Lake District Ultra Challenge
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Lake District Ultra Challenge
The event takes place from a basecamp in Kendal in the southern Lake District on 5-6 June 2027. The main route is a roughly 100 km loop that passes Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves, and a few tough hills. The route returns to basecamp for a finish-line celebration.
Distances available include:
- 100 km loop
- ~50 km
- 25 km
- Lakes Trail Marathon
- 10 km Ambleside
Participants receive on-route support and covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km with major stops near 25 km, 50 km, 75 km and 100 km. Snack stops appear every 12.5 km and meal stops around every 25 km. Hot drinks, water and energy drinks are provided at all stops, with options to cater for dietary requirements and lighter options stated for runners. Rest stop facilities include seating, toilets, medical areas, changing rooms and baggage pick up.
Medical support and care are provided by a team of doctors, paramedics, first aiders, podiatrists and masseuses who staff rest stops and patrol the route. The route is signed with numerous pink arrows and glow-sticks at night and is supported by GPS tracking in an event app. Timing scans at rest stops log progress for monitoring.
Camping and hostel accommodation options are available at the event base camp, with camping packages offering hot showers, drinks stations and chill out areas. Shuttle buses and transfers operate to nearby stations and parking areas; solo start, Ultra March and Trailblazerz options are also offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
