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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Kendal, United Kingdom • 7-8 Jun 2025

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with Kendal as the basecamp. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves. The 100 km route features about 2,500 meters of climbing and offers a two-day option with overnight camping or hostel stays. The event provides full support with covered rest stops every 12.5 km, medical and massage teams, GPS tracking, and a festive finish-line celebration. Options include solo, team, and Ultra March (fast walking) categories, making it accessible for all fitness levels. 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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