Take on the best of Britain’s trails with full support all the way – and Push Yourself Further! ‘Continuous’ Full 100km challenges, or a 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100km option with halfway camping; testing 50km & satisfying 25km options, a few trail Marathons, and a set of 10K taster events. An Ultra March® category for determined walkers, and NEW Trailblazerz® for ambitious runners. AND – 3 New Events for 2027!
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Our end of season challenge takes in some of the best of the wonderful Chilterns countryside, with historic trails, nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with fantastic views. Starting & finishing at our basecamp near Henley on Thames, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ, bar & entertainment, with extensive on-site weekend camping & parking options.
A great way to end the season, with extra hospitality to turn it into a celebration. The route will surprise some as it’s rural, scenic, and varied – and all quite close to London & accessible. Why not join us?
An end of season Ultra Challenge®– in the ‘Garden of England’. A basecamp near Maidstone, with parking & weekend camping options, the main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line and celebration. It’s easily accessible; you’ll get full support; and with 25km & 10km options also available, there’s a Kent Downs Ultra Challenge® waiting for you!
NEW 50km ULTRA MARCH OPTION
A great way to end the season, with extra hospitality to turn it into a celebration. The route will surprise some as it’s rural, scenic, and varied – and all quite close to London & accessible. Why not join us?
50 km Loop – From basecamp it’s anticlockwise around the Kent Downs.
25 km Loop – Sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford.
10 km Loop – sits within both the 50km and 25km loop and splits off at the Pilgrim Way
ULTRA MARCH® option for 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 50 km runners.
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!
25km – starting & finishing at The Dungeon. The route heads along the Thames and then loops through the heart of the Capital. Ideal if you’re after some Halloween fun and a proper horror hike with arest stop en route.
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!
Walk off the festive celebrations and kick start the New Year, or some early training for an Ultra Challenge! On Saturday or Sunday – choose your distance – wrap up – and walk with 2,000 or so others! You’ll get a winter neck buff, full support & hospitality – and an invigorating day out in the Capital!
A fantastic atmosphere as 2,000 or so walkers set out from the Oval Cricket Ground and take in some of the Capital’s key landmarks & historic sights. There’re rest stops en route with snacks & drinks – and a big welcome back at the Oval finish line with a medal and some hot food.
A great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a 50 km Ultra, a testing 29 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace! From our Bath Racecourse basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes around & through Bath – with fantastic panoramic views, past the famous Royal Crescent, along the River Avon and taking in many of the city’s sights & sounds and the surrounding countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, and a celebration finish back at basecamp. 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, past the famous Royal Crescent, and along the River Avon. The route join sections of the popular ‘Bath Circuit’ – with a lunch stop at Coombe Down, before re-joining the River Avon Trail to the east of the City. Heading north it joins Limestone Link and on into the countryside to pick up the famous Cotswold Way, and it’s around and back to the Racecourse where a loud cheer and a welcome celebration awaits.
From the Windsor Racecourse basecamp, you can Walk, Jog or Run a looped route 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km through historic Windsor, along the Thames Path, and enjoy some wonderful surrounding countryside. You’ll get a neck buff & medal, hot food & drink at the finish – and it’s a great event to test those legs, and to get in shape!
Windsor is the historic backdrop – and the Racecourse is our Challenge basecamp. You’ll head through the Great Park, with fantastic views of the Castle, along the famous Thames Path, and take in some wonderful surrounding countryside. It’s easy to get to, there’s plenty of parking – a great atmosphere, and distance options to suit all.
Spectacular World Heritage coastline, and an amazing challenge with distance options for all! This is one of the best Ultra Challenges – a tough one – but the most popular, as there’re distance options to suit all! From the Corfe Castle start, the main route heads down to Swanage, and along to Weymouth at half way for the 100 km full challenge, with lots of ups & downs – and then on to a welcome finish line celebration in the vibrant Dorset town of Bridport. With a full range of distance options – there’s challenge for all on the Jurassic Coast!
One of Britain’s stunning coastlines, and a fantastic setting for a challenge – with amazing views, a few steep hills, and varied landscape. A Corfe Castle start, down to Swanage and west to Lulworth Cove and Weymouth at the ‘half way’. Down to the iconic Durdle Door, along to Abbotsbury, on to Chesil Beach, over West Bay’s famous sandstone cliffs – and finally a welcome finish line in Bridport. Highlights all the way – and distance choices to suit everyone! With camping options at the Corfe Castle & Weymouth – it will be an unforgettable Dorset Coast weekend.
Full Challenge – 100 km as a full-on ‘continuous’ challenge from Corfe Castle to Bridport, via Weymouth.
