Alongside Ultra Challenges we have 10 km or 10 mile events for those looking for a shorter challenge, perhaps experience a ‘taster’ to see what an Ultra Challenge set up is all about, or get active whilst your partner or family member is taking on a longer Ultra! On most you can Walk, Jog, or Run (some are just walks) – and they’re ideal to also get your family, children, and friends involved with – to get active, and have a great day out!
A 10 km or 10 mile challenge is fun, safe, and accessible, rewarding! You can take it on at your pace as an individual, or as a team of friends or family – and children are welcome, there’s an optional finishers meal (picnic included on some) – and you’ll enjoy a great day out! Scroll down to see the events – they’re in date order
A beautiful 10 km looped route from our basecamp in Cirencester – the ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds. Stunning views, idyllic villages, and rolling hills – it’s easy to access & plenty of parking. 10 km route map coming soon.
A looped route from our Cirencester basecamp, further information about the route coming soon.
Cirencester 10 km (new) – if you’re in the area and want a bit of exercise and to explore the countryside – come and join us. Families are welcome!
Choose how you want to join – register via that option:
For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A 10 mile looped route starting & finishing at our Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Herritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House. Rest stop at 5 miles & Picnic lunch at the finish.
It is easy to join & leave with parking & overnight camping options available.
A scenic looped 10 Mile route starting from Bakewell basecamp – taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Herritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
Bakewell 10 Mile – a 10 mile loop up to Chatsworth House out of basecamp – rest stop at 5 miles & picnic lunch at finish
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
The popular ‘North Downs 50’ was back again for 2023 – with our Guildford 10 km. The route explores public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. Join us for this fantastic mid-summer challenge – with good access from London.
A new addition to the Series in 2023 – taking in the some of the best of the Surrey Hills and the surrounding Surrey & Sussex countryside – with panoramic views from the North Downs. Our start / finish venue at Surrey Sports Park in Guilford is Challenge ‘basecamp’. All very accessible from London & the South East – and a great summer challenge!
10 km Loop Challenge – from Guilford basecamp at Surrey Sports Park
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle , with weekend camping options
A new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options – and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied and unique landscape.
A fantastic 10 km looped route from the basecamp that lies below Dunster Castle. The route explores stunning views of the Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands & hills with magnificent views at the top. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & an optional discounted BBQ meal to celebrate your achievements.
The 10 km looped route explores stunning views of the Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands & hills with magnificent views at the top. With a start / finish venue beneath Dunster Castle is ‘challenge basecamp’ – with a full range of hospitality.
Dunster 10K – a fantastic looped route from our basecamp area below the majestic Castle – up into the surrounding woodland & hills on the estate trails – with fantastic views.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
Explore the ‘gateway to London’ along the River Thames eastern section. Starting by Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks.
A 10 KM Walking Challenge – taking in some of the Capital’s historic areas and sights in the eastern section of the River Thames. A great way to get active over the Bank Holiday weekend and explore new parts of London – and to celebrate the end of summer with a BBQ and bar at the finish.
10 km Loop Challenge – from the Woolwich basecamp – down to The Thames
Excellent transport links – with New Elizabeth Line – DLR – over ground trains from London Bridge – and the River Busses all head to Woolwich.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
Take on a spirited 10km or an energetic 10 mile looped route from The Oval Cricket Ground – through the heart of London as darkness falls, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. A lively finish awaits – with some fizz, a ‘Moon medal’, some welcome hot food & drink. Perfect to join with friends after work for an active evening on the town!
The ‘Moonlight 10 Walk‘ is on Friday evening setting out from The Oval Cricket Ground. It will be a fun London evening along the Thames – and if you have the legs the local bar will be open afterwards.
Take on an evening 10km or 10 miles on a looped walking route – starting at The Oval. Hot food afterwards + bar. Perfect for some exercise + some fun – ideal for groups & teams.
Excellent transport links – with the Northern or Victoria Line – over ground trains from Waterloo or Victoria.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
NEW THAMES 10 KM OPTION – starting at The Oval Cricket Ground – and finishing at Southwark Park – beyond Tower Bridge
10 km & flat! Walking only.
Start – The Oval Cricket Ground (easy to get to). Tea. coffee, snacks.
Start Time – 10.30 – 11.0 am Saturday 14th Sept
Route – follow the arrows! Crosses Millennium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge and Tower Bridge.
Finish – Southwark Park, with a great atmosphere, celebration, medal, T-shirt, glass of fizz – and a picnic lunch.
Transport – good Tube links, both ends.
The Thames 10K is a great way to see the best of London with cityscape views & unfolding history.
Saturday morning – Oval Cricket Ground Start- Southwark Park finish – great atmosphere & picnic lunch – with plenty of time to celebrate afterwards!
NEW 10 KM OPTION – a start from Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday morning (10.30 – 11.00am) with a finish at Southwark Park.
