Ultra Challenge Series Events

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge

Chiltern 50
Ultra Challenge

– 28 September 2024 –

This challenge covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside. You can Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and over rolling hills. Expect a great atmosphere, full support from our team, and free food & drink at regular rest stops. Starting & finishing at our Base Camp in Henley Showground, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options. Choose from the 50km challenge, 25km distance or the 10km challenge.

London Winter Walk

London Winter Walk
Ultra Challenge

– 25 & 26 January 2025 –

A great event to walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations, and maybe kick start a new fitness regime! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K walking options + a NEW accessible family fun 5K option on Sunday. All walks start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or an individual and families are welcome; there’s rest stops with snacks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!

Bath 50

Bath 50
Ultra Challenge

– 29 March 2025 –

NEW FOR 2025 and a great opener to the Ultra Challenge season! Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a 50 km Ultra, a testing 25 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. From our Bath Racecourse basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes around & through Bath – with fantastic panoramic views, past the famous Royal Crescent, and taking in many of the city’s sights & sounds and the surrounding countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, and a celebration finish back at basecamp. It’s a great way to kick off the season, and start to get in shape!

Easter 50

Easter 50
Ultra Challenge

– 12 April 2025 –

Take on a 50 km Ultra, a historic 25 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge – fundraise for your favourite charity, and make it an active Easter! From a Windsor Racecourse basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful surrounding countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, and a celebration finish back at basecamp.

Isle of Wight

Isle of Wight
Ultra Challenge

– 3-4 May 2025 –

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up Cowes. For Full Island challengers it’s on to Ventnor, and back to our welcome basecamp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with 3/4, 1/2, & 1/4 Island Challenges + 10 mile ‘Medina Estuary’ option also available – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!

Jurassic Coast

Jurassic Coast
Ultra Challenge

– 17-18 May 2025 –

Take on Spectacular World Heritage coastline – and fundraise for your favourite charity. A start in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth half way. For full 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay (of TV’s Broadchurch) – before a finish line celebration in the vibrant town of Bridport. Great 3/4, Half, a Weymouth Marathon & 1/4 Challenge options also – PLUS the Bridport 10K – it’s the event of the year!

London2Brighton

London 2 Brighton
Ultra Challenge

– 24-25 May 2025 –

The ‘original Ultra Challenge’ – and you can take it on and fundraise for your favourite charity. Over 2,000 adventurers will take on the Capital to Coast route and test their grit & determination over the weekend. Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to half way at Turners Hill. The full 100 km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with three quarter, half, marathon & quarter distance options also available – there’s a classic challenge for everyone!

Lake District

Lake District
Ultra Challenge

– 7-8 June 2025 –

Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace – and fundraise for your favourite charity. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping / hostel – and with half, marathon, quarter & 10K distance options also, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!

Cotswold Way

Cotswold Way
Ultra Challenge

– 21-22 June 2025 –

Our Cirencester basecamp is the start of the 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, providing a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. Rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths & trails, with some fabulous views en route. You’ll get full support & hospitality, including optional ‘university style’ accommodation at basecamp, and with three quarter, half, quarter + a Cirencester 10 km distance option also – there’s a Cotswold’s Challenge for everyone.

Peak District

Peak District
Ultra Challenge

– 28-29 June 2025 –

Our basecamp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park; you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 3/4, half, quarter & 10 mile distance options also which pass Chatsworth House – there’s a Peak District Ultra Challenge for everyone!

Gower Peninsula

GOWER PENINSULA
Ultra Challenge

– 19-20 July 2025 –

A new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. The UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied, unique landscape. With 50km, Marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge options, as well as a bar & entertainment at basecamp – this will be the highlight of the season!

North Downs

NORTH DOWNS 50
Ultra Challenge

– 12 July 2025 –

We’re back on the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Guildford basecamp – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. A looped 50 km route which takes in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside – with real variety and some wonderful scenery & fabulous views out to the south – and easily accessible from London! You’ll get full support & hospitality, and with 25 km & 10 km options also available, and optional University style accommodation at basecamp – there’s a North Downs Ultra Challenge waiting for you!

South West Coast

South West Coast 50
Ultra Challenge

– 02 August 2025 –

A fantastic ‘South West’ summer challenge – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. Taking in the first Minehead section of the famous 630 mile Coastal Path, and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50 km loop then heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 25 km options also, plus a family friendly 10K event – along with weekend camping packages & festival style hospitality at basecamp – there’s a South West Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!

Summer Walk

LONDON SUMMER WALK
Ultra Challenge

– 23 August 2025 –

Historic Thames Gateway 50km, 25km or 10 km Loop Route Woolwich Barracks Start / Finish Excellent Transport Connections BBQ, bar & music at finish. As a Team or Individual Fundraise for your favourite charity

South Coast

South Coast
Ultra Challenge

– 6-7 September 2025 –

The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with half & quarter distance options available – there’s a South Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!

Thames Path

Thames Path
Ultra Challenge

– 13-14 September 2025 –

England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start, and the full 100km route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. With three quarter, half, quarter distance options also available – plus the separate 25km ‘Thames Bridges Trek’ & ‘The Moonlight 10 Walk’ through Central London as part of the weekend ‘festival’ – there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!

Thames Bridges Trek

Thames Bridges Trek
Ultra Challenge

– 13 September 2025 –

Join 2500 walkers and trek 25 km across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline & landmarks – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. From a Putney Bridge start it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges – each with a fascinating story – and a mid-point rest stop at The Oval Cricket Ground for snacks & drinks. 25 km later, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, it’s a party style finish line celebration & afternoon picnic in Southwark Park. With a 10 km option – and a Friday evening ‘Moonlight 10’ also available – there’s a fabulous Thames walk for you!

Thames Moonlight

Thames Moonlight 10
Ultra Challenge

– 13 September 2025 –

Take on either a spirited 10 km or an energetic 10 mile looped route walk through the heart of London as darkness falls and the Moon rises – and fundraise for your favourite charity. Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. A lively finish line awaits – with a glass of fizz & a special Moon medal – followed by some welcome hot food & drink.

Chiltern 50

Chiltern 50
Ultra Challenge

– 27 September 2025 –

Fabulous 50 km looped challenge in some of the Chilterns finest countryside – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. With historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and fantastic views – this is one not to miss! At our basecamp in Henley, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ, bar & entertainment, with extensive on-site camping & parking options. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery – and easily accessible from London. You’ll get full support & hospitality, and with 25 km loop option and a 10K loop also available, there’s a Chiltern Ultra Challenge® for everyone!

Kent Downs

KENT DOWNS 50
Ultra Challenge

– 12 October 2025 –

The end of season Ultra Challenge®– in the ‘Garden of England’ – and you can fundraise for your favourite charity. A basecamp near Maidstone, with parking & weekend camping options, the main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway. Along to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the show ground finish line celebration. It’s easily accessible; you’ll get full support; and with 25km & 10km options also available, there’s a Kent Downs Ultra Challenge® waiting for you!