Full ‘Daylight’ – 100 km over 2 days, with Weymouth half way overnight camping option or local hotel / B&B.
3/4 Challenge (76km) – new for 2024 – and perfect if you want to up the distance – without taking on the Full 100km
1st Half – a tough & varied 58 km, from Corfe Castle to Weymouth, with many of the ‘Jurassic’ highlights.
2nd Half – 42 km (a marathon!) from Weymouth to Bridport. Also Ideal for joining a ‘Full Challenge’ friend.
NEW Weymouth Marathon – 42 km Loop setting out from our major Weymouth basecamp facility.
Quarters – 1st (25 km) is a loop of the Isle of Purbeck via Swanage, or ‘The Classic Jurassic‘ 2nd Quarter (34 km) to Weymouth via Lulworth Cove.
Bridport 10K – a great looped route out of our main finish line basecamp taking in a wonderful coastal section
ULTRA MARCH® option for 100 km or 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 100 km or 50 km runners.
A favourite route for vintage cars & cycles – and the original Ultra Challenge – now in its 11 year, with a varied 60% off-road route. A Richmond and on towards the North Downs and on through wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to Turners Hill at halfway (with optional camping). The Full 100 km challenge heads up & over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline and the racecourse finish line. There’ re distance options to suit all!
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Sussex Marathon Option (Turners Hill to Brighton
Brighton 25km loop (from the racecourse)
100km ULTRA MARCH OPTION – 100km as a walk, hike, trek – in less than 24 Hours!
A lively start in Richmond – and then along the Thames to Kingston, and a picnic lunch near Sutton. On over the North Downs and through wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to the ‘half way’ point at Turners Hill. For full 100 km challengers – its more Sussex countryside and then up & over the steep South Downs with the Brighton coast then coming into view – followed by the final push towards a memorable Brighton Racecourse finish line.
Full Challenge – 100 km as a full-on ‘continuous’ challenge, starting from Richmond.
Full ‘Daylight’ – 100 km over 2 days with a half way overnight camping option or B&B.
3/4 Challenge – 75 km & ideal if you want to ‘up your distance’ – without committing to a Full 100km – and you miss out the first ‘semi urban’ 25km! Sutton > Brighton
1st Half – 58 km to Turners Hill, taking in the North Downs and some wonderful countryside.
2nd Half – Sussex Marathon – 42 km from Turners Hill – a Marathon distance! Also Ideal if you want to join up with a Full Challenge friend.
Quarters – if 25 km is more your thing – there’s the 1st & 2nd
+ the NEW Brighton 25 km loop from the Racecours
ULTRA MARCH® option for 100 km or 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 100 km or 50 km runners.
Take on & enjoy some of England’s finest countryside at your pace. From our convenient Kendal basecamp (with optional camping) the full 100 km route is an anticlockwise loop taking in a few tough hills & fells, Ambleside, Lake Windermere at half way (with hostel accommodation option) nature reserves, and forests – with stunning views en-route – and distance options to suit all adventurers!
100KM / 50km ULTRA MARCH OPTION
A World Heritage site – and world famous scenery, with fells, lakes, and forests – and all in all – the best of England! Kendal, on the edge of the National Park, makes a perfect start/finish base camp for an amazing challenge – with optional pre-event camping & half-way hostel accommodation by Windermere for ‘2 Day & Half’ challengers. There’s also a fantastic, scenic, 10km loop option from Ambleside – and a stunning Trail Marathon option – also finishing in Ambleside.
Full Challenge – 100 km as a full-on ‘continuous’ challenge. with a Kendal start & finish.
Full ‘Daylight’ – 100 km over 2 days – overnight YMCA Lakeside hostel / B&B option at Windermere half way.
1st Half ~50 km taking in Garburn Pass & Ambleside to Windermere Lakeside, with YMCA hostel option.
2nd Half ~50 km from Lakeside & also ideal if you want to join up with a Full Challenge friend.
Lakes Marathon 42 km – New for 2024. Takes in the stunning first quarter, and adds a fantastic loop around Ambleside.
Quarters – if 29 km might suit you – the stunning 1st Quarter goes to Ambleside via the tough Garburn Pass.
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!
ULTRA MARCH® option for 100 km or 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 100 km or 50 km runners.
Ultra Challengers have been screaming out for an East Anglia event – and we’re now heading to Norfolk. From a basecamp at Cromer Hall the main 55km & relatively flat route, heads out on the ‘Weavers Way’ through diverse landscapes, National Trust Estates and woodland, to North Walsham at halfway. On to the seaside village of Mundesley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and up the Norfolk Coastal path, with dramatic cliffs & sandy beaches to a lively finish-line line back in Cromer. With 25km & 10K options also – it’s time to head east!
