Lake District Ultra Challenge

Name: Lake District Ultra Challenge
Start: 2027-06-05T00:00:00+01:00
End: 2027-06-06T00:00:00+01:00

Discover the beauty of England’s most iconic National Park while tackling this stunning Ultra Challenge, offering routes from 10km to 100km. Join more than 1,500 Challengers walking, jogging, and running on spectacular Lake District trails!

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Set out from basecamp in Kendal, over the Garburn Pass to the charming town of Ambleside. Relax and refresh at your 50km point on the shores of Lake Windermere, before full 100km Challengers set out towards Newby Bridge and Cartmel, before heading back to their finish line in Kendal.

Early Bird Offer – 50% OFF Fundraising Reg Fees

Ends 31st August 26

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What to expect

Join as an individual or as a team and get ready to experience full support every step of the way. Regular rest stops packed with food & drink, hot meals, fully marked routes, massage & medical care, marshals on course and walking the route with you, and of course an unbeatable community.

There’s even camping/accommodation options & transfers for all Challengers available so you can plan your whole weekend smoothly.

Walk, Jog, or Run – just choose your distance: 100km, 50km, 25km or 10k.

What we offer

By running for #TeamMDUK you’ll receive:

A welcome pack to get you started
A Muscular Dystrophy UK T-Shirt
Walk, job, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
Regular rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
Transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
Access to training tips, information of preventing injury and nutrition advice
Support, ideas and tips to help you reach your fundraising target
An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and Ultra Challenge t-shirt
Choice of fundraising options – click on the sign up link for more info!

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Join #TeamMDUK and register today for the Lake District Ultra Challenge to help change the future of muscle wasting conditions.

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Details

Date Saturday 5 June 2027 Location Kendal Registration Fee From £10 Minimum sponsorship From £150 Sign up now

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