Lake District Ultra Challenge

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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Event details

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  • Date

  • Registration fee

    From £20

  • Min sponsorship

    From £100

  • Location

    Lake District

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace as a walk, jog, or run the Lake District Ultra Challenge! Basecamp is in Kendal, and from there it iss a 100km looped route with a few tough hills to Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere with stunning views en route, and a huge welcome back at basecamp!

Join up to 2,000 adventurers and sign up as an individual or as a team, taking on one of three distances (25km, 50km and 100km.). You’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food and drink, optional camping and transfers, a special medal, T-shirt and celebration finish.

Push yourself further in 2026 and take on an Ultra Challenge, the UK’s No.1 Series of treks and trail challenges.

Head to the Ultra Challenge website to discover the full 2026 Ultra Challenge series and if you have any questions about the event, please get in touch with our Events team.

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How to take part in the Lake District Ultra Challenge

I need a place

There are lots of funding options for the Lake District Ultra Challenge, from full charity sponsorship to own place charity fundraising.

I already have a place

If you already have a place and you'd like to use it to raise money for us, we'd love to have you on the team! There is no minimum target to raise.

How we will support you

What to expect when you become a #KidneyWarrior:

  • Charity technical T-shirt
  • Fundraising pack full of helpful hints and tips
  • Dedicated support from our experienced fundraising team
  • Invitation to our #KidneyWarrior Facebook page
Kidney Care UK running T-shirt and fundraising items including a fundraising guide, sponsorship form and collection tins and boxes.

Get your fundraising started!

Our Fundraising Guide is packed with fundraising ideas, tips and information to help you make your event or challenge a success.

Download your Fundraising Guide

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