Lake District Ultra Challenge

Back again for 2022 - walk, jog, or run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. Test yourself on a fantastic Ultra Challenge - suitable for all experience levels - and you'll get the best support and hospitality all the way.

Our Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. From there it's a 100km anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves - with some stunning views en-route - before a huge welcome and celebration back at Base Camp after a momentous journey. Push yourself further - 100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available.

Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

How to enter the Lake District Ultra Challenge

Charity Sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising

• Full Challenge (~100km) - £30 registration fee + £595 fundraising pledge
• Half Challenge (~50km) - £20 registration fee + £395 fundraising pledge
• Quarter Challenge (~25km) - £10 registration fee + £245 fundraising pledge

Mixed Fundraising - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less

• Full Challenge (~100km) - £110 registration fee + £330 fundraising pledge
• Half Challenge (~50km) - £72.50 registration fee + £218 fundraising pledge
• Quarter Challenge (~25km) - £45 registration fee + £135 fundraising pledge

Self Fund - you pay the full cost of the event place, fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline

• Full Challenge (~100km) - £198 registration fee
• Half Challenge (~50km) - £129 registration fee
• Quarter Challenge (~25km) - £79 registration fee

For full details and to sign up, visit the Lake District Ultra website.

You'll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge.

• Join as an individual or team
• Full, Half and Quarter challenge options
• 2 day 100km 'daylight' option
• Half way camping option
• Walk at your own pace
• Covered rest stops
• Fully signed route
• Free food and drink
• Medics, massage, and pace walkers
• Shuttle buses and transfers
• Ultra Challenge mobile app
• Medal, t-shirt and a glass of bubbly when you finish

How we'll support you

As part of Team Macmillan, you'll receive:

• First class support from the Macmillan Hiking Team, from sign up right through to when you cross the finish line
• A free Macmillan top, plus iron-on letters to customise your kit
• A digital fundraising pack bursting with fundraising tips and tricks
• Training support to get you ready for your challenge
• E-newsletters to keep you up-to-date
• An exclusive Team Macmillan Hiking Facebook group to meet your teammates

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.

For full information on this challenge, please visit the Lake District Ultra website. You can also find FAQs here.

Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.

Visually impaired participants are welcome and usually take part with someone supporting them on route. There may be a discounted charge for this to cover event costs such as food etc. Event sites are generally in playing fields or outdoor areas on flat land. For spectators, there is limited wheelchair access, and this can vary on the day depending on ground conditions.

For more details, please speak to the Action Challenge team who will be happy to discuss course suitability for your accessibility requirements.

By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.