TRAIL BLAZERS
SOMETHING ABOUT JOINING THE CLUB...
An Ultra Challenge® is about setting new goals, 'Pushing Yourself Further', and having an unforgettable experience. We lay on the best support & hospitality available on any UK endurance style events - and we're famous for it! This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge!
BEFORE...
Good preparation and planning are key to a successful Ultra Challenge®. From the moment you sign up you’ll have access to our online guides, videos, and a ‘Challenge App’. There’s optional training walks & runs, along with participant forums to share training ideas, encouragement, and advice. Join us, and you’ll join a large welcoming community.
We’ve a Challenge App to download, with all the info at your fingertips:
- Latest news updates
- Training guides
- Kit & equipment lists
- Route maps
- Rest Stop details
- Travel planning
- Food menus
- Merchandise shop
Our Facebook community has 9,000+ followers – and is a great place to meet fellow Challengers, join discussions on training, kit, fundraising, & meet-up training sessions. Our experienced Challengers are happy to answer any questions you might have.
Our training guides are developed by experienced walkers & runners, covering – nutrition, hydration, and foot care, to the building up of distance & stamina for all experience levels – with tailored plans taking you to your 25km, 50km, or 100km challenge.
If you choose to fundraise for a charity of your choice, we’ll confirm that to them. They’ll provide you with a fundraising pack, and a point of contact on hand to answer any charity questions and to provide advice & support on how to reach your fundraising targets.
We have a series of Training Walks – led by our team – which are a great way to build your fitness, test your kit, make new friends – and ask any questions.
We have a series of ‘Top Tips’ online videos – hosted by our expert panel. You’ll also be invited to join our Event Director for an online video briefing with a Q&A session before your challenge, and to find out the key final info before the big day.
Each Challenge has ‘Bookable Extras’ to help make your travel planning easy:
- Coach transfers
- Shuttle buses
- Camping packages
- Car parking
