Alongside some of our main Ultra Challenges we have 10 km or 10 mile events for those who want a shorter challenge, or perhaps experience a ‘taster’ to see what an Ultra Challenge set up is. 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, push yourself, 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. You’ll get full support, there’s an optional BBQ – and you’ll enjoy a great day out! Scroll down to see the events – they are in date order – and a few are walking only.
The opening event of the 2023 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 & buff, a medal, some hot food & drink – and an invigorating walk taking in some of the Capital’s highlights.
A great way to start the year as you intend it to go on! Join 4,000 Challengers and take on a brisk walk through the streets of London, and taking in many of its famous sights.
– 26 mile / 42 km Marathon – looped routes starting & finishing at the Oval Cricket Ground
– 13 mile / 21 km Half Marathon – looped route starting & finishing at the Oval Cricket Ground
– 10K (Sunday only) – 10 km looped route staring & finishing at the Oval Cricket Ground
A 10 km looped route with a start & finish at the main Bridport (Dorset) finish venue of the tough 100 km Jurassic Coast Challenge. The route explores the off-road paths, the West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful sandstone cliffs. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, and a discounted BBQ meal available to celebrate your achievements. Sunday parking included at Bridport.
~10 km clockwise loop from our Bridport basecamp – 286 metres of climb
At your finish in Bridport – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
A 10 km fabulous looped route with a start & finish at Ambleside. The route explores a terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 lakes’ & and Loughrigg Tarn as well. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz, & a picnic lunch to celebrate your achievements.
~10 km clockwise loop from our Ambleside basecamp – 330 metres of climb
At your finish in Ambleside – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Take on our NEW 10 mile looped route starting & finishing at our major Bakewell Ultra Challenge basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Herritage Way along The River Derwent. up to Chatsworth House. It is easy to join & leave with parking & overnight camping options available.
~10 mile clockwise loop from our Bakewell Showground basecamp – 405 metres of climb
At your finish in Bakewell (basecamp) – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Take on our NEW 10 KM looped route starting & finishing at our major Surrey Sports Park Ultra Challenge basecamp, taking in public footpaths within Littleton past Loseley Park. It is easy to join & leave with parking & accessible transport into London.
~10 KM clockwise loop from our Surrey Sports Park basecamp – 233 metres of climb
At your finish in Surrey Sports Park (basecamp) – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
A fantastic 10 km looped route from the basecamp (with on-site optional camping) that lies below the magnificent Dunster Castle. The route explores stunning views of the Castle, ancient hill forts and wonderful trails through the estate woodlands & hills with amazing views at the top. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & a discounted meal to celebrate your achievements.
10 km clockwise route from our basecamp beneath the Castle – with 318 metres of climb
At your finish in Dunster Castle – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
Kicks off the Thames Path Challenge festival of events. Take on a spirited 10 km or an energetic 10 mile looped route 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 a glass of fizz & a ‘Moon medal’, some welcome hot food, drink, and bar!
The ‘Moonlight 10 Walk‘ is on Friday evening with a start / finish near The Oval Cricket Ground. It will be a fun London evening along the Thames – and if you have the legs the bar will be open afterwards.
Take on 10 km or 10 miles from Vauxhall. Hot food afterwards + bar. Perfect for some exercise & for some fun – ideal for groups & teams.
It’s a fabulous 10 km loop from the riverside finish venue of the main Thames Path Challenge near Henley Bridge. A great ‘mini’ challenge to take it on at your pace on Sunday morning, and get your family & friends involved. There’s a challenge neck buff, finishers medal, glass of fizz, and an optional BBQ + a ‘Kids’ 2 K walk (with goodie bag) for the young challengers.
An action packed 10 km and a lively atmosphere with a start / finish by the the river at the finish venue of the main Thames Path Challenge.
It’s 10 km – as a walk, jog, or run – as an individual or as a team. For the active young ones – there’s a ‘Kids 2K Walk’
A beautiful 10km looped route from the basecamp at Henley Showground (which has camping available). The route explores public footpaths & wonderful woodlands within the Culden Faw estate. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & an optional discounted BBQ meal to celebrate your achievements.
~10 km anticlockwise loop from our Henley Showground basecamp – 235 meters of climb
At your finish in Henley Showground – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
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 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 – and a souvenir bobble hat to ward off the spirits.
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