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Isle of Wight
Ultra Challenge®

2 - 3 May 2026

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up to historic Cowes. For Full Island challengers it’s on to historic Ventnor, and back to our welcome basecamp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with 3/4, 1/2, & 1/4 Island Challenges + the very scenic ‘Southern 50 Loop ‘ & 10 mile ‘Cowes Medina Estuary’ options also available – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!

The Ultra Challenge Experience

Endurance events for a wide range of fitness & ages – and the UK’s #1 series of treks & trail runs. Choose your Challenge – do it at your pace, and there’re 18 events in the Series. Our support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors & camaraderie. There’re marquee rest stops, lots of food & drink, medical & massage teams, with a fully signed route with GPS tracking to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside you’ll feel energised, and up for more of life’s real challenges!

Good preparation & smart planning are key, and from the moment you sign up you’ll have access to our Challenge App – with training guides, optional training walks, maps, online forums, and the latest news & updates.

Rest Stops every ~12.5 km with ‘major’ ones every ~25 km, and are much more than the shaky gazebo with water that you see on some events. We’ve marquee cover, large medical & welfare tents, catering services, seating areas for recovery, changing rooms, and a friendly welcome!

00’s of pink arrows + glow-sticks (at night) mark the route, and with Google route maps in the App you won’t get lost on an Ultra Challenge®!

Our Timing System scans you at rest stops, with your progress logged and monitored by our Control Room.

For 2025 – we’ve upgraded our system, with an APP for your mobile with GPS Tracking – which you can share in ‘real time’ with family & friends – without draining your phone’s battery – and you also get all the info on the route lying ahead!

Keeping you well fed & hydrated is key. We pride ourselves on the quantity & quality of our catering, and whichever distance you are on – meals, snacks & drinks are included – so no need to carry much!

  • Snacks & drink stops every 12.5 km
  • Snacks – from the healthy to treats
  • Main meals / hot food every 25 km
  • Energy drinks
  • All dietary requirements catered for
  • Lighter options for ‘runners’
  • Finishers meal

We generally have a ~50 km campsite for rest & sleep if you’re on the 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option, or if you finish / start a 50 km ‘half’ Challenge – and on many events, a campsite at the main start venue also. Book an inclusive package or ‘pitch your own’ – there’re showers and chill out areas.

We’ve experienced Doctors, Paramedics, First Aiders, Podiatrists, and Massage Teams at Rest Stops. There’re ‘Self Help’ areas with blister plasters, talc, Vaseline, and tape if you want to patch your own feet. Our mobile Emergency Medical Teams are only a phone call away, via our 24 hour Control Room

We don’t want you to forget that finish-line moment – our Cheer Squad will ensure you won’t! You’ll get a medal, finisher’s T-shirt, and a glass of fizz, before heading to a BBQ and a well earned rest. Download your official Challenge certificate when you’re ready.

There’re shuttles to local train stations for onward travel, and most finish lines have parking so supporters can meet you. We’ve bus ‘transfers’ to / back to key venues (eg the start) – and check out the ‘Bookable Extras’ for details of all transport options.

Looking for a great event for your team without all the hassle, risk, or costs of organising it? These events are the PERFECT solution – and we had over 400 company teams joining us in 2025.

Your Team will be energised, exercised, bonding & motivated on a fun, accessible, safe, high quality outdoors event. With optional hospitality packages available – make an Ultra Challenge® your company’s special event – maybe supporting your ‘charity of the year’.

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Get in Touch:

corporate@ultrachallenge.com

106 km (clockwise) at your pace, through the day & night if you’re walking.

Chale > Chale

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Chale basecamp
  • 106 km & ~1800 m climb
  • Finish – Chale basecam

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There’s also the ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs).

NEW for 2026, there’s ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for faster, competitive, runners with an eye on the clock. See Challenge Options for details.

Full 106 km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way (Cowes) – or hotel / B&B – to get some rest!

