Walk, Jog, or Run the best of Britain! With ‘continuous’ Full 100 km challenges or a 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option with camping at half way, a new 75 km ‘3/4’ choice, testing 50 km Half & 25 km Quarter distance options, a couple of engaging off-road marathons, and a few 10K ‘taster’ events – there’s an Ultra Challenge® for everyone!
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Lake District Ultra Challenge
8-9 June 2024
100 km loop + Half & Quarter Challenge options & Ambleside 10K
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
5-6 May 2024
106 km ‘Full Island’ Loop + Half & Quarter Island options.
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
25-26 May 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge distance options
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South Coast Ultra Challenge
7-8 Sept 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options
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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
18-19 May 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options AND Marathon + Double Marathon & Bridport 10K
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Thames Path Ultra Challenge
14 – 15 Sept 2024
100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options
+ Thames Bridges 25km Trek (Sat – Central London)
+ Friday Moonlight 10K Walk (Central London)
+ The Henley 10K (Sunday)
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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
3 August 2024
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options
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Peak District Ultra Challenge
6-7 July 2024
100 km Loop + Half & Quarter Challenge options & The Bakewell 10 Mile.
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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
22 – 23 June 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options.
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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge
28 Sept 2024
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10K Challenge options
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North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
27 July 2024
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10km Challenge options.
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Easter 50 Ultra Challenge
Sat 6 April 2024
50 km 0r 25 km Loops
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London Summer Walk
Sat 24 August 2024
25 KM or 10 KM looped route – Woolwich Start / Finish
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London Winter Walk
27 & 28 Jan 2024
Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K options. Start / finish – The Oval Cricket Ground – looped routes
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Walk off the festive celebrations and kick start a New Year fitness regime, or do some early training for a full Ultra Challenge later in the year. Choose your distance – Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K, wrap up and walk on Saturday or Sunday. You’ll get a winter neck buff, a medal, hot food & drink – and an invigorating capital hike.
A fantastic atmosphere as 2,000 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. 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.
The first Ultra Challenge of the season – and a good one to take on after the Easter break! 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 few Easter surprises, 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!
Join us the weekend after Easter. 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.
The Island is easy to get to – with good transport links, and its’ coastal path is the setting for an unforgettable challenge which 2,000 or so adventurers will take on over the bank holiday weekend. From our Chale basecamp in the south, it’s clockwise to Cowes, and on through with the historic resorts in the south for the 106 km ‘full Island’ challenge. With 3/4. 1/2, & 1/4 half Island options also, new ‘Cross Island’ & ‘Medina 10 mile’ events, plus camping packages – there’s a fantastic active weekend challenge for all!
Our Chale basecamp is the south makes a perfect start / finish venue. The coastal path is one of the best – with amazing views, ups & downs, cliffs & sandy beaches, iconic Needles, Cowes with its famous marinas, and historic resort towns of Ventnor, Shanklin & Sandown. If you’ve not been to the Isle of Wight – you’ll love it – and with a fantastic Ultra Challenge to take on – it will be an unforgettable May bank holiday weekend!
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.
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.
Jurassic Marathon – 42 km Corfe Castle to Weymouth – so much better than pounding those pavements!
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.
A favourite route for vintage cars & cycles – and the original Ultra Challenge – now in its 11 year, with a varied 60% off-road route, and a classic challenge! 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. Thee’ re distance options to suit all!
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 – 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
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!
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 NEW Marathon distance for 2024 – 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!
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!
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 2nd
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!
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!
The popular ‘North Downs 50’ was back again for 2023 – with a new start & finish basecamp venue in Guildford – and was a fantastic 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.
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’ – with a range of hospitality & accommodation options available. All very accessible from London & the South East – and a great summer challenge!
Was new for 2022 – and proved to be a real gem! 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.
Explore the ‘gateway to London’ along the River Thames eastern section. Starting by Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks, our NEW 25 km looped route heads along the Thames Path around Greenwich Peninsula – past the O2, Old Royal Naval College, Cutty Sark – through the Greenwich tunnel to Docklands & Thames Barrier Park – back to Woolwich via the 2nd foot tunnel. A route steeped in history and capped with a BBQ & bar at the finish – and a great summer bank holiday weekend adventure!
A 25 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.
Excellent transport links – with New Elizabeth Line – DLR – over ground 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, the Bridges Trek, the Moonlight 10 & Henley 10K – 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!
Henley 10 K – a loop from our main riverside finish venue on Sunday morning.
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 & some food in Southwark Park, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, where a big cheers, some fizz, a medal, food, & a celebration await!
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!
NEW – ‘Thames Moonlight 10 Walk‘ on the Friday out of The Oval Cricket Ground. A fitness & fun London evening!
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 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.
The Kia Oval is well served by public transport – including the underground at Oval (Northern Line) & Vauxhall (Victoria Line).
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?
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!
The ultimate Moroccan adventure! A special end of season Ultra Challenge® with 2 marathon distances over 2 days heading down the spectacular Draa Valley to a finish line amongst the sand dunes on the edge of the Sahara. A fantastic basecamp with Bedouin style camping, autumn sunshine, full support, a hotel in magical Marrakech – optional extension packages – and an unforgettable experience!
It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days on an inspirational route through the dramatic desert scenery of Wadi Rum, with vast silent landscapes, ancient sun baked riverbeds, sand dunes, and a Bedouin style basecamp. A 6 day action packed trip – a testing challenge, magnificent scenery, camping under the stars, camaraderie, a visit to Petra, and some relaxation in the therapeutic waters of the Dead Sea. An unforgettable Arabian adventure !
Alongside our Ultra Challenge events – we’ve taken over 6,000 trekkers to Kilimanjaro’s majestic 5,895m summit, with 40 group trips each year that individuals, friends, and family can join, supported by our UK mountain leaders, expedition medics, with the best local teams & guides. If you’re after a real adventure – few are better than a Kilimanjaro Challenge!
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