Lake District
Ultra Challenge®

7-8 June 2025

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace – and fundraise for your favourite charity. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping / hostel – and with half, marathon, quarter & 10K distance options also, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

The Ultra Challenge® Experience

UK’s #1 Endurance Style Events for ALL Experience Levels.

Choose your Challenge, support your favourite charity – do it at your pace, and there are 20 events in the Series with distance options to suit all! The ‘famous’ Ultra Challenge support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors & camaraderie. There are marquee rest stops, lots of food & drink, medical & massage teams, with a fully signed route 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! 

Push Yourself Further in 2025

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!

There’re pink arrows to guide you, distance markers, glow-sticks at night, hazard signs, and a route map in the App. Our ‘Trek Masters’ organise group departures at night so nobody has to walk solo. Our chip timing system enables our Control Room, and your friends / family, to track your progress through the Rest Stops.

Keeping you well fed & hydrated is key. We pride ourselves on the quantity & quality of our catering, and meals, snacks & drinks are included!

  • Snacks & drink stops every 12.5 km
  • Snacks – from the healthy to treats
  • Picnic at 25 km (for 50km participants)
  • Energy drinks
  • All dietary requirements catered for
  • Lighter options for ‘runners’
  • Finishers hot meal 50 km (picnic for 25km & 10km)

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.

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 – there’s an Ultra Challenge® you!  Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for your favourite charity. There’s an Ultra March® option for ‘fast walkers’ – and a new ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others. The Lake District Ultra Challenge is fun, safe, & rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in wonderful coastal scenery, and enjoy a great weekend away.

Check out which Challenge is for you….

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How to Join

Sign up online & pay a Registration Fee. You’ll get a confirmation email, which includes a link’ to set up your online JustGiving sponsorship page. You’ll also get access to the ‘Challenge App’ which holds all the details about the event.

Check out the ULTRA MARCH® option if you’re a walker and want to hit a ‘fast pace’. We also have a new SOLO CHALLENGERS START TIME – if you want to meet others!

Choose how you want to join the Challenge  – register via that option and its associated online form. Then enter your personal details.

  • Option 1 – Sponsorship for Charity
  • Option 2 – Mixed Funding for Charity
  • Option 3 – Own Place Charity Fundraising

 

* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.

Confirm the challenge distance you’ll take on (Full ~100km / 3/4 ~75km /Half ~50km / Quarter ~25km / 10km etc) and then select a provisional start time slot (actual start times are confirmed 4 weeks prior to the event, and for Teams – it will be as per the Team Captain’s choice).

The ‘ULTRA MARCH’ option is for WALKERS who want to hit a sub 24 hour pace (for 100km) or a sub 12 hour pace (for 50km) with a group of like minded challengers – all starting together with experienced ‘pace setters’. You can opt in to this format & start time on the Registration Form.

SOLO CHALLENGERS – if you’re signed up on your own, and want to meet up with others – we have a special ‘Solo Challengers Start Time‘ – which you can opt into if you wish (on the Registration Form).

Everyone has to register as we require personal details & declarations. Within the form you can choose to ‘Create’ or ‘Join’ a Team. Teams can be of any size – members can opt for the same or different funding options, charities, or distances.

  • Create a Team – you become the Team Captain. You need a Team Name, and a Password for others to join. Then invite friends & family to join you!
  • Others join the Team as they register, by searching for the Team Name & using the Password
  • Team Start Time – is as per selected by the Team Captain

All sponsorship goes direct to the Charity via your online JustGiving page. At least 50% of the ‘sponsorship target’ should be with the Charity 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time the Charity agrees to pay a Fee for your place to the Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost – or half of it for Mixed Funding as you’ve already covered half).

Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by your charity.

The remaining 50%, and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge.

 

There’s a range of optional extras designed to make the planning for, and joining, your challenge easier. Sign-up to your chosen Challenge first – and you can then book any optional extras later / separately (see below for details).

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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 in 2025 – supporting your ‘charity of the year’.

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Get in Touch:

corporate@actionchallenge.com

Costs & Fundraising

Select your Option below to start the sign-up process. Reg Fees are paid online & Fundraising goes to the charity via an online JustGiving sponsorship page that you’ll need to set up (look for the link within the ‘Confirmation Email’ you’ll receive).

Choose your preferred option below and remember to select your chosen charity when completing the registration form!

