TRAINING VIRTUAL CHALLENGES
FREE - when you sign up to a 2027 Ultra Challenge
LIVE FROM 1st SEPT 2026
- 4 TRAINING VIRTUALS
- 100KM TO 5,000KM
- WALK, JOG, RUN
- ANYWHERE, ANY TIME
- START & FINISH AT YOUR PACE
- INTERACTIVE MAPS
- UPLOAD IMAGES
- PRIZE DRAWS
Virtual Challenges are the perfect motivational tool to enhance your training – and in 2027 you’ll be able to take part year-round with a suite of ‘Training Virtuals’ keeping connected to the Ultra Challenge community.
Each registration to a 2027 Ultra Challenge includes a FREE Training Virtual. To claim your Virtual, request a personalised discount code using the form below.
You will be emailed with a unique Discount Code before the Virtuals go live on 1st September 2026.
Activities from Strava/Garmin/Fitbit & more automatically upload along an Interactive Map towards your destination. There are distance options from 100km up to 5000km, perfect for all training levels!
REQUEST YOUR CODE TODAY
How It Works...
Claim your FREE Training Virtual
For every Ultra Challenge you sign up to, you are entitled to one FREE Training Virtual. To request your free entry code, fill out the Code Request Form.
Codes will be emailed by 1st September 2026, when the NEW Training Virtuals go live. Sign up to your virtual of choice, and connect to Strava/Garmin/Fitbit to start logging your distance.
Training Virtuals Options
Great British Trails
From the South West Coast Path to Hadrian's Wall.
100km ⦁ 300km ⦁ 450km ⦁ 600km ⦁ 800km ⦁ 1000km
Take on the best of Britain’s trails with 6 different distances suited to all abilities – each with an interactive map to track your progress.
- Hadrian’s Wall • 100km coast to coast along the Emperor’s Wall.
- Offa’s Dyke • 300km along the England/Wales border.
- The Pennine Way • 450km along England’s first National Trail.
- The Orange Way • 600km from Devon to London.
- The Northern 500 • 800km through dramatic Scottish Highlands.
- South West Coast Path • 1000km along this iconic coastal trail.
El Camino
Stunning trails on 3 different El Camino routes.
600km ⦁ 800km ⦁ 1000km
A Virtual classic with unbeatable European routes covering multiple countries, and iconic scenery.
- Camino Portugués • 600km from Lisbon in Portugal.
- Camino Francés • the original and most popular 800km Camino trail from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port.
- Via de la Plata • 1000km to Santiago de Compostela across a historic roman road from.
Across Britain
Diagonal routes from top to bottom of Britain.
1200km ⦁ 1400km
Enjoy two different routes across mainland Great Britain – south-west to north-east, and south-east to north-west!
- Dover 2 Durness • 1200km along the lesser known of the two cross-country routes.
- John O’Groats to Land’s End • Complete 1400km between the mainland’s most distant points.
Great American Trails
NEW mega Virtual Challenges.
3500km ⦁ 4250km ⦁ 5000km
The Great American Trails are designed to test your mileage, and push your training further – don’t underestimate the distance!
- The Appalachian Trail • Iconic 3500km of wilderness & mountains.
- The Pacific Crest Trail • 4250km across the Western States.
- The Continental Divide Trail • 5000km across the Rocky Mountains known for demanding terrain.
Prize Draws...
Merchandise, Free Challenges, & more to be won
At key points throughout the year, we’ll be running prize draws for our Challengers making the most of the Training Virtuals on offer. Details for our first prize draw will be released before September when signups go live!
What You'll Get...
Below is the cost of entry. Optional extras can only send to a UK address. Request your free code now, and prepare for Training Virtuals sign ups to launch on 1st September 2026 – plenty of time to start getting ready for your 2027 Ultra Challenge.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
£10 ENTRY FEE
- Request your free entry code after you’ve signed up to a 2027 Ultra Challenge!
- Signups to Virtual Training Challenges go live 1st September 2026
- 4 Challenges with multiple distance options: 100km – 5000km
- Optional Finisher Medal
- Interactive Maps – track your progress
All entries are FREE for 'CLUB MEMBERS'
Club Members may still only enter one Training Virtual at a time.
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
MAKE YOUR CHALLENGE SPECIAL!
You will have the option to purchase a Training Virtual medal after completing your Virtual Challenges - live from 1st September.
Fundraise for Charity
Our Virtual Challenges have raised over £300,000 for UK Charities, and we’re hoping these will raise another £50,000 for the Ultra Challenge Charity Partners.
Use your Virtual Challenge to enhance your fundraising on your main Ultra Challenge in 2027! Why not post updates to your supporters and show the dedication you are putting in to achieving your Ultra Challenge Goals
2027 SERIES PARTNERS
OUR OFFICIAL FUNDRAISING PARTNER
