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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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About the event

Experience challenging hill climbs, breathtaking lakeside views and England’s beautiful countryside at the Lake District Ultra Challenge!

Take on the Lake District at your own pace, walking, jogging or running through stunning countryside, with the 100km route taking you past Lake Windermere and through Ambleside before returning to basecamp in Kendal. With distances ranging from 10km to 100km, there’s a challenge to suit you.

As Breast Cancer Now is an official charity partner, you can register for just £10 when you sign up to support us at the Lake District Ultra Challenge. Simply use code BCNDEAL10 when registering. This offer is available until 30 November 2026 and excludes the 10km and 10-mile distances.

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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