Cats Protection charity places
Run for cats! Take on anything from a 5K to 26.2-mile run to support the welfare of cats in the UK.
- Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
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100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!
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- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sun 1 Jun
- £20 + FREE fundraising
The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride
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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
- 17.8 miles walking
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
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100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.
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- 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!
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- 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lakes Marathon
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Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.
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- 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
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Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!
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- 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
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Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
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From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!
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- 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
- Sat 7 Jun
- £15 + £100 fundraising
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The Ambleside 10
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A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!
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- 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
- Sat 28 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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Start and finish from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp for a few steep ascents and descents taking you into the heart of this beautiful and varied landscape to return for a finish line celebration!
- 53 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
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Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District with stops every 12-13km and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration!
- 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
Cats Protection
Take on the full 100km in a figure-of-eight route through the north and south of the Peak District in daylight with a good night's rest and full support to get you to the finish line celebration!
- 100 km trail running + 2150 m ascent
- Sat 28 Jun
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Bakewell 25km Loop
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From the idyllic basecamp in Bakewell, journey past Chatsworth House, the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way and the beautiful Combs Dale on your looped challenge route.
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
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Take on a mighty ultra adventure through the stunning Peak District with regular stops and whatever support you need to get you to the finish line celebration! You can even cover it in two days.
- 73 km trail running
- Sat 28 Jun
- £15 + £100 fundraising
Bakewell 10
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Take on the 10-mile looped route starting and finishing at the Bakewell basecamp, taking in the best of the Derwent Valley Heritage Way along The River Derwent up to Chatsworth House.
- 10 miles trail running + 405 m ascent
- Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Peak District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
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Starting out from the idyllic Bakewell basecamp, trek through some fantastic southern Peaks scenery on the way back to the very welcome finish line and celebration!
- 47 km trail running + 900 m ascent
- Sun 13 Jul
- £15 + £200 fundraising
Saucony London 10K
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The most iconic capital city 10K! Live bands, DJs and cheering crowds on a closed road route past Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street and Big Ben.
- 10K run
- Sat 2 Aug
- £30 + £375 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | Full 50km
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The 50km ultra option from Dunster Castle, along the South West Coastal Path to a picnic in Exmoor National Park with awesome views over the Bristol Channel to finish back at Minehead with a medal!
- 50 km trail running + 1600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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Starting from Dunster Castle it’s down to the coast to pick up the official start of the South West Coastal path in Minehead and head west with ups and downs towards Porlock, with fantastic views!
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km Loop
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From the iconic Dunster Castle to the coast, along the South West Coast path with fantastic views over the Bristol Channel, then into Exmoor National Park to the finish line for your medal!
- 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 2 Aug
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
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Starting in Porlock, it’s a truly magnificent route into Exmoor National Park