Mon 1 Jul 2024: Ten Tors 2026 - New Establishment Guidance
Summary
A summary for all three Challenges is available on the ‘About’ tab under the ‘Summary’ drop-down menu on the Ten Tors website.
Ten Tors 2026 Website Transition
The website will switch over on 1 August 2025. From this date, the TT25 site will be archived and TT26 information will start to be updated and published over the coming months. Previous years’ archives can be accessed via the website and are a useful reference point for new establishments.
Key Dates
| 01 Aug 25 | Ten Tors 26 Website live |
| 01 Sept 25 | Entries open |
| 22 Sept 25 | Entries Close |
| 25 Sept 25 | Selection Committee |
| 29 Sept 25 | Teams updated on website |
| 04 Oct 25 | Team Manager Brief Okehampton |
| 08-10 May 26 | Ten Tors Event |
Entries
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TT26 entry opens on 1 September 2025 and will remain open for three weeks.
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Late entries will not be accepted or considered.
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The Event is oversubscribed annually, so it’s essential to submit entries within the stated window.
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Entries are submitted via the Ten Tors Team Manager (TM) Dashboard on the website.
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New Establishments may register for a TM account from 1 September (not before) by following the 'New Establishments' link. You’ll be prompted to enter an email address and create a password.
Selection Process
Once the entry window closes, the Selection Board will meet and the selection results will be published in late September 2025 on the website.
Ten Tors Rules
All participants and staff must read the rules specific to their challenge. The rules cover eligibility, staff qualifications, medical requirements, liability, and other key aspects of event participation.
Annex C - Staff Qualifications
Check Annex C - staff qualifications. If qualifications are lacking, ensure staff enroll in necessary courses in time for the event.
Team Managers’ Brief (TMB)
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The TMB is mandatory for all selected establishments and will take place on Saturday 04 October 2025 at Okehampton Camp, EX20 1QP.
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All new Team Managers (TMs) must attend in person.
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Returning TMs must have attended a TMB within the last three years. If so, another registered staff member may attend in their place.
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Establishments entering more than one challenge (TTC, JC, JC+) must have a representative for each challenge.
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Failure to attend will result in your establishment being de-selected from TT26.
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Tentative timings (subject to confirmation):
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Arrival Reception: 0930 – 0950 hrs
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Briefing Start: 1000 hrs
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Briefing End: 1330 hrs
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There will be opportunities for new Establishments to ask questions, speak with other teams, and request an experienced TM mentor.
Entry Fees for TT26
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Ten Tors Challenge (TTC): £210 per team
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Jubilee Challenge (JC): £20 per participant
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Jubilee Challenge Plus (JC+): £25 per participant
Payment
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The payment window opens early January 2026 for four weeks.
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Payment is processed only through the PayPal link available on the TM Dashboard.
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You do not need a PayPal account—just follow the on-screen instructions once live.
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Detailed payment instructions will be published shortly before the payment window opens.
Communication
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The Ten Tors website is the primary source for all information. Please check it regularly.
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Email addresses are only pulled from TM Dashboards after selection please ensure they are up to date.
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For specific inquiries, email SWHQ-TenTors-MAILBOX@mod.gov.uk.
We look forward to welcoming both new and returning Establishments for another exciting and challenging Ten Tors 2026 event.
Last updated 30/06/2025