Day 1 – Chale > Cowes

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Chale basecamp
  • 52 km & ~900 m climb 
  • Finish – Cowes showground
  • Optional camping at Cowes
 

Day 2 – Cowes > Chale

  • Sunday 3 May 2026
  • Start – Cowes showground
  • 54 km & ~900 m climb 
  • Finish – Chale basecamp

Chale > Culver Down

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Chale basecamp
  • 82 km & ~1300 m climb
  • Finish – Culver Down 

A scenic ‘half’ – with the Island’s stunning Southern coastline, the Needles & Yarmouth.

 Chale > Cowes

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Chale basecamp
  • 52 km & ~900 m climb 
  • Finish – Cowes showground
  • Optional camping
  • + shuttles back to Chale basecamp

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There’s also the ULTRA MARCH®category for walkers aiming to do 100 km in less than 24 hours (or 50 km in under 12 hrs).

NEW for 2026, there’s ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ® for faster, competitive, runners with an eye on the clock. See Challenge Options for details.

Starting in Cowes – this half of the island is great in it’s own right – or ideal if you want to join up with a ‘full distance’ challenger for the 2nd half together.

Cowes > Chale

  • Sat 2 May – 10am walkers/11am runners or join a Full Island Challenger
  • + Sunday 3 May 2026 (early  start)
  • Start – Cowes showground (optional shuttle from Chale basecamp)
  • 54 km & 900 m of climb
  • Finish – Chale basecamp

NEW for 2025 – a fantastic looped route starting & finishing at the main Chale basecamp in the south – and heading out to ‘The Needles’ along the stunning coastal path. Amazing scenery – and no need to worry about travel complex logistics!

 Chale > Chale

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Chale basecamp
  • 50 km & ~1025 m climb 
  • Finish – Chale basecamp
  • Optional camping on Friday and / or Saturday
  • + optional  shuttles – Cowes Ferry to Chale 

If 25 km is more your thing – there’s 2 options to choose from…

  • 1st Quarter – Sat 2 May’ 26  – from Chale basecamp to The Needles
  • 4th Quarter – Sun 3 May’ 26 – from Culver Down to Chale basecamp
  • Check details of shuttle transfers & parking  to make joining / exiting easy

Very popular and perfect if you’re staying in Cowes and want to explore the famous River Medina estuary – with it’s Marina’s and chain ferry. Families welcome!

Cowes > Cowes

  • Saturday 2 May 2026
  • Start – Cowes showground
  • 10 Miles
  • Finish – Cowes showground

Your Challenge
Your Way!

Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner after UTMB points – there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you. On the Full & 1st Half challenges – there’s a NEW Ultra Trailblazerz® option for ‘rapid runners’, and an Ultra March® option for ‘hasty hikers’ – plus a friendly ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others.

The Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge is fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in stunning scenery. With pre & post challenge camping options, and a Chale basecamp with plenty of parking & shuttle bus transfers – it will be a bank holiday weekend not to miss!

options for A FAST CHALLENGE

AC Ultra March Black Logo Final Glow (bigger)

FOR HASTY HIKERS..

Join an intrepid group attempting to Walk 100 km in 24 hours or under, or 50 km in 12 hours or less. There’s a dedicated 8.30am start – with an experienced Ultra March ‘Pacer’.

Ultra Challenge Trailblazerz Runner Logo JAN EDITS

FOR RAPID RUNNERS..

New TRAILBLAZERZ® category is for more competitive runners – out to run 100 km or 50 km in less than a set ‘time goal’ – ascent adjusted for each event & male / female. 

How to Join

For yourself - or support a charity

Do it FOR YOURSELF & JUST SELF FUND

Pay for your event place in full, with no charity involvement. Prices vary by distance – sign up & pay online today!

Do it & support a charity of your choice

Pay a Reg Fee and then commit to fundraise / get sponsorship for your Charity. 3 Options are available.

2026 'MULTI DEALS' for 2 events or more. SAVE up to 25%!
+ Payment Plan Option

EVENT
FACTSHEET

All you need to know about the Challenge & how you can take it on. Print it off - or send to your friends!

Check out
the routes & maps

Corporate Team Packages

Looking for an event to get your team energised - download our information sheet for more details.

