Pelayo Vida Challenge
Five women.
Five stories of overcoming.
An expedition that demonstrates that, after cancer, there is a lot of life.
What is the Challenge?
Ten editions, five women in each. One same message: life goes on.
The Pelayo Vida Challenge is a Annual expedition starring five women who have overcome cancer. Together they face a sporting challenge in some of the most extreme locations on the planet.
More than an adventure, it's a message of hope For all the women fighting illness or who have already overcome it.
Each edition demonstrates that, even after the most difficult moments, there is always a way to regain trust, move forward, and feel alive again. Because after cancer, life doesn't just go on: it also it can open the door to a new way of looking at the world, to feel strong and to dare again.
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How to participate?
Each year, a call is opened to select the five women who will be part of the next edition of Pelayo Vida Challenge.
The selection process consists of three phases:
1st Registration Form: Fill out the form and tell us your story.
2nd Personal Interview: The preselected candidates will be contacted for an online interview.
3rd Selection Test: The finalists will participate in a sports training day with the rest of the pre-selected candidates. After the test, the five expeditionaries for the challenge will be selected.
our documentaries
More than a decade of extreme challenges brought to the screen. Because every expedition is a life lesson that deserves to be told.
Discover a collection of documentaries on Amazon Prime Video featuring five cancer survivors who changed their reality to become adventurers in the wilderness.
THE CHALLENGE IN THE MEDIA
On the way to Antarctica: the incredible adventure of five cancer survivors.
The documentary 'Reto Pelayo Vida 2023' arrives in Toledo on June 25th for a screening in solidarity against cancer.
Premiere of 'In the Valley of the Moon', Jordan's 2022 Film Challenge
Five female fighters who have overcome breast cancer will sail around the peninsula.
The girls from the 'Pelayo Vida Challenge' maintain that "there is always hope" after cancer."
A Lieutenant Colonel represents the Civil Guard in the Pelayo Vida Challenge
We spoke with five women facing the second challenge of their lives. The first was overcoming cancer.
AUDIENCE IMPACTS
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Awards
Woman of the Year
Madrid Prize 2018
Marketing and Communication
Best Sponsorship Campaign Award 2016
Economic News
Award for Best Business Ideas
EFI 2016 at RSC
Nomination
Aviva 2016
Innovation Award
Golden Antenna 2023
Association of Radio and TV Professionals of Spain
Woman of the Year
Madrid Prize 2018
Marketing and Communication
Best Sponsorship Campaign Award 2016
Economic News
Award for Best Business Ideas
EFI 2016 at RSC
Nomination
Aviva 2016
Innovation Award
Golden Antenna 2023
Association of Radio and TV Professionals of Spain
NASA
Mention to Reto Pelayo Vida Polar 2017 for preserving the Environment and the Poles
Makers & Shakers Awards 2022
Nomination
Juan Sebastián Elcano
Winner 2020
Youth Sport Foundation
Best Project for Women's Sports Development
AMOH Recognition
At the MDC Gala 2026
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Leave us your details and we'll let you know when applications open for the next Pelayo Vida Challenge. Your adventure begins here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is there a cost to participate?
Travel expenses for the pre-selection test and the final test will be borne by the candidate.
Once you are part of the five expeditionaries of the Reto Pelayo Vida, the organization will cover all expenses related to the expedition: transportation, accommodation, materials, and activities of the Challenge.
What physical condition do I need to be in?
You don't need to be a professional athlete or have extreme adventure experience.
It is important to be in good physical and mental condition to safely undertake the expedition. You will need endurance and the ability to sustain prolonged efforts in demanding environments.
If you are one of the five selected, you will receive guided preparation from the sports director before the Challenge, so that you arrive with confidence and security in the corresponding discipline.
Who can participate?
The Pelayo Vida Challenge is for women who have overcome cancer and want to live a transformative adventure. Women ready to prove to themselves, and to the world, that life after illness is lived with strength.
What is the selection process like?
Each year, we open a call for applications to select the five women who will be the stars of the new edition of the Pelayo Vida Challenge. The process is transparent and consists of three key steps:
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1. Registration form: When registration opens, the Challenge form will be available on the website, which will allow us to get to know you a little better.
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2. Personal Interview: We conduct a pre-selection of candidates to get to know each other better through an online interview. It's time to resolve your doubts and share expectations.
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3. Final selection test: The finalists will experience an in-person training and bonding day. Here we will evaluate teamwork and adaptability, after which the five selected expedition members will be announced.
What if I don't feel ready?
No one is born ready for a challenge like this., we prepare you. The Pelayo Vida Challenge includes professional support from the moment you are chosen as a candidate: training, medical advice, and a technical team that will provide you with the necessary tools.
All you need is the desire; we'll handle the preparation together. If you have any questions, Ask us without obligation here.