Option 1

FULL SPONSORSHIP
FOR CHARITY

Pay a small Reg Fee & Fundraise for a chosen Charity (who pay for your place)

FULL CHALLENGE ~100km

£50 Reg Fee & at least
£575 fundraising/sponsorship

3/4 CHALLENGE ~75km

£45 Reg Fee & at least
£475 fundraising/sponsorship

1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km

£40 Reg Fee & at least
£375 fundraising/sponsorship

1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km

£30 Reg Fee & at least
£275 fundraising/sponsorship

10 M CHALLENGE ~10 Mile

£20 Reg Fee & at least
£100 fundraising/sponsorship

Option 2

MIXED FUNDING
FOR CHARITY

Pay for half your place cost & fundraise less for Charity (who pay half of your place cost)

FULL CHALLENGE ~100km

£110 Reg Fee & at least
£330 fundraising/sponsorship

3/4 CHALLENGE ~75km

£90 Reg Fee & at least
£270 fundraising/sponsorship

1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km

£75 Reg Fee & at least
£225 fundraising/sponsorship

1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km

£50 Reg Fee & at least
£150 fundraising/sponsorship

10 M CHALLENGE ~10 Mile

£22.50 Reg Fee & at least
£70 fundraising/sponsorship

Option 3

OWN PLACE CHARITY
FUNDRAISING

Pay for your place & fundraise whatever you can for a Charity (small admin fee to charity)

FULL CHALLENGE ~100km

£199 Fee paid online &
fundraise whatever you can

3/4 CHALLENGE ~75km

£169 Fee paid online &
fundraise whatever you can

1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km

£139 Fee paid online &
fundraise whatever you can

1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km

£89 Fee paid online &
fundraise whatever you can

10 M CHALLENGE ~10 Mile

£39 Fee paid online &
fundraise whatever you can

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NOTE – Our registration system provider is Active Network – you’ll need to create an account, or log into an existing one as you register. All Reg Fees are paid online. A 3% Platform Booking Fee applies to all transactions.

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Bookable Extras

A range of optional extras designed to make the planning for, and joining, your challenge easier. Sign-up to your chosen Challenge first- and you can then book any optional extras later / separately. 

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FAQs

You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km); 16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km ), 14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon); for a  Half Marathon aged 12+ and accompanied by an adult; and finally 8+ & accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge.

Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.

You’ll receive a ‘transaction receipt’ (via email) along with a Confirmation Email welcoming you, and detailing any next steps, timelines you need to be aware of, and how & where to find all the info / details you’ll need for your Challenge. (NOTEIf you don’t receive that e mail within 12 hours, please check your spam/junk mail folders)

You can expect to hear from your charity within 14 days. If for some reason you do not hear from them – please contact them directly, and also email us at  charity@actionchallenge.com & we will follow up with the charity for you.

We ensure that registered teams are assigned the same start wave (where distance/challenge option allows), and your team name will be printed onto your bib.  

There are no restrictions on our regular teams – you can be any mixture of charities / distances / funding types (i.e. Self Funding, Charity Sponsorship or Mixed Funding), and can have any number of members. (even 2).

Even if you are not fundraising for the same charity, you can still create a challenge team with us.

Whilst you are signing up and registering for your challenge – in the TEAM INFO section (towards the end of the registration questions), you will be asked if you would like to ‘Join a team’ or ‘Create a team’.

If selecting to create a team, you will be asked to create a Team Name and Password. Subsequent team members can then register and select to join your team, and will need to provide the team password in order to join it.

Yes – as long as you are fundraising for the same charity, you can create a team fundraising page on Just Giving (we recommend letting your charity know this is how you will be fundraising together). However, please be advised that the minimum fundraising targets remain per person (not per team), so you will need to reach the combined total fundraising amount on your page for your group. 

If you are entering on a Charity Sponsorship or Mixed Funding place then NO – you must select one prime charity for your fundraising. This is because your charity will be paying for a portion of your place on the event (out of the fundraising that you generate). If you wish to also fundraise for another charity, you can do so on your own terms but only as long as you reach the minimum fundraising target your first/prime charity.

If you join as ‘Own Place Charity Fundraising’ however, you have complete flexibility on who you fundraise for – with no targets or deadlines.

All sponsorship goes direct to the Charity via your online JustGiving page – WHICH YOU MUST SET UP.

At least 50% of the ‘sponsorship target’ should be with the Charity 3 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time the Charity agrees to pay a Fee for your place to the Ultra Challenge Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost – or half of it for Mixed Funding as you’ve already covered half).

Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by your charity.

The remaining 50%, and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge.

All charity sponsorship and mixed funding places close 4 weeks before each challenge, so that you have enough time to fundraise and reach your target. Self funding places close for online registration on the Tuesday before each challenge.

