FAQs

  • To celebrate our partnership with Boat Race, the Million Metre Challenge asks associates to collectively row 1.5 million metres in 24 hours while raising money for our nominated charity, the British Heart Foundation

  • Associates will sign up to complete either half an hour or an hour of rowing during the 24 hour time period. Once you have completed the sign up form, wait to receive an email confirming your scheduled rowing slot.

    You have the opportunity to use the machines in advance of the challenge to train. In the build up to the event, we ask that all participants make an effort to raise as much money as possible for our charity partner, The British Heart Foundation.

    If you would like to take part as a team, please assign a team captain to sign up and write the names of your group in the comments box.

  • The challenge starts at 4pm on Wednesday 19th March and will finish at 4pm on Thursday 20th March.

  • The Million Metre Challenge will take place in the Exchange on the 4th floor at Warwick Court, 5 Paternoster Square, London, EC4M 7DX.

  • Yes, from 6th January the library space on the 3rd floor will house the 4 rowing machines so participants can train and familiarise themselves with the machines ahead of challenge.

    Only associates who have signed up to the challenge can use the rowing machines.

  • Please reserve a slot to use the rowing machines via this link (TBC)

  • We are providing each participant with a “Rowe with us” T-shirt, based on the size details provided during registration. Please ensure you are wearing these T-shirts when you do the challenge. We will also be providing all participants with a T. Rowe Price x Boat Race water bottle.

  • No, due to Health & Safety regulations and insurance purposes, the Million Metre Challenge is open to London based associates only.

  • If you are no longer able to participate in the challenge, please let the organisers know as soon as possible. If you can no longer make your assigned time slot but would like to rearrange, we will endeavour to do this when you get in touch.

  • Yes, we will be awarding prizes to the individuals who rowed the furthest distance and who raised the most money for charity.

  • Yes. Water, energy bars, fruit and other snacks will be available to associates taking part.

  • We are raising money for the British Heart Foundation, The Boat Race Charity Partner. You can learn more here: https://www.trpmillionmetrechallenge.com/charity-partner

    Please also show your support by completing the 15-minute CPR training course.

  • If you are rowing between the hours of 10pm – 5am, you are permitted to organise your own taxi and expense the total amount.

  • A team of volunteers will be on site throughout the night to monitor the race and to provide encouragement. The office has 24-hour security.