Lake District Ultra Challenge
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Event Overview
The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance trekking and trail running event held in the southern Lake District. The basecamp is in Kendal, and the main route is a loop of approximately 100 km. The event offers several other distance options: ~50 km, ~42 km (Lakes Marathon), ~29 km, and a 10 km loop starting and finishing in Ambleside.
Course Details
The primary 100 km looped route begins and ends at the Kendal basecamp. It passes through varied terrain, including the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, forests, and nature reserves. The route reaches a halfway point by Lake Windermere. For participants taking on the 100 km over two days, the overnight stop is at Lakeside, Windermere.
Event Support and Features
Participants receive full support along the route. This includes regularly spaced rest stops with food and drink, medical and massage teams, and a fully signed course with GPS tracking available via a mobile app. For the longer distances, optional on-site camping or hostel accommodation is available. The event also features dedicated start categories: Ultra March® for walkers aiming for specific time targets and a new Ultra Trailblazerz® category for faster, competitive runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
