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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Kendal, United Kingdom • 6-7 Jun 2026

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.

United Kingdom North West (England) Kendal

Race information

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100 km
2500 m+
Full Continuous ~100 Km
100 km
2500 m+
Full 2 Day 'daylight' ~100 Km
50 km
1200 m+
2nd 1/2 Challenge ~50 Km
50 km
1300 m+
1st 1/2 Challenge ~50 Km
42 km
1200 m+
Lakes Marathon ~42 Km
29 km
900 m+
1st 1/4 Challenge ~29 Km
10 km
350 m+
The Ambleside 10 ~10 Km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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