Lake District Ultra Challenge
Kendal, United Kingdom • 6-7 Jun 2026
Lake District Ultra Challenge
The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place 6-7 June 2026 with basecamp in Kendal. The event offers a looped full route of approximately 100 km, which passes the Garburn Pass, Ambleside and a halfway point by Lake Windermere, and includes forests and nature reserves and notable climbs.
Multiple route formats are available:
- Full continuous ~100 km loop, Kendal basecamp, ~2500 m climb
- Full 2 day option: 50 km on day one and 50 km on day two
- 1st half ~50 km, Kendal to Lakeside, ~1300 m climb
- Lakes Marathon ~42 km, Kendal to Ambleside, ~1200 m climb
- 1st quarter ~29 km, Kendal to Ambleside
- Ambleside 10 ~10 km loop, Ambleside, ~350 m climb
The event provides covered rest stops roughly every 12.5 km with larger hubs at about 25, 50, 75 and 100 km. Food and drink are included at stops, with lighter options for runners and a finishers meal. Medical support, podiatrists and massage services are available at rest stops and along the route. The course is fully signed and uses GPS tracking through an event app; the timing system scans progress at rest stops.
Logistics options include on site camping packages, optional YMCA or hostel accommodation at the halfway point, shuttle transfers to nearby train stations and parking. Specific entry categories include an Ultra March category for walkers, a Trailblazerz category for faster runners and a Solo Challengers start option. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.