A man and woman in walking gear are smiling as they hike past a lake on a sunny day

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace.

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 celebration 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 an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges.

  • Walk, Jog, or Run
  • 100km, 50km, 25km, Options
  • Food & Drink
  • Medal & T Shirt