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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Kendal, United Kingdom • 6-7 Jun 2026

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 50km, 25km, a marathon, and a 10K loop in Ambleside. The 100km route is a loop featuring challenging hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves, offering stunning views.

The event provides full support with covered rest stops, food, medical aid, and GPS tracking. Optional camping or hostel accommodations are available. The challenge is suitable for all fitness levels and includes a festive finish with medals, T-shirts, and celebrations. 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 2 Day 'daylight' ~100 Km
100 km
2500 m+
Full Continuous ~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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