The Lake District Challenge

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km looped route with a few tough hills to Ambleside; a halfway point by Lake Windermere with stunning views enroute, and a huge welcome back at basecamp! Join up to 2,000 adventurers and sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T shirt and celebration finish. With 50km half, marathon, quarter & 10km distance options also available – there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone! Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

Sign up from £10
Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
Choose your distance, including 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a 10 km option
Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

Find out more today

Event details

Where

Kendal, LA9 6NY

When

Start: 6^th June, 2026 at 12:00am

End: 7^th June, 2026 at 12:00am

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