miles, three countries, seven mountain passes and eight thousand metres of climbing all in one epic day!
If you're looking for an extreme cyclosportive event then this is the Daddy! Two hundred miles, three countries, seven mountain passes and eight thousand metres of climbing all in one epic day!Difficulty:
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Ultra Trail Mont Blanc
A complete one hundred mile tour of the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through 3 countries: France, Switzerland and Italy, with 9,600 metres of positive height gain and a simply electric atmosphere. This a race that every runner should attempt at least once in their life.
A complete one hundred mile tour of the Mont Blanc Massif, passing through 3 countries: France, Switzerland and Italy, with 9,600 metres of positive height gain and a simply electric atmosphere. This a race that every runner should attempt at least once in their life. Difficulty:
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Grand to Grand Ultra
Starting from the awe inspiring Grand Canyon, this truly epic six day stage race takes you through a desert landscape of sand dunes, red rock canyons, mesas and hoodoos. Experience the remotest part of continental America in the way of the earliest settlers, Navajo and Paiute Indian tribes.
Starting from the awe inspiring Grand Canyon, this truly epic six day stage race takes you through a desert landscape of sand dunes, red rock canyons, mesas and hoodoos. Experience the remotest part of continental America in the way of the earliest settlers, Navajo and Paiute Indian tribes.Difficulty:
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Ultra Trail South West
Amongst the most challenging, non stop, point to point trail races in the world. The UTSW is a highlight of the British ultra running calendar and attracts runners from around the globe. Every year the course moves to a different section of the world stunning South West Coast Path.
Amongst the most challenging, non stop, point to point trail races in the world. The UTSW is a highlight of the British ultra running calendar and attracts runners from around the globe. Every year the course moves to a different section of the world stunning South West Coast Path.Difficulty:
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Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon
A journey of discovery through the beautiful landscape of the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari. This is an extreme self-sufficiency challenge with six legs in seven days carrying all your own food and equipment. Amazing scenery and unparalleled family atmosphere amongst runners and crew.
A journey of discovery through the beautiful landscape of the Northern Cape's Green Kalahari. This is an extreme self-sufficiency challenge with six legs in seven days carrying all your own food and equipment. Amazing scenery and unparalleled family atmosphere amongst runners and crew.Difficulty:
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Marathon Des Sables
No mid life crisis is complete without entering the MDS. This one hundred and fifty mile, six day stage race across the Sahara Desert is probably the most famous footrace in the world and has achieved an almost cult status. It is certainly an adventure that is hard to resist.
No mid life crisis is complete without entering the MDS. This one hundred and fifty mile, six day stage race across the Sahara Desert is probably the most famous footrace in the world and has achieved an almost cult status. It is certainly an adventure that is hard to resist.Difficulty:
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BC Bike Race
A seven stage mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler along flowy, loamy singletrack through lush green woods. Slick organisation and really fun atmosphere make this the ultimate Single Track experience.
A seven stage mountain bike adventure from Vancouver to Whistler along flowy, loamy singletrack through lush green woods. Slick organisation and really fun atmosphere make this the ultimate Single Track experience.Difficulty:
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Cape Epic
Five hundred miles and eight days of wide open African plains, majestic mountains, deep ravines, indigenous forests, spectacular coastlines, flourishing vineyards, and amazing wildlife. The ultimate mountain bike experience.
Five hundred miles and eight days of wide open African plains, majestic mountains, deep ravines, indigenous forests, spectacular coastlines, flourishing vineyards, and amazing wildlife. The ultimate mountain bike experience.Difficulty:
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La Ruta De Los Conquistadores
The difficulty of La Ruta is legendary and its setting spectacular. On this four day stage race that traverses Costa Rica from Pacific to Atlantic riders pass through nine different microclimates, tropical rain forests, past smoking volcanoes, over suspended bridges, and through sweltering jungles.
The difficulty of La Ruta is legendary and its setting spectacular. On this four day stage race that traverses Costa Rica from Pacific to Atlantic riders pass through nine different microclimates, tropical rain forests, past smoking volcanoes, over suspended bridges, and through sweltering jungles.Difficulty:
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Tour du Mont Blanc Bike Race
If you're looking for an extreme cyclosportive event then this is the Daddy! Two hundred miles, three countries, seven mountain passes and eight thousand metres of climbing all in one epic day!
If you're looking for an extreme cyclosportive event then this is the Daddy! Two hundred miles, three countries, seven mountain passes and eight thousand metres of climbing all in one epic day!Difficulty:
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Bosphorus Cross Continental
Join the thousands of swimmers that take part in this classic challenge each year. If you succeed you will rightfully be able to boast that you have swum from Europe to Asia!
Join the thousands of swimmers that take part in this classic challenge each year. If you succeed you will rightfully be able to boast that you have swum from Europe to Asia!Difficulty:
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XTRI24
XTRI24 takes the standard long distance triathlon format and turns the volume right up to eleven. The hybrid blend of the standard triathlon disciplines, challenging off-road terrain and a 24 hour time limit results in an epic challenge of super-human endurance.
XTRI24 takes the standard long distance triathlon format and turns the volume right up to eleven. The hybrid blend of the standard triathlon disciplines, challenging off-road terrain and a 24 hour time limit results in an epic challenge of super-human endurance.Difficulty:
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The Speight's Coast to Coast
This epic race traverses the South Island of New Zealand from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Competitors cycle 88 miles, run 23 miles across the Southern Alps, and kayak 41 miles of the grade two Waimakariri River through the Grand Canyon of New Zealand, the Waimakariri Gorge.
This epic race traverses the South Island of New Zealand from the Tasman Sea to the Pacific Ocean. Competitors cycle 88 miles, run 23 miles across the Southern Alps, and kayak 41 miles of the grade two Waimakariri River through the Grand Canyon of New Zealand, the Waimakariri Gorge.Difficulty:
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Inferno
With its ascent of 5500 metres and impressive setting right in front of the Eiger the Inferno triathlon is a classic event with a twist - you need two bikes! 2 mile lake Swim, 60 mile road bike, 18 mile MTB, 15 mile trail run.
With its ascent of 5500 metres and impressive setting right in front of the Eiger the Inferno triathlon is a classic event with a twist - you need two bikes! 2 mile lake Swim, 60 mile road bike, 18 mile MTB, 15 mile trail run. Difficulty:
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Norseman
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is probably the toughest iron distance tri in the world and almost certainly the most scenic. The race starts with a jump into inky black water from a car ferry and finishes at what feels like the top of the world. This is a MUST do event for any endurance athlete.
The Norseman Xtreme Triathlon is probably the toughest iron distance tri in the world and almost certainly the most scenic. The race starts with a jump into inky black water from a car ferry and finishes at what feels like the top of the world. This is a MUST do event for any endurance athlete.Difficulty:
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Celtman
The Celtman is similar in nature to the Norseman in that the distances are Ironlike and the terrain is severe, but this race is centred around the stunning Torridon mountains in Western Ross, Scotland and has a distinctly highland feel. A must do for any adventurous triathlete.
The Celtman is similar in nature to the Norseman in that the distances are Ironlike and the terrain is severe, but this race is centred around the stunning Torridon mountains in Western Ross, Scotland and has a distinctly highland feel. A must do for any adventurous triathlete.Difficulty:
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