Introducing the new club

Choose your charity

 Our 2026 SERIES PARTNERS are some of the UK’s major charities. Choose to fundraise for one of these Series Partners and it’s 50% OFF the normal charity sponsorship Reg Fees.

We also have 100 or so ‘Associate’ Partners (with 25% OFF normal charity Reg Fees) and 500+ other ‘Listed’ Charities involved that you can also choose to support.

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SERIES PARTNERS
- 50% OFF REG FEE

ALL OTHER CHARITIES INVOLVED

Birmingham Dogs Home
Born Free Foundation
Canine Partners
Dogs for Autism
Dogs Trust
Ferne Animal Sanctuary
Foal Farm Animal Rescue (Friends of Animals League)
Healing Paws Animal Rescue
Helping Rhinos
Many Tears Animal Rescue
National Animal Welfare Trust Bedfordshire
PetSavers
Rabbit Welfare Fund
Raystede Centre for Animal Welfare
RSPCA Isle of Wight
Sarah Ayoka Oduwaiye Foundation (SAOF)
Save the Rhino International
Stokenchurch Dog Rescue
StreetVet
Sussex Wildlife Trust
The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home
The Mammal Society
The Pack Project
The Wildheart Trust
Viva!
Wadars Animal Rescue
Wildlife Vets International

Abby’s Heroes
Action Bladder Cancer UK
Action Kidney Cancer
Against Breast Cancer
Alfie’s Wish
AMMF – The Cholangiocarcinoma Charity
Brain Tumour Research Campaign
Brainstrust
Cancer Research Wales
CoppaFeel!
Cyclists Fighting Cancer
DKMS UK
Dragonfly Cancer Trust
Ellen MacArthur Cancer Trust
Exeter Leukaemia Fund
Future Dreams Breast Cancer Charity
HASAG Asbestos Disease Support
Heartburn Cancer UK
Hope for Tomorrow
Lennox Children’s Cancer Fund
Leukaemia BustersLeukaemia Busters
Lingen Davies Cancer Fund
Lymphoma Action
Maggie’s
Make 2nds Count
Melanoma Focus
Menopause and Cancer
Mesothelioma UK CIO
Myeloma UK
Neuroendocrine Cancer UK
Ocular Melanoma UK
Ovacome
Paul Strickland Scanner Centre
PLANETS Cancer Charity
Prevent Breast Cancer
Prostate Cancer Research
Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Shine Cancer Support
SKCIN – Skin Cancer UK Charity
Solving Kids’ Cancer UK
Target Ovarian Cancer
Team Verrico
Teens Unite Fighting Cancer
The Dorset Cancer Care Foundation
The Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK
The James Anthony Foundation
The Prostate Project
The Robin Cancer Trust
The Urology Foundation
The Wight Brainy Bunch
Trekstock
Walk the Walk
We Hear You
Wolo Foundation
World Cancer Research Fund
Young Tongues