From a basecamp at Cromer Hall the 55km & relatively flat route, heads out on the ‘Weavers Way’ through diverse landscapes, National Trust Estates and woodland, to North Walsham at halfway. On to the seaside village of Mundesley, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and up the Norfolk Coastal path, with dramatic cliffs & sandy beaches to a lively finish-line line back in Cromer – with a finishers meal & massage!
A spectacular 100 km looped route from our new basecamp in Cirencester – the ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds – which takes in some fabulous scenery. Stunning views, idyllic villages, and rolling hills – it’s easy to access, plenty of parking, and there’s onsite pre-event University style accommodation at basecamp. A testing challenge, with some tough climbs in the first half – and rewards with a real sense of achievement.
A looped route from our Cirencester basecamp with a some tough, including Coaley Peak with stunning views out to the west towards the Bristol Channel & Wales beyond. ‘Half way, of the full challenge, is Wotton-under-Edge – with camping options available. A great way to experience the best of the Cotswolds – and with optional University hall accommodation at the basecamp makes it better than ever!
– Full Challenge – 100 km as a full-on ‘continuous’ challenge – Cirencester start & finish.
Full ‘Daylight’ – 100 km over 2 days with half way overnight camping option or B&B.
3/4 Challenge (new) ~76 km from Painswick to Cirencester – and ideal if you want to ‘up’ your distance!
1st Half ~53 km to Wotton, taking in a few tough hills – but rewarded with stunning views! New ULTRA MARCH Option available – do it in less than 12 hours as a walk / trek
2nd Half ~47 km from Wotton. Also Ideal if you want to join up with a Full Challenge friend.
Quarters – if 25 km is more your thing – there’re options for both the 1st & the stunning ( and tough) 2nd
Cirencester 10 km – if you’re in the area and want a bit of exercise and to explore the countryside – come and join us. Families are welcome!
ULTRA MARCH® option for 100 km or 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 100 km or 50 km runners.
Basecamp is in Scarborough – famous for its Fair, and a popular seaside spa since the 17th century. The route heads around the town & beaches, past the castle and then north along the Cleveland Way, with a stunning & historic coastline up through Robin Hood Bay and onwards to Whitby, of Captain Cook & Abbey fame, and our welcome halfway 50km stop. For full 100km challengers, it’s inland along the Esk Valley before heading south into classic moorland scenery. On through Moors Park Forest – joining the Tabular Hills Walk back to Scarborough basecamp, where a big celebration awaits at the finish of an epic challenge!
Our Scarborough basecamp makes a perfect start / finish venue with camping options. The coastal path is one of the best – with amazing views, ups & downs, and bays. Historic Whitby is the 50 km halfway point, and our rest stop is close to the famous Abbey – where we have overnight camping. The 2nd half is all about the ‘classic’ moorland scenery & landscapes – and a real contrast to the 1st 50km. If you’ve not been to this part of England – you’ll love it – with a fantastic ‘summer solstice’ Ultra Challenge to take on!
We’ll welcome 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park, and our major ‘Basecamp’ hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, with a range of camping options, hospitality & local accommodation. The full 100 km Challenge takes in a varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery with wonderful views, and with 50 km, 25 km & 10 mile distance options passing Chatsworth House – there’s a Peaks Challenge for all!
The figure of 8 route out from our Bakewell basecamp provides fantastic & varied experience – from Chatsworth House & disused historic railway lines to Dales and rolling countryside with fabulous views. Choose a distance that suits, and with camping options at basecamp – or nearby B&B’s in Bakewell itself – it makes for a great Peaks weekend away!
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. With 50km, marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge option as well, and a bar & entertainment at basecamp.
A real gem and one of the best Ultra Challenge routes! From basecamp in the shadow of Dunster Castle, the route takes in the fabulous 1st section of the 630 mile SW Coastal Path – from Minehead to Porlock, with fantastic views out towards Wales. Then it’s up & over scenic Exmoor via Dunkery Beacon as we head back to basecamp after an unforgettable 50 km & testing 1600 metres of climb. With camping options, BBQ, bar, entertainment & beaches nearby, it’s a summer highlight not to miss!
A great challenge in the South West taking in the start of the magnificent South West Coastal Path, and the unique countryside of Exmoor – including Dunkery Beacon (Exmoor’s high point) – with panoramic views. Our start / finish venue beneath Dunster Castle is ‘challenge basecamp’ – with a full range of hospitality & camping options across the weekend.
50 km Loop Challenge – from Dunster Castle basecamp near Minehead – with the coastal path, Exmoor, and Dunkery Beacon.
