Race2 (Charity Hitchhike)
Race2 is the original St Andrews Charity Hitchhike! Fully student run and entirely in aid of the Charities Campaign's three nominated charities.
History
Race2 was started by the Charities Campaign in the early 90s as an exciting way to raise more funds for the selected charities. For oer a decade, the race was simply called 'Race 2 Paris' and used the same end location. Starting in the noughties, the committee decided to expand the scope and since then, races have finished all across the European mainland! Take a look at some of our most recent destinations:
| Year |
Destination |
| 2021 |
*cancelled due to COVID-19* |
| 2022 |
Brighton |
| 2023 |
Prague |
| 2024 |
Stockholm |
| 2025 |
Budapest |
| 2026 |
Madrid |
2026 Schedule
- Destination Reveal night usually takes place early in Semester One. This year it took place on 09 October 2025, and included loads of important safety information and a pub quiz afterward!
- Sign-ups will begin in-person on the 2nd November at 14:30 in Beacon Bar. There are only 200 racer places, so be sure to come early to avoid disappointment!
- The race will begin on the 1st March in the early morning. Racers will meet in Sallies Quad for a group photo before being bussed to a surprise city in Scotland to begin the journey.
- All groups must check-in with the Safety Team at least every four hours throughout the race (eight hours if sleeping). More information about the Safety Team will soon be available below.
- The race will conclude in Madrid on the 5th of March with an awards ceremony; racers will usually fly back via Edinburgh together, but can stay in Madrid or travel onward at their pleasure.
Safety Information
For the 2026 Race, the Union and the University are partnering together to provide more support and accountability than ever before! Watch this space for future updates!
Respect Your Space
Leave No Trace: It is important to respect the environment that we live in and sustain it for generations to come.
- Be sure to dispose of any waste properly (cans, bottles, food packaging).
- Don't forget to grab all your belongings when entering and exiting any form of transportation.
- Check out the Scottish Outdoor Access Code for information on your rights and responsibilities when using public outdoor spaces. Similar documents exist for other countries.