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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on some of England’s finest countryside at your own pace. Walk, jog, or run your choice of 100km, 50km, Marathon, 25km, or 10km distances as part of an unforgettable challenge.

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Lake District Ultra Challenge

About the event

Walk, run or jog the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Choose your distance - the full challenge Kendal loop, or a half challenge, quarter challenge, 10km or the Lake District Marathon distance.

The Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. From there, you'll take on the hills Ambleside reaching your halfway point by Lake Windermere. Then more stunning views of nature reserves and forests, before a huge welcome and celebration back at Base Camp after a momentous journey.

As Breast Cancer Now are an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

What you'll get

  • Inclusive and fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie

  • A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you

  • Regular covered rest stops, with free food and 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 and away easy

  • Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

We'll support you all the way

  • Breast Cancer Now technical t-shirt

  • Plenty of fundraising and training support

  • Regular e-newsletters to keep you up to date

  • Support from a dedicated member of the team

Why your support matters

39% of women

Over a third of women in the UK do not check their breasts regularly for potential signs of breast cancer.

55,000 women

Around 55,000 women and 400 men are diagnosed with breast cancer every year in the UK.

1 in 7 women

One in seven women in the UK will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

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Have a question about the Lake District Ultra Challenge? Call us on 0345 092 0804 or pop us an email.

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