Visit the ‘HELP CENTRE’ on the Ultra Challenge Website:

HELP CENTRE >>

If you still need additional help or guidance – you can contact the Ultra Challenge Team at:

info@ultrachallenge.com

Tel: 0207 609 6695

 

Read the 2025 Terms & Conditions

18 Amazing Challenges

200,000+ adventurers have done an Ultra Challenge®, and the 18 events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which have raised £60+ million for UK charities. Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support so you can set a new goal, enjoy the British countryside, and Push Yourself Further! Whoever you are – If you’re up for a challenge, it has to be an Ultra Challenge®

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Lake District Ultra Challenge

7-8 June 2025

100 km loop + Half  + Marathon + Quarter Challenge options & Ambleside 10K

FULL DETAILS >

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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

3-4 May 2025

106 km ‘Full Island’ Loop + Half & Quarter Island options AND  ‘Cross Island’ & Medina 10 Mile challenges.

FULL DETAILS >

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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

24-25 May 2025

100 km + Half, Marathon & Quarter Challenge distance options + Brighton 25 km Loop!

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South Coast Ultra Challenge

6-7 Sept 2025

100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options

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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

17-18 May 2025

100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options AND Marathon & Bridport 10K

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Thames Path Ultra Challenge

13 – 14 Sept 2025

100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options & Henley 10K

+ Thames Bridges 25km Trek (Sat – Central London)

+ Friday Moonlight 10K Walk (Central London)

+ The Henley 10K (Sunday)

FULL DETAILS >

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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

2 August 2025

50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options

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The Bath 50 Ultra Challenge

29 March 2025

50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options

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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

19-20 July 2025

100 km (fig. of 8) 50 km Loops (West & East) + Marathon + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options

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Peak District Ultra Challenge

28-29 June 2025

100 km (Fig. of 8) + Half (loop) & Quarter Challenge options & The Bakewell 10 Mile. 

FULL DETAILS >

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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

21 – 22 June 2025

100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options. + Cirencester 10K

FULL DETAILS >

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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge

27 Sept 2025

50 km Loop + 25 km & 10K Challenge options

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North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

12 July 2025

50 km Loop + 25 km & 10km Challenge options.

FULL DETAILS >

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Easter 50 Ultra Challenge

Sat 12 April 2025

Windsor

50 km, 25 km, 0r 10 km Loops from racecourse basecamp.

FULL DETAILS >

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London Winter Walk

25 & 26  January 2025

Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km or 5 km looped routes – The Oval Start / Finish

FULL DETAILS >

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London Halloween Walk

Sat 25 October 2025

25 KM or 10 KM spooky looped route options. Start / finish – The Oval Cricket Ground ‘dungeon’,

FULL DETAILS >

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NEW – Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

Sat 11 October 2025

50 KM, 25 KM or 10 KM looped routes options. Start / finish – The Kent Showground nr. Maidstone.

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Full Continuous
100 km

Kendal loop

7 - 8 June 2025

From our Kendal baseamp (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 50 km half way point, and 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 basecamp.

100 km & ~2500 metres

  • Start: Kendal, Cumbria
  • Start times: 7am for runners, 7 – 9am for joggers & walkers
  • Finish: Kendal, Cumbria
  • Finish times: Runners 9 – 16 hrs, joggers 16 – 20 hrs, walkers 20 – 36 hrs

Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 29 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks
  • 50 km – hot meal
  • 80 km – brunch/ lunch
  • 100 km – cooked breakfast/ hot meal
  • Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal, Ambleside & Lakeside
  • Shuttles from Kendal Station to the basecamp/start
  • Bus transfers from your finish back to Kendal station

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal basecamp – Friday (+ Saturday option also if you’re fast!).

  • Camp with us before your challenge
  • Fully inclusive & pitch only options available
  • Pre registration on Friday evening & dinner option
  • Breakfast, parking, baggage storage, hot showers & more
  • Also suits for ‘quick’ finishers on Saturday night 

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

4 available

Day 1 – 50 km & ~1300 metres

Day 2 – 51 km & ~1200 metres

Day 1 – Sat 7 June 2025

  • Start: Kendal basecamp
  • Start times: 7am for runners, 7 – 9am for joggers & walkers
  • Finish: Lakeside, Windermere (50 km)
  • Finish times: Runners 4 – 8 hrs, joggers 7 – 10 hrs, walkers 10 – 16 hrs
  • Overnight: optional hotel accommodation at YMCA or camp with us (see Bookable Extras)

