Lake District Ultra Challenge
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About the race
Lake District Ultra Challenge, staged in the southern Lake District with basecamp in Kendal, is a self-paced endurance event offering multiple distances. The Full Challenge is a 100 km loop featuring Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, and scenic forests and nature reserves with panoramic views. Half, Quarter and a Lakes Marathon are also available, plus an Ambleside 10K and the 42 km Lakes Marathon.
The event blends day and night travel, with full on-course support, marquee rest stops, catering, medics, massage, GPS-tracked routes, and a celebratory finish at basecamp. Optional camping/hostel, transfers, and parking. 2026 introduces Ultra March walking and Ultra Trailblazerz for runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.