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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 Lake District, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can walk, jog, or run distances ranging from 10 km to a full 100 km loop that includes challenging hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, and views of Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves. The event offers full support with covered rest stops, food, medical aid, and GPS tracking. Options include a continuous 100 km challenge, a two-day split, half, quarter, marathon, and 10K distances. Amenities include camping, hostel accommodation, transfers, and a celebratory finish with medals and refreshments, 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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UTMB 20K UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
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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