Day 2 – Sun 8 June 2025

  • Start: Lakeside, Windermere
  • Start times: 06:00 – 06:30 for all
  • Finish: Kendal basecamp (50 km)
  • Finish times: Runners 4 – 8 hrs, joggers 7 – 10 hrs, walkers 10 – 16 hrs

Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 29 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks
  • 50 km – hot meal
  • 80 km – brunch/ lunch
  • 100 km – cooked breakfast/ hot meal
  • Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal, Ambleside & Lakeside
  • Shuttles from Kendal Station to the Start
  • Bus transfers from your finish back to Kendal station

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal – Friday 6 June

  • Camp with us before your challenge 
  • Fully inclusive & pitch only options available
  • Pre registration on Friday evening & dinner option
  • Breakfast, parking, baggage storage, hot showers & more

 

Lakeside – Saturday 7 June

  • Book into the onsite YMCA Hostel – private & shared rooms available
  • Hot showers, refreshments, rest areas & more
  • Camping option also available (inclusive or self pitch)
  • Breakfast Sunday morning before setting off

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

4 available (2 for each day)

Full 2 Day Daylight
100 km

Kendal - Lakeside - Kendal

7 & 8 June 2025

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!

1st 1/2 CHALLENGE
50 KM

Kendal to Lakeside

7 June 2025

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).

50 km & ~1300 metres

  • Start: Kendal basecamp
  • Start times: 7am for runners, 7 – 9am for joggers & walkers
  • Finish: Lakeside, Windermere
  • Finish times: Runners 4 – 8 hrs, joggers 7 – 10 hrs, walkers 10 – 16 hrs

Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 29 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks
  • 50 km – hot meal
  • Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal, Ambleside & Lakeside
  • Shuttles from Lakeside to the Start
  • Bus transfers from your Lakeside finish back to Kendal (basecamp) or Kendal station

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal – Friday 6 June (&/or Sat 7th)

  • Camp with us before your challenge 
  • Fully inclusive & pitch only options available
  • Pre registration on Friday evening & dinner option
  • Breakfast, parking, baggage storage, hot showers & more
  • You can also transfer back to Kendal basecamp – and camp there Sat evening.

 

Lakeside – Saturday 7 June

  • Book into the onsite YMCA Hostel – private & shared rooms available
  • Hot showers, refreshments, rest areas & more
  • Camping option also available (inclusive or self pitch)
  • Breakfast Sunday before heading home.

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

2 available

50 km & ~1200 metres

  • Start: Lakeside YMCA, Windermere
  • Start times: Sat 7 June  – start 10am walkers/11am runners  on Saturday – or join up with a Full Challenger – or Sunday 8 June between 6 – 7am
  • Finish: Kendal basecamp (50 km)
  • Finish times: Runners 4 – 8 hrs, joggers 7 – 10 hrs, walkers 10 – 16 hrs

Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 30 km – picnic lunch & fizzy drinks
  • 50 km – hot food
  • Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal, Ambleside & Lakeside
  • Shuttles from Kendal to the Start (Lakeside)
  • Bus transfers from your finish back to Lakeside or Kendal station

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal – Friday 6 June camping Lakeside – Saturday 7 June

  • Book into the onsite YMCA Hostel – private & shared rooms available (for Sunday start)
  • Hot showers, refreshments, rest areas & more
  • Breakfast Sunday before heading out.

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

2 available

2nd 1/2 CHALLENGE
50 KM

Lakeside to Kendal

7 or 8 June 2025

A great option if you want to join someone on the Full Challenge on Saturday evening to finish with them, or set off with most others on Saturday morning or early Sunday morning 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 basecamp.

Lakes marathon
42km

Kendal to ambleside

7 June 2025

New for 2024 – and effectively takes the fantastic ‘1st Quarter’ Challenge – and adds 13 km around the Ambleside area – to give a superb Marathon Challenge!  Starting from our Kendal Base Camp (where you can camp Fri / Sat), it’s up the Long Sleddle Valley, and over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Widermere, and then on to Ambleside. From here – the route explores Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, a glass of fizz, & a picnic lunch to celebrate back in Ambleside.

42 km & ~1200 metres

  • Start: Kendal basecamp
  • Start times: 7am for runners, 08:00 – 09:00 for joggers & walkers
  • Finish: Ambleside
  • Finish times: Runners 4 – 8 hrs, joggers 7 – 10 hrs, walkers 10 – 15 hrs.

