A WILD GALLOP THROUGH THE UNITED KINGDOM

Knights of the Island is kicking off for the 9^th time in 2025 after 8 amazing tours since 2016!

Be an adventurer on this awesome adventure rally and experience Great Britain in a way you never have before!

There is only a limited number of starting spots. So, don’t just sit around sipping tea – sign up and get going!

11 May 2025 on the European mainland

The official rally start will take place on the European mainland. At the start, each team will receive its roadbook.

The event begins at around 10:00 am and the official start takes place between 11:00 and 12:00 am. 

The evening before, all adventurers can get to know each other at the pre-start meeting and get in the mood for the upcoming adventures with food and drinks. The pre-start meeting will begin at around 6:00 pm.

We will announce the official venues one month in advance.

Of course, all other adventurers, friends and fans are also welcome to the start event and the pre-start meeting.

20 May 2025 in Edinburgh

In Edinburgh, we celebrate the successful completion of the Knights of the Island rally adventure with a big closing event and, of course, an award ceremony.

Every UK adventurer will receive their finisher certificate and medal at the finish line.

You will find the exact finish location in the road book.

On the way through Great Britain, we celebrate awesome rally events with you.

From rally camp with action station on the Welsh cliffs to SAC Highland Games and swimming fun on the white beaches of Scotland to a traditional British pub night, everything is included.
Where and what exactly happens on the route remains our secret until the start...you'll find out in the road book!

At the official SAC party stops, all teams will pitch their tents together. Of course, you can also spend the night there in your own rally bus or truck. Overnight stays in nearby B&Bs or hotels are of course also possible!

This rally ain’t about speed. You have the chance to dive even deeper into the adventure by completing tasks in your roadbook.

At the start of the rally, your team will receive the roadbook, packed with great stage suggestions, extraordinary tasks, fun & lots of adventure. You will also find all the information about the meet & greet points and the official SAC rally events on the route in the roadbook.
The tasks and adventures have to be solved in the best possible way with your team until the finish line. Creativity and a talent for improvisation are the key.
However, the roadbook tasks are not compulsory! Always according to the motto: Everything possible, nothing required!

The winner of the Knights of the Island Roadbook Competition wins a starting spot for another SAC rally of their choice.

Take the ferry from Newcastle to Amsterdam. 
All teams looking for a relaxed and comfortable way to get back to the European mainland the day after reaching the finish line should consider hopping on the ferry to Amsterdam from Newcastle (90 km south of the Scottish border). DFDS Seaways sails the route daily in the late afternoon. Be sure to book in advance.

Collect 250€ for great charity projects. All possible – nothing required!
The money can go to projects that we have carefully vetted to ensure that all contributions go where they should—to the people who truly need them. Or you are free to pick a charity project that has always been dear to your heart.
Charity donations can be collected any time from the date you sign up to the moment you cross the Finish Line. More information

Cars
Modern classic or vintage cars: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2015)

Motorcycles
Modern classic or vintage motorcycles: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2015) – a motorcycle team can consist of no more than 2 bikes

Vans & Trucks
Modern classic or vintage vans & trucks: 10 years and older (incl. date of manufacture 12/2015). Whether VW Bulli, Magirus Deutz fire truck or A-Team Bus GMC Vandura - at the rally also everything is allowed that is big and loud.
Motorhomes and caravans are not allowed. Vehicles built exclusively as motorhomes, e.g. with alcoves, etc., are not allowed.

There is no designated maximum value for your rally vehicle.

You can still sign up even if you haven’t gotten your vehicle yet. You have until the start of the rally to find your perfect set of wheels.

There is no upper limit, but you all have to fit in the vehicle, of course!
A motorcycle team may consist of a maximum of 2 motorcycles.

Map & Compass - No GPS, No highway

More adventure on the most spectacular backroads!

• Pre-start meeting the evening before with food and welcome drink
• Official rally start on the European mainland with roadbook handover
• Joint events with all rally teams on the route in unique locations with overnight stay possibilities:
  • Rally camp with action station on the Welsh cliffs
  • Rally camp with SAC Highland Games on the white beaches of Scotland
  • Traditional British pub night
• Finish in Edinburgh with award ceremony and closing event as well as handing over the UK-rally finisher certificate & medal
• Roadbook: Each team has the chance to dive even deeper into the adventure by completing tasks in their roadbook. The Roadbook Competition includes:
  • Special route guidance with spectacular routes on each stage
  • Various daily tasks
  • Road Missions
  • Action Points
  • Secret Missions
  • Detour Missions
  • The roadbook will be handed out to each team at the start.
• Winner Roadbook Competition:
  • 1st place: A starting spot for a SAC rally of your choice worth EUR 1,790
  • 2nd place: A starting spot for a selected SAC rally
  • 3rd place: A starting spot for a selected SAC rally
• Rally kit with everything you need for an official rally:
  • Rally car branding with official UK rally logos and start numbers
  • Limited edition rally T-shirts
  • Stickers and merchandising
  • The rally kit will be sent to each team two weeks before the start.
• SAC Live Tracking App with photo book option
• How2Roadtrip rally mechanic legend provides support in the event of breakdowns if he is in your area.
• 24/7 support before, during and after the rally from the SAC team
• Own team page on the SAC website
• SAC participant networks before, during and after the rally on various platforms and events
• Video competition for Knights of the Island community clip and aftermovie
• Not included in the registration fee: Accommodation, meals, ferries, tolls and technical support in the event of breakdowns are generally the responsibility of your team.

The entry fee for the Knights of the Island adventure rally is 1.500€ for a team of 2. For each additional team member, an entry fee of 300€ will be charged.

The entry fee has to be credited to the Superlative Adventure Club registration account within 3 working days after successful online registration in order to make the registration for the Knights of the Island rally valid.

Additional team members can still be registered up to one month before the start of the rally.

The entry fee does not include the donations in the amount of 250€. All possible – nothing required!