10 Teams. 1 Epic Adventure. No Barriers.

Imagine racing across the stunning landscapes of Devon using various modes of transport - steam trains, ferries, bicycles - to name a few!! All while racing against the clock and tackling surprise challenges.

On Saturday 18th July 2026, ten extraordinary teams are doing exactly that.

Inspired by the BBC’s hit show Race Across the World, Race Across Devon 2026 is Devon in Sight’s flagship fundraising event. Each team pairs a visually impaired participant with a sighted guide and a safety member. Starting with a formal blessing by the Bishop of Exeter at 9:00 AM, they will navigate the county in a high-stakes, real-time adventure, concluding at Exeter Cathedral Green at 5:30 PM where a suprise dignatory will crown the winners.

Along the way, sighted guides will even wear specialised glasses to simulate sight loss conditions like glaucoma and macular degeneration — building deep empathy and showing what it truly takes to navigate the world with a visual impairment.

Why We Are Racing

This isn't just a race; it’s a movement to shatter stereotypes. Today, an estimated 51,000 people in Devon are living with sight loss. Behind that number are real people navigating sudden changes to their independence, mobility, and confidence.

We are racing to prove that sight loss should never be a barrier to pursuing ambitious goals, embracing adventure, or achieving personal aspirations.

We are thrilled to have exclusive insights and tips from Trish Sail, Series 3 winner of BBC's Race Across the World, who is visually impaired herself and embodies the spirit of this challenge.

How Your Donation Changes Lives

Devon in Sight has been a lifeline for over a century, providing vital emotional support, counselling, health initiatives, and practical training to help people adapt to living with sight loss.

By donating to our page today, you are directly funding these crucial services and helping us tackle loneliness and social isolation across the county. Your generosity provides:

💙 Expert guidance and in some cases, formal counselling, for those newly diagnosed, or those who are managing a progressive sight loss condition.

💙 A dedicated helpline for support, advice and information.

💙 Community events that keep people updated, connected, and valued.

💙 A quarterly magazine featuring the latest news in the world of sight loss, updates on services and brain teasers.

Get Involved!

Whether you want to back our racers or join the adventure yourself, you can make a massive difference today:

⭐ Donate: Click the "Give Now" button on this page to back our teams and fund Devon in Sight's Life-Changing Work.

⭐ Follow the Race: Track our teams in real-time on race day via the Devon in Sight Website and social media channels!

⭐ Take Part: Do you want to fundraise for Devon in Sight? Contact Mandy at mandy@devoninsight.org.uk to learn how.

Thank you for your incredible support. Together, let's prove that ambition has no limits!