ABC Book Club
Abigail’s
Able Child
ACCT UK
Action for Children
Adoption UK
AFASIC
AFK Charity
Ambition Aspire Achieve
Amy Winehouse Foundation
Andover and District Mencap
Arc
AT Society
Auditory Verbal UK
Barnardo’s
Barnet Mencap
Become Charity
Berkshire Youth
BOSP (Brighter Opportunities for Special People)
Bright Futures UK
Brodys Trust
Cardiac Risk in the Young
CASPA
Challengers
Chance for Childhood
Child Brain Injury Trust (CBIT)
Children’s Burns Trust
Cochlear Implanted Children’s Support Group
Coin Street Centre Trust
Contact
Daisy’s Dream
Dandelion Time
Diabetes Research & Wellness Foundation
Dingley’s Promise
Diverse Abilities
Dreamflight
Dreams Come True
Evelina Children’s Heart Organisation Limited (ECHO Charity)
Family Action
George’s Rockstars
Get Kids Going!
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust
Greenhouse Sports
Grief Encounter
Harrys Rainbow
Home-Start North Wiltshire
Home-Start Staffordshire Moorlands
Hope and Homes for Children
International Justice Mission
Jamie’s Farm
Jigsaw South East
KEEN London
KidsAid
Lifelites
Little Village
Long Covid Kids
MCKS Charitable Foundation UK
Mermaids
Momentum Children’s Charity
Mosaic – Supporting Bereaved Children
National Deaf Children’s Society
Neuroblastoma UK
Open Arms Malawi
Parenting Special Children
PC Nicola Hughes Memorial Fund
Perthes Kids Foundation UK
Playskill
Porridge and Pens
Radio Lollipop London
Raise Your Hands
Renaissance Foundation
Right To Play UK
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
Rockinghorse Children’s Charity
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Saffron Walden Mencap Society
Sebastian’s Action Trust
Sedulo Foundation
Sevenoaks Area Youth Trust
Simon Says
SKY HIGH TRAMPOLINE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY
Small Steps
Space 2 Be Me
Spinal Muscular Atrophy UK
Spread a Smile
SSNAP
Stand Against Violence
Success Club
SUDC UK
supershoes
Ten Little Toes Baby Bank
The Children’s Society
The Daisy Garland
The Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre
The Dylan Strong Foundation
The For Isla Foundation
The Kids Network
The Kite Trust
The Lexi May Trust
The Mix
The Sick Children’s Trust
The Sussex Snowdrop Trust
The Young Lives Foundation
Tiny Tickers
Together for Short Lives
Twins Trust
War Child UK
White Lodge
Wooden Spoon – The children’s charity of rugby
Worth Unlimited
Zarach

British Dyslexia Association
British Exploring Society
CITY KIDS SURFING
Coach Core Foundation
Cornelia Cambridge’s Endowment for Archdeacon Cambridge’s School
Down Syndrome UK
Farms for City Children
Friends of Broughton School
Garwood Foundation
Hamelin
Music for All
MyBigCareer
National Garden Scheme
National Literacy Trust
Northampton Saints Foundation
Plumpton College Charitable Foundation
Respected
StandOut Programmes
Sussex Cricket Foundation
The Eight Foundation
UK Youth
WeMindTheGap
Youth Adventure Trust

Citifaith Church
Dorset Wildlife Trust
Groundwork UK
Islington Climate Centre
Lake District Foundation
Marine Conservation Society
SolarAid
World Land Trust

St Michael’s Hospice, Hereford
Acorns Children’s Hospice
Alexander Devine Children’s Hospice Service
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity
Birmingham Hospice
Blythe House Hospice
Chestnut Tree House
Children’s Hospice South West
Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Community Hospice Greenwich & Bexley
Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Demelza Hospice Care
Dorothy House Hospice Care
Dougie Mac
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices
East Cheshire Hospice
ellenor
Farleigh Hospice
Forest Holme Hospice Charity
Francis House Children’s Hospice
Garden House Hospice Care
Haven House Children’s Hospice
Heart of Kent Hospice
Helen & Douglas House
Hospice in the Weald
Hospiscare
Jessie May
Julia’s House
Keech Hospice Care
LOROS
Martlets Hospice
Mountbatten Hampshire
Naomi House & Jacksplace
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice
North Devon Hospice
Oakhaven Hospice
Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Care
Pilgrims Hospices
Princess Alice Hospice
Priscilla Bacon Hospice Charity
Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care
Rowans Hospice
Rowcroft Hospice
Saint Francis Hospice
Sobell House Hospice
St Barnabas House
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice
St Christopher’s Hospice
St Clare Hospice
St Elizabeth Hospice
St Lukes Hospice (Basildon & Thurrock)
St Michael’s Hospice – Hastings & Rother
St Peter & St James Hospice
St Peter’s Hospice
St Raphael’s Hospice
St Richard’s Hospice
St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne)
St. Michael’s Hospice (North Hampshire)
Sue Ryder
Thames Hospice
The Myton Hospices
Treetops Hospice
Woodlands Hospice