Choose how you want to join – register via that option:
For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
The Henley 10k is alongside the Thames Path Challenge’s main finish venue. It’s a fabulous 10 km loop through Remenham countryside with a start / finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a Walk, a Jog, or as a Run – and get your family and friends involved.
A great start / finish at Mill Meadows near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. It’s a fabulous 10 km loop through Remenham countryside.
Henley 10 K – a loop from our main riverside finish venue on Sunday morning.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Henley Showground. The route explores public footpaths & wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & discounted hot meal to celebrate your achievements.
A great way to end the season, with extra hospitality to turn it into a celebration. The 10 km route route is rural, scenic, and varied – and all quite close to London & accessible. Why not join us?
Chiltern 10K – a fantastic looped route from our Basecamp area up into the surrounding woodland & hills on the estate trails – with fantastic views.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A great 10km looped route from the basecamp at Kent Showground, nr Maidstone. The route explores surrounding public footpaths & woodlands – and at the Pilgrims Way heads to Detling via Boxley and back to the Showground You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & discounted hot meal to celebrate your achievements.
A great way to end the season, with extra hospitality to turn it into a celebration. The 10 km route route is rural, scenic, and varied – and all quite close to London & accessible. Why not join us?
Maidstone 10K – a fantastic looped route from our lively Basecamp area up into the surrounding woodland & footpaths.
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts! Gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet other chilling challengers. Dress to distress, and our creepy dungeon keepers at The Oval Cricket Ground basecamp start & finish will meet, greet & shock! Once you escape there’s ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink.
Why not treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers. Dress to distress, and our creepy dungeon keepers at The Oval start & finish will meet, greet & shock. Once you escape there’s ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink!
10 km – start & finish at ‘The Dungeon’. The loped route heads along the Thames through the heart of the Capital. Perfect for families, teams, or a bit of Halloween exorcise with time for the pub afterwards!
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
The opening event of the season, and a great way to walk off the festive celebrations and kick start a New Year fitness regime, or early training for an Ultra Challenge. Choose your distance – 10K (or Full Marathon or Half Marathon) wrap up on the Saturday or Sunday, and you’ll get a winter bobble hat (if you sign up early), a medal, some hot food & drink – and an invigorating walk taking in some of the Capital’s highlights.
A fantastic atmosphere as 4,000 or so walkers will set out from the Oval Cricket Ground, near Vauxhall, and take in some of the Capital’s key landmarks & historic sights. A big welcome back at the Oval finish line with a medal and some hot food, on completing your 10km
10K – looped 10 km route staring & finishing at the Oval Cricket Ground. Hot finishers meal.
A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace – with fantastic panoramic views. It’s a great way to kick off the season, and start to get in shape!
From the Racecourse basecamp the anticlockwise loop heads down to the City,.
10 km Loop Challenge – from the Racecourse basecamp.
TBC
A memorable 10 km to take on after the Easter break! From the Windsor Racecourse basecamp, you can Walk, Jog or Run a looped route through historic Windsor. You’ll get a few post Easter surprises, a neck buff & medal, a picnic lunch & drink at the finish.
Join us after Easter. Windsor is the historic backdrop – and the Racecourse is our Challenge basecamp. You’ll head around a beautiful 10 km route views of the Castle. It’s easy to get to, there’s plenty of parking – a great atmosphere.
10 km (Loop) – around Windsor and the castle area. Picnic at finish.
Choose how you want to join – register via that option:
For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
A great event if you are local islander. On the the bank holiday weekend. Starting at our showground basecamp – you’ll follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area. You finish back at the Cowes basecamp after a rewarding 10 mile mini challenge! 10 Mile route map coming soon.
Our Cowes basecamp is the south makes a perfect start / finish venue for your 10 Mile. Follow the estuary of the River Medina cross on the chain ferry – and really get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
NEW – Medina 10 mile. Explore Cowes and the River Medina Estuary with its marinas. Optional finishers meal back at basecamp
There’s a full range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join and exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
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For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off road paths, and pass the West Bay Harbour and views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, & an optional discounted finishers meal to celebrate your achievements.
One of Britain’s stunning coastlines, and a fantastic setting for a challenge – with amazing views as you reach West Bay, following the coastline to Eype Beach, then taking you inland for a welcome finish line in back at Bridport.
Bridport 10K – a great looped route out of our main finish line basecamp taking in a wonderful coastal section.
Parking – at the start in at Bridport
Choose how you want to join – register via that option:
For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
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.
A World Heritage site – and world famous scenery, with fells, lakes, and forests – and all in all – the best of England! The route takes you along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ – with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn. The 10km is a fantastic, scenic, loop, from Ambleside.
Ambleside 10K – a truly fantastic looped route from our major Rest Stop – and perfect if you’re staying near by and want a short / sharp challenge!
Choose how you want to join – register via that option:
For ‘Young Persons’ it’s 20% OFF Self Fund prices (21 or under – subject to min age rules).
* A ‘Platform Booking Fee’ of 3% is applied to all event registrations.
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