Lake District Ultra Challenge
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Lake District Ultra Challenge
The event is a multi-distance trail challenge based in the Southern Lake District with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop of approximately 100 km that passes Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves, and includes several steep climbs and extensive waymarked trails.
Available challenge distances include:
- 100 km full loop
- ~50 km half route
- ~25 km quarter route
- Marathon Lakes Trail distance
- 10 km Ambleside route
Support and logistics are provided throughout the route. Covered rest stops are positioned approximately every 12.5 km, with larger stops near 25 km, 50 km, 75 km and 100 km; these offer seating, toilets, medical presence, baggage pick up and catering. Snack stations appear every 12.5 km and full meals are provided about every 25 km. Hot drinks, water and energy drinks are available and dietary requirements are catered for. A timing system logs progress at rest stops and GPS tracking is available via the event app.
Camping packages and hostel options are offered at the Kendal basecamp for multi-day participants, with showers and drinks stations. Medical, podiatry and massage services operate at rest stops and along the route. Finishers receive a medal, t shirt, a photo at the finish and a finishers meal. Shuttle buses and parking options are provided for travel to and from the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