25 km 1st Half Challenge – from Dunster Castle basecamp to Porlock – via Minehead and the coastal path
25 km 2nd Half Challenge – from Porlock up to Exmoor – over Dunkery Beacon and back to Dunster basecamp
25 km Loop Challenge – from Dunster Castle basecamp – with the coastal path & Exmoor.
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.
ULTRA MARCH® option for 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 50 km runners.
A start & finish basecamp venue in Guildford – and a fantastic summer event! The looped route takes in some of the North Downs Way, The Surrey Hills, and the magnificent views over the countryside to the south. Join us for this fantastic mid-summer challenge – with good access from London and the surrounding area, plus looped routes for easy logistics, and optional adjacent University style accommodation.
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’ – with a range of hospitality & accommodation options available. All very accessible from London & the South East – and a great summer challenge!
Explore the ‘gateway to London’ along the River Thames eastern section. Starting by Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks, our Marathon loop route heads to Docklands and to the Olympic Park, through the City, along the Thames along the Thames to Greenwich where it joins the 25km route. Past the Cutty Sark, a rest stop at the Naval College, around the Greenwich Peninsula – past the O2, Old Royal Naval College, past Thames Barrier Park – and back to the Woolwich basecamp. A route steeped in history and capped with a BBQ & bar at the finish – and a great summer holiday weekend adventure!
A Marathon (42km), 25km, or 10km 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 and explore new parts of London – and to celebrate the end of summer with a BBQ and bar at the finish.
Excellent transport links – with Elizabeth Line – DLR – overground trains from London Bridge – and the River Busses – all head to Woolwich.
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge. An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with half & quarter distance options available – there’s a South Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!
A magnificent challenge backdrop with includes Beachy Head, Seven Sisters Country Park, Brighton sea-front, Devil’s Dyke, and a fantastic 100 km finish in historic Arundel. Whether it’s a full, half, or quarter challenge – it will be unforgettable – and a real highlight of the year!
Take on England’s greatest river with a ‘flat’ 100 km route heading out from Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court to Runnymede, of Magna Carta fame, at the 50 km half way. For the full challenge – it’s on to Windsor and then past wonderful historic scenery & countryside to Henley. With half, quarter distance options also – there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone, and the most popular event of the season!
The Thames is steeped in history, and the route heads upstream to Henley taking in Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, Windsor, Eton, and some wonderful countryside along the way.
Full Challenge – 100 km as a full-on ‘continuous’ challenge, Putney Bridge to Henley.
Full ‘Daylight’ – 100 km over 2 days with overnight camping option or B&B at half way.
1st Half – 50 km from Putney to Runnymede, taking in Richmond and Hampton Court.
2nd Half – 50 km – Runnymede to Henley. Also Ideal if you want to join up with a ‘Full Challenger’ friend.
Quarters – if ~25 km is more your thing – ALL 4 quarters are available options – and all are great!
ULTRA MARCH® option for 100 km or 50 km ‘hasty hikers’.
TRAILBLAZERZ® option for quicker / competitive 100 km or 50 km runners.
Venture across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 of London’s historic bridges – each with its own fascinating story, and with a mid-point refreshment stop at The Oval for some snacks & drinks. 25km later it’s a finish line celebration in Southwark Park, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge – where a big cheers, some fizz, a medal & a picnic lunch await!
THAMES 10 KM OPTION – starting at The Oval Cricket Ground – and finishing at Southwark Park – beyond Tower Bridge
The Bridges Trek is a great way to see the best of London with cityscape views & unfolding history. Over 2,000 will take it on, and there’s a party style atmosphere at the finish – and plenty of time to celebrate afterwards!
THAMES 10 KM OPTION – Saturday morning – Oval Cricket Ground Start- Southwark Park finish – great atmosphere & picnic lunch.
AND – ‘Thames Moonlight 10 Walk‘ on the Friday evening out of The Oval Cricket Ground (see the next event – scroll down!)
Kicks off the Thames Path Challenge festival of events on Friday evening. Take on a spirited 10km or an energetic 10 mile looped route through the heart of London passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. A lively finish awaits – with some fizz, a medal, some welcome hot food & drink. Perfect to join with friends after work for an active evening on the town!
The ‘Twilight 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 bar will be open afterwards.
Take on a Friday evening 10km or 10 miles on a looped walking route – starting at The Oval. Hot food afterwards. Perfect for some exercise + some fun – ideal for groups & teams.
ALSO – There’s a Saturday Morning ‘THAMES 10K’. Part of the Thames Bridges Trek – starting from The Oval Cricket Ground on Saturday (10.30-11.00am) and finishing at Southwark Park with a picnic lunch.
The Kia Oval is well served by public transport – including the underground at Oval (Northern Line) & Vauxhall (Victoria Line).
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