Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England's finest countryside all at your own pace. With stunning views along every route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after completing your momentous journey, sign up with Team Macmillan for 50% off and go the extra mile for people living with cancer.
About the event
Walk, Jog, or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Suitable for all experience levels. Starting from our Kendal Base Camp, you can take on the full challenge, looping around Lake Windermere via Ambleside, or a half challenge, quarter challenge, 10km or our new Lake District Marathon distance. With the best support & hospitality all the way.
As Macmillan are an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Head to our Macmillan Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up.
How to enter the Lake District Ultra Challenge
All distance options have Charity, Mixed Funding or Own Place Fundraising for Charity options.
Charity fundraising
Mixed fundraising
Own place fundraising for charity
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Why should I join?
You’ll get full support and hospitality on the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge:
• Join as an individual or team
• Multiple distance options
• Camping packages available
• Take on the challenge at your own pace
• Fully supported and signed route event
• Food and drink provided
• Medical and welfare tents along the course
• Access to an exclusive Ultra Challenge event app
• Finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and glass of fizz - plus other goodies available!
How we'll support you
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
More about this event
For full information on this challenge, please visit the Macmillan Cancer Support Ultra page. You can also find the FAQs here or contact the Action Challenge event organisers directly.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
Each Action Challenge Ultra Series event covers different terrain and landscapes, including steep climbs and descents, stiles, and uneven pathways subject to weather effects.
If you have any queries about the route, or have any special requirements to consider that you wish to chat through further before registering, please do not hesitate to contact the Action Challenge Team who will be happy to discuss course suitability.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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