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It’s back! The Pavestone Rally 2027 has officially launched, and is open for entry.
Arguably, the building materials industry’s most fun fundraising event, the Pavestone Rally 2027 takes place from 8th – 13th September 2027. It starts in Paris and ends in Ljubljana, Slovenia, via Geneva, Locarno and Bolzano.
The rules are simple: buy a car for less than £1,000, find a team, enter your team, and drive. The 2027 rally will support:
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Rainy Day Trust
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CRASH
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Band of Builders
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Maddie’s Rose Foundation
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Plus a charity chosen by each team
Over the years, the rally teams have already raised over £900,000, and in 2027 the target is to smash through the £1 million fundraising milestone.
Organiser Aaron Frogley says: “Whether you’ve survived breakdowns, questionable fancy dress, impossible challenges, or the route planning, you’ll know that the Pavestone Rally is about far more than driving across Europe. It’s about friendships, laughter, adventure, and raising incredible amounts of money for some truly deserving charities.
“As always, there will be daily challenges, fancy dress themes, bonus points, unexpected twists, and plenty of opportunities to make memories that probably shouldn’t be shared on social media. On behalf of Mel, myself, and the entire organising team, thank you to everyone who has taken part or supported over the years. We genuinely couldn’t have achieved what we have without you, and we’d love to see you back on the start line for what promises to be another unforgettable adventure.”
Entry Fees
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Single rooms £1049 per person (Early Bird Rate) – £1249 after 31st October 2026
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Twin rooms £899 per person (Early Bird Rate) – £1099 after 31st October 2026
The entry fee includes accommodation, rally support, event merchandise, handbook, challenges, and all the organisation required to ensure you can focus on having fun and raising money.
Registration is now open:
