At Malvern College, adventure meets purpose. Our Outdoor Education charity challenges are designed to push pupils beyond their limits while raising vital funds for causes that matter. From navigating the Malvern Hills under pursuit to racing against daylight or finding their way home from miles away with no tech, these events embrace our Malvern Qualities — all in the name of charity.
Jailbreak
New for 2026, Jailbreak is one of the most daring additions to the Outdoor Education programme. Building on the foundations of Hunted, this immersive challenge demands even greater levels of strategy, resilience and composure under pressure.
After spending the night in a real prison, teams are “released” and tasked with travelling across the country to reach a remote extraction point while evading capture by relentless pursuit teams. With limited resources and constant pressure, success depends on teamwork, integrity and the courage to take calculated risks.
Over two days, pupils must navigate unfamiliar terrain, adapt to changing circumstances and make critical decisions while being tracked by bounty hunters. It is an experience that strips everything back to character: humility in adversity, kindness within teams and the determination to keep going when the outcome is uncertain.
Jailbreak exemplifies the Malvern spirit – pushing boundaries, embracing challenge and discovering what is possible when resilience meets ambition.
Race the Sun
Taking Lost to the next level of intensity, collaboration and bold decision-making, Race the Sun challenges teams to think fast and act courageously. At sunrise, pairs are dropped at a mystery location and must race the setting sun, navigating checkpoints, completing challenges and raising money along the way.
Success is not simply about speed. Teams earn time advantages through initiative and ingenuity, while poor planning and unnecessary spending cost them dearly. The most successful teams demonstrate resilience, teamwork and the confidence to engage with the public, embodying the very best of the Malvern Qualities.
From coastal starts to mountainous finishes, routes have taken pupils across cities, countryside and ultimately back to the Malvern Hills, where determination is tested in a final push to the summit. Every step demands courage, adaptability and a willingness to embrace the unknown.
Hunted
‘Hunted’ is one of Malvern College’s most thrilling Outdoor Education charity events, combining strategy, endurance and nerve in a real-life game of pursuit.
Eleven pairs of Lower Sixth pupils are released into the stunning Malvern Hills with one mission: reach the extraction point without being caught. Standing in their way? A team of staff hunters equipped with sniffer dogs, drones, e-bikes, 4x4s and even a helicopter.
Every decision counts — from choosing the best hiding spots to planning escape routes. This challenge is a true test of resilience, quick thinking and teamwork.
Hunted remains a legendary part of Malvern College’s Outdoor Education tradition, offering pupils an unforgettable experience of adventure and strategy.
Lost
Before Race the Sun, there was ‘Lost’ — one of Malvern College’s most daring Outdoor Education charity events. This unique challenge pushed pupils to their limits in a thrilling 24-hour race back to school.
Two pupils from each House were blindfolded and dropped 50 kilometres from Malvern College with no maps, no technology and no personal items. Their mission? Navigate their way home using only their wits, teamwork and determination — all while outsmarting rival teams.
The first pair to make it back claimed victory and secured the sponsorship funds raised by all Houses for their chosen charity. Lost was more than a race; it was a test of resilience, problem-solving and pure Malvern spirit.