Raise, West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals Charity
Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust
Babies in Buscot Support (BIBS)
Brighter Futures GWH
Bristol & Weston Hospitals Charity
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust Charitable Fund
Cheltenham and Gloucester Hospitals Charity
CW+
Derby and Burton Hospitals Charity
Dorset County Hospital Charity
Epsom and St Helier Hospitals Charity
Frimley Health Charity
Imperial Health Charity
Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity
King’s College Hospital Charity
Kingston Hospital Charity
LIBRA – The Lions International Blood Research Appeal
Love Musgrove
Mid & South Essex Hospitals Charity
Northamptonshire Health Charity
Oxford Hospitals Charity
Plymouth Hospitals Charity
Portsmouth Hospitals Charity
Rebuild
RNOH Charity
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospitals Charity
Royal Devon Hospitals Charity
Royal Free Charity
Royal Orthopaedic Charity
Royal Voluntary Service
Somerset NHS Charity
St Georges Hospital Charity
St Mark’s Hospital Foundation
The Ducklings Trust
The Grand Appeal
The London Ambulance Charity
The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust
UCLH Charity
UCLH Charity Cancer Fund
Well Wishers
Whittington Health Charity
Yeovil Hospital Charity

Abigail’s Footsteps
able2achieve Trust
Action for A-T
Action for M.E.
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Alcohol Change UK
Allergy UK
Anaphylaxis UK
Animal Free Research UK
Ataxia UK
Autism Together
Batten Disease Family Association CIO
Bowel Research UK
Brain Tumour Support
British Acoustic Neuroma Association
British Liver Trust
British Skin Foundation
Burning Nights CRPS Support
Cardiomyopathy UK
Cavernoma Alliance UK
Centre for ADHD & Autism Support
Children’s Air Ambulance Service
Chilterns Neuro Centre
CMTUK
Coeliac UK
COUNTY AIR AMBULANCE TRUST HELP APPEAL
Day One Trauma Support
Deafblind UK
DEBRA
Dementia Adventure
Dementia Forward
Dentaid The Dental Charity
Dyscover – specialist aphasia support
East of England Ambulance Service Charity
Encephalitis International
Endometriosis UK
EOS Network – Eosinophilic Diseases Charity
Epilepsy Action
Epilepsy Research Institute UK
Essex & Herts Air Ambulance
Facial Palsy UK
Fight for Sight
FORCE Cancer Charity
Friends of Breathe Arts Health Research
Gene People
Great North Air Ambulance Service
Group B Strep Support
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance
Harrow Shopmobility
HeadwayUK
Health & Independent Living Support (HILS)
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People
HEART UK
Huntington’s Disease Association
Ichthyosis Support Group
Injured Jockeys Fund
Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance
Macular Society
Magpas Air Ambulance
Matt Hampson Foundation
Medical Research Foundation
Melissa’s
Meniere’s & Vestibular UK
Meningitis Now
Meningitis Research Foundation
Mikaere Foundation
Miscarriage Association
Moorfields Eye Charity
MPS Society
MS Trust
MS-UK
Multiple System Atrophy Trust
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
National Autistic Society
National Axial Spondyloarthritis Society
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
NCBRS Worldwide Foundation
Nephrotic Syndrome Trust (NeST)
Nystagmus Network
Oxford Head Injury Services
PKD Charity
Play2Give
Positively Parkinson’s
Prader-Willi Syndrome Association UK
PSP Association
Pumping Marvellous
RedDuck
Retina UK
RNIB
RUBINSTEIN-TAYBI SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
SarcoidosisUK
Scannappeal
Scope
Sight Support Worthing
Sightsavers
Smile4Wessex
Spinal Research
Support Dogs
Terrence Higgins Trust
The Alfie Jones Foundation
The Brain Charity
The Charlie Ramsey Research Fund
The Community Council for Somerset (CCS)
The Duchenne Family Support Group
The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust
The Lewy Body Society
The Lily Foundation
The Lullaby Trust
The Migraine Trust
The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation
The National Brain Appeal
The Sickle Cell Society
Thrive
Thrombosis UK
Thyroid UK
TOFS
Tourettes Action
TSA (Tuberous Sclerosis Association)
UK Sepsis Trust
Vasculitis UK
Victim Support
Willow Foundation

Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale Mind
50 Million Voices
Addiction Family Support
ADHD UK
Ben – Automotive Industry Charity
BHT Sussex
Black Minds Matter UK
Buckinghamshire Mind
Central London Samaritans
Cheltenham Open Door
Choices
CHUMS Charity
CNWL NHS Health Charity
Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
Cruse Bereavement Support
Dementia Carers Count
Different Strokes
Family Based Solutions
Flint House Police Rehabilitation
Held In Our Hearts
Help Musicians
Jewish Volunteering Network (JVN)
Julian House
Kids Inspire
Lancashire Mind
Libraries Unlimited
Little Wings of Hope
LooseHeadz Foundation
Making Miracles Charity
Max Windle Memorial Trust
Mencap
Mental Health Foundation
Mental Health Matters
Mind in Furness
Mind in West Essex
Mind Over Mountains
Mosaic Clubhouse
MQ Mental Health Research
Music for my Mind
Music Minds Matter
Off The Record Bath & North East Somerset
One In Four (London)
Open Door (Birkenhead)
PACT for Autism
PANDAS Foundation
Petals – The Baby Loss Counselling Charity
PTSD UK
Refettorio Felix
Rephael House
Rethink Mental Illness
Richmond Borough Mind
RIPPLE SUICIDE PREVENTION CHARITY
Safeline
SANE
Sexual Assault and Abuse Support Service Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes (SAASSBMK)
Shout
Sport in Mind
Stable Family Home Trust
SWEDASWEDA
The Allegr Foundation
The Brave and Determined Charity
The Burnt Chef Project
The Chatty Cafe Scheme
The Connection at St Martin-in-the-Fields
The east to west Trust (east to west)
The Link Visiting Scheme
The Open Door (Taunton)
The Survivors Trust
Together Co
Transform Housing & Support
Trust Links
Uplands Enterprise Trust
Waythrough
YoungMinds

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity
Building Heroes Education Foundation
Combat Stress
Hounds for Heroes
RMA – The Royal Marines Charity
Royal Air Forces Association
Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity
Royal Star & Garter
Taxi Charity for Military Veterans
The Gurkha Welfare Trust
The Not Forgotten
Veterans Coastal Retreats
VETERANS WITH DOGS
Who Dares Cares

Action Village India
ActionAid UK
African Adventures Foundation
African Children’s Fund
CAFOD
Challenge Ministries UK
Concern Worldwide (UK)
Frank Water
Habitat for Humanity Great Britain
Hope Health Action
Humanitas
IF Charity
Malaria No More UK
Medecins Sans Frontieres UK
Mehiel Foundation
Muslims in Need
New Futures Nepal
Release International
SALVE International
Sense International
Village Africa
WaterAid

New Hope, Watford
Your Local Air Ambulance Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland
4Louis
1625 Independent People
Age UK Bristol
Age UK East London
Age UK West Sussex Brighton & Hove
Amnesty International UK
Bromley Borough Foodbank
Carers UK
Centre for Women’s Justice
City Harvest
City Life Church Southampton
Connection Support
Framework
Gloucestershire Nightstop
Hackney Foodbank
Imago Dei
Lewes Homelink
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
New Horizon Youth Centre
Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
Rape Crisis England & Wales
Refugee Action
Refugee Support Europe
Shelter
Shishukunj
SPEAR
TaxAid & Tax Help for Older People
The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK
The Felix Project
The Fire Fighters Charity
The Lockton Charitable Association
The Passage
Turn2us
Turning Tides
WAY Widowed and Young
Women’s Aid Federation of England
Wycombe Homeless Connection
Young Devon

OUR OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PARTNER

Amazing Challenges

Over 250,000 adventurers have taken on an Ultra Challenge®, and the 20 events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which will also raise £12+ million per year for charities.

Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support all the way so you can set a new goal, and enjoy our wonderful countryside. If you’re up for a challenge – make it an Ultra Challenge®.  

.. WITH NEW NORTH YORKS EVENT!

London 2 Brighton

23-24 May '26

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Peak District

4-5 July '26

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Lake District

6-7 June '26

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Lake District

6-7 June '26

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NEW!

