Lake District Ultra Challenge
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Event overview
The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District with basecamp in Kendal on 6-7 June 2026. The main route is a loop starting and finishing at Kendal. The course passes the Garburn Pass, Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves, and includes several hills.
Support is provided throughout the event. Rest stops are covered and located roughly every 12.5 km, with major stops at about 25, 50, 75 and 100 km. Meals are provided approximately every 25 km and hot drinks, water and energy drinks are available at all stops. Medical, podiatry and massage teams will be present, and the route is marked with arrows and glow-sticks. An event app provides route maps and GPS tracking. Finishers receive a medal, a t-shirt, a finishers meal and a celebratory drink.
Routes and options
- 100 km - full continuous loop, ~2500 m climb
- 100 km - two-day option, 50 km + 50 km, 1300 m then 1200 m climb
- 50 km - half Challenge, ~1300 m climb
- 42 km - Lakes Marathon, ~1200 m climb
- 29 km - quarter Challenge, ~900 m climb
- 10 km - Ambleside loop, ~350 m climb
Other arrangements include camping packages, YMCA or hostel accommodation at Lakeside, shuttle transfers to stations, parking, an Ultra March category for walkers and a Trailblazerz category for faster runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
