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Lake District Ultra Challenge 2026

Walk, jog or run a distance of your choice…

Earlybird Offer: Get 25% off registration fees when you sign up before November!

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!

Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km looped route with a few tough hills to Ambleside; a halfway point by Lake Windermere with stunning views enroute, and a huge welcome back at basecamp!

Join up to 2,000 adventurers and sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T-shirt, and celebratory finish.

With 50km, half, marathon, quarter & 10km distance options also available – there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on a Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks and trail challenges.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:
✓ Sign up from £20
✓ Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
✓ Choose your distance, including 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a 10 km option
✓ Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
✓ A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
✓ Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
✓ An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
✓ Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
✓ Full fundraising support from Framework and a charity-branded running vest when you reach your target

Click here for full details of prices and to sign up.

About Ultra Challenge:

This event is organised by Ultra Challenge, the UK’s Number 1 Series of Endurance Events.

Suitable for all levels, there are over 18 unique events that make up the series which you can take at your own pace.

Click here to view the full list of Ultra Challenges and sign up

Event details
When
06-07 June 2026
Where

Kendal Basecamp