N0rth Yorks

20-21 June '26

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Gower Peninsula

18-19 July '26

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S W Coast 50

Sat 25 July '26

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Jurassic Coast 

16-17 May '26

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Isle of Wight 

2-3 May '26

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Cotswold Way 

13-14 June '26

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Chiltern 50 

Sat 26 Sept '26

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Windsor 50 

Sat 18 April '26

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North Downs

Sat 1 Aug '26

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South Coast

5-6 Sept '26

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Kent Downs

Sat 10 Oct '26

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Bath 50 

Sat 28 March '26

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Winter Walk 

 24 & 25 Jan '26

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Thames Path 

12-13 Sept '26

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JOIN AN ULTRA MARCH®

An Ultra March® is about WALKING at a brisk & consistent pace with like minded challengers to achieve it – a bit like a march! – but taking in the great rest stops & services of an Ultra Challenge!

RULES & TIMINGS

Over & above the general Ultra Challenge Rules – with an Ultra March® it’s:

  • STRICTLY WALKING ONLY (no jogging / running)
  • Stage times will be checked.
  • You must complete 100km in sub 24 hours – or 50km is sub 12 hours to qualify for exclusive medal.
  • If you are outside of the time target you still celebrate with a conventional Ultra Challenge medal / certificate.
  • The ‘on target’ pace will be set out in the challenge App (ie the ideal rest stop latest exit times)
  • And there will certainly be a ‘Chief Marcher’ in hi-viz who will be on the correct pace. Stay with – or in front of the Chief – and you’ll get your Ultra March® medal!
  • You will be able to opt into the Ultra March Category on the Registration Form for the 100km 0r 50km option (if available). So follow the normal Sign Up links.
  • The Ultra March® start time is 8.30am (all start together as big group)! 

ULTRA TRAILBLAZERZ®

NEW entry category for 2026, aimed at faster, ambitious runners setting off with an eye on the clock onto a clear course  at the front – with 400 or so competitors of ‘mixed’ experience – 100 km & 50 km options. Trailblazerz® is for trail runners, marathon participants switching to the trails, and ambitious athletic types  – with the support services, fully signed routes, medics, massage, and rest stops that Ultra Challenge® events are famous for!

  • 100km <12 to <15 hr (events vary)
  • 50km <5 to 7.5 hr (events vary).
  • Target time is adjusted for ascent
  • Male & Female target times
  • Course records – hall of fame
  • Trailblazerz® refuelling stations
  • Trophies, Prizes, & Prize Money!

SELF FUNDING FOR YOU

PAY FOR YOUR PLACE IN FULL. NO CHARITY INVOLVEMENT. BEST VALUE 'MULTI DEAL' OPTION ALSO AVAILABLE.

FULL CHALLENGE ~100km

£199 Reg Fee paid online

3/4 CHALLENGE ~75km

£169 Reg Fee paid online

1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km

£139 Reg Fee paid online

1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km

£89 Reg Fee paid online

10 KM CHALLENGE ~10km

£39 Reg Fee paid online

SPECIAL DEALS...

MULTI DEAL - for 3+ events - Up to 25% OFF & Payment Plan* Option

YOUNG PERSONS - age 21 or younger 20% OFF
* Conditions apply

SUPPORT A CHARITY

PAY A REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE & ALSO FUNDRAISE FOR A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
3 OPTIONS - WITH DIFFERENT REG FEES & associated FUNDRAISING TARGETS

1. FULL sponsorship

Pay a small Reg Fee & fundraise to a minimum target, with at least 50% due 3 weeks prior to the event (Charity pays for your Challenge place).
EG - For 100km £50 Reg Fee & £575 Fundraising

2. Mixed Funding

Pay half the event place & also fundraise with a lower target - 50% due 3 weeks prior (Charity covers the balance of your place cost).
EG - For 100km £110 Reg Fee & £330 fundraising

3. Own place fundraising

Pay full cost of your event place & also fundraise whatever you can for your Charity. NO targets or deadlines & NO event cost for your Charity!
EG - For 100km £199 Fee & raise what you can!

Reg Fees & Fundraising vary by DISTANCE.
You'll get full support from your chosen charity.
For full details head to the 'SIGN UP NOW' page.

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