A Saturday morning start from our Kendal basecamp, and ahead lies some of England’s finest scenery. There’re 100 km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests, and over 2,500 m of climb before returning back to Kendal – after an amazing challenge. There’s a 2 Day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option, with hostel accommodation at half way Lakeside, and with Half & Quarter distance options and the fabulous Ambleside 10K – there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone in 2023!
100 km & 2500 m
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Kendal – Friday (+ Saturday option also).
4 available
Day 1 – 49 km & 1300 m
Day 2 – 51 km & 1200 m
Day 1 – 10 June 2023
Day 2 – 11 June 2023
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Kendal – Friday 9 June
Windermere – Saturday 10 June
4 available (2 for each day)
The 2 Day Full 100km Challenge breaks down the 100km Kendal looped route into 2 halves – of 49 km on Day 1 (Sat) and then 51km on Day 2 (Sun) – and you’ll get to experience this fantastic route, with its stunning views, in daylight. You’ll also have the opportunity to get some well earned rest & sleep overnight at our halfway venue with indoor accommodation at the YMCA. A great way to take on an epic challenge!
Starting from our Kendal Base Camp (where you can camp Fri / Sat), it’s north up the Long Sleddle Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning views, and on to Windermere and Ambleside. It’s around the west side of Lake Windernere to the finish line and a big welcome (where you can utilise the YMCA accommodation / transfer back to Kendal).
49 km & 1300 m
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Kendal – Friday 9 June
Windermere – Saturday 10 June
2 available
51 km & 1200 m
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Windermere – Saturday 10 June
2 available
A great option if you want to join up with a 100km challenger friend (on Sat PM or Sun AM – or just to take on your own fantastic challenge on the Sunday. A start on the west side of Lake Windermere then on to the steep climb of Hampsfell. Some flatter terrain in the Lyth Valley, before the final climb of Scout Scar with some of the best views of the Southern Lakes, and on to the very welcome finish line and celebration back at Kendal Base Camp.
28 km & 870 m
Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your own planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details
Kendal – Friday (+ Saturday option – Saturday also)
10 km & 330 metres
At your finish in Ambleside – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
New 10 km looped route with a start & finish at Ambleside. The fabulous route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ – with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn as well. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, & a picnic lunch to celebrate your achievements.
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FULL (~100km) = £198
HALF (~50km)= £129
QUARTER (~25km) = £79
10 KM Events= £29
FULL = £45 Reg Fee & £595 sponsorship
HALF = £30 Reg Fee & £395 sponsorship
QUARTER = £15 Reg Fee & £250 sponsorship
FULL = £110 Reg Fee & £330 sponsorship
HALF = £72.50 Reg Fee & £220 sponsorship
QUARTER = £45 Reg Fee & £135 sponsorship