Every 10 -15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 29 km – Good selection of snacks
  • Finish – Picnic lunch & fizzy drinks + glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal + Ambleside (P & D)
  • Shuttles from Kendal Station & Ambleside to the Start 
  • Bus transfers from your finish back to Kendal (basecamp)

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal – Friday (+Saturday option also)

  • Camp with us before your challenge
  • Fully inclusive & pitch only options available
  • Pre registration on Friday evening & dinner option
  • Breakfast, parking, baggage storage, hot showers & more
  • Also suits for finishers on Saturday night 

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

1st 1/4 CHALLENGE
29 KM

Kendal to Ambleside

7 June 2025

A fantastic ‘Quarter’ challenge – which squeezes a lot into it! 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 360 views towards Widermere, and then on to the charming town of Ambleside – on the shores of the Lake – and a welcome finish line.

29 km & ~900 metres

  • Start: Kendal basecamp
  • Start times: 8:30am – 9:30am
  • Finish: Ambleside
  • Finish times: Runners 2 – 3 hrs, joggers 3 – 5 hrs, walkers 4 – 7 hrs

Every 10-15km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more. 

  • Snacks & drinks – every 10-15 km
  • 29 km – Picnic lunch & fizzy drinks
  • Finish – glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

There’s a full range optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit. These include:

  • Parking at Kendal, + Ambleside (P & D)
  • Shuttles from Kendal Station & Ambleside to the Start 
  • Bus transfers from your finish back to Kendal (basecamp)

 

See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details

Kendal – Friday (+ Saturday option – Saturday also)

  • Camp with us before your challenge
  • Fully inclusive & pitch only options available
  • Pre registration on Friday evening & dinner option
  • Breakfast, parking, baggage storage, hot showers & more
  • Also suits for finishers on Saturday night 

 

Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details 

10 km & ~350 metres

  • Start: Ambleside
  • Start window: 10:00 – 11:00 Runners will set off first, then joggers & walkers
  • Finish: Ambleside (10 km)
  • Parking – Local Pay & Display car park
  • Finish times: Runners 40 minutes – 1 hr,  joggers 1 – 2 hrs, walkers 2 – 3 hrs

At your finish in Ambleside – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.

  • Finish – Picnic lunch,  glass of fizz, medal & t-shirt

The Ambleside
10 KM

ambleside loop - 10 Km

7 June 2025

A 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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optional EXTRAS

THERE IS PITCH/CAMPERVAN AVAILABLE AT LAKESIDE.

KENDAL – MAIN START VENUE –  CAMPING – Friday night before your challenge generally suits Full 100 km, 1st Half, Marathon and 1st Quarter Challengers.

Start venue is also the main finish – Saturday night is bookable for ‘fast finishers’ (runners / joggers).

LAKESIDE – HALF WAY VENUE YMCA ACCOMMODATION – Saturday night primarily for the ‘2 Day Full 100 km’ option for overnight sleep / recovery – AND also works for 1st half finishers (post challenge) & for the early Sunday morning 2nd half starters (pre challenge).  Onsite YMCA option has a mixture of room types – BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!

All-Inclusive camping package or PITCH only option (inc campervan) is available at Kendal (basecamp) ONLY.

Parking for your vehicle is available at :

  • The Major Start / Finish Venues. This combined with the ‘before & after’ bus transfer options will enable you to join & leave the event ‘sensibly’.
  • Supporter Parking Pass – so friends / family can park at some ‘key’ venues along the route. 

Shuttle busses to help with your logistics:

  • Transfer to the main Kendal start venue from the local train station. 
  • Transfer from a finish venue back to the start so your car is with you ‘after’ you finish your challenge (ie – You park your car at your finish).

After your challenge:

  • Transfers from your finish to a local train station.
  • Transfers back to your start venue (where you may have initially parked your car).

Friday Night Dinner – available to book for anyone staying at Kendal (basecamp) on Friday night.

Saturday Morning Breakfast – available to participants beginning their challenge on Saturday morning at Kendal (basecamp). Breakfast the following morning is included in inclusive camping package, but must be booked separately for Pitch Only campers.

Sunday Morning Breakfast – available to ALL participants beginning their challenge on Sunday morning at Lakeside. Breakfast the following morning is NOT included if you have booked pitch only camping you will need to book breakfast separately.

NO NEED TO PRE BOOK – AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE DAY AT YOUR START (Pay cash or Card)

  • Have an overnight type bag transferred from your start to your finish (or store in Kendal if on the Full Challenge)
  • Full 100 km Challengers – have your bag (or camping gear) transferred to the 50 km Half Way and then on to the finish.