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Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on England’s most iconic National Park and join more than 1,500 Challengers walking, jogging, and running on spectacular Lake District trails.

About the challenge

Set out from basecamp in Kendal, over the Garburn Pass to the charming town of Ambleside. Relax and refresh at your 50km point on the shores of Lake Windermere, before full 100km Challengers set out towards Newby Bridge and Cartmel, before heading back to their finish line in Kendal.

Choose to walk, jog or run your challenge, with distances from 10km up to the full 100km, there's something for everyone!

Date: Saturday 5th June, 2027 – Sunday 6th June, 2027

Location: Kendal Basecamp, Lake District

Registration fee: Starting from £20

Fundraising pledge: Starting from £100

Take part

I'm interested and want more information

Get 50% off registration fees if you register before 30th September 2026!

Fundraising options

Charity sponsorship

Pay a smaller registration fee & do lots of fundraising for Bliss (we cover your event place cost).

100km: Registration fee: £50 - Fundraising target: £575
50km/Marathon: Registration fee: £40 - Fundraising target: £375
29km: Registration fee: £30 - Fundraising target: £275
10km: Registration fee: £20 - Fundraising target: £100

Self fund

Pay for your place & fundraise what you can.

100km: Registration fee: £199
50km/Marathon: Registration fee: £139
29km: Registration fee: £89
10km: Registration fee: £49

Join Team Bliss and you'll receive:

On the day facilities: Regular Rest Stops packed with food & drink, hot meals, fully marked routes, massage & medical care, marshals on course and walking the route with you. Camping/accommodation options & transfers are also available so you can plan your whole weekend smoothly.
Support: You will receive pre-event support from our friendly events team as well as comprehensive support and training details from the event organiser, Ultra Challenges.
Community: You'll be invited to join an online group to connect with other Team Bliss challenge event fundraisers to share stories, training and fundraising tips.
A Bliss t-shirt: You'll get your own Bliss top to wear on the day.

Any questions?

For answers to your questions, you can:

Read Ultra Challenge's frequently asked questions or contact the Ultra Challenge team directly at [email protected]
Or you can contact the Bliss fundraising events team at [email protected]

Please note this event is organised by Ultra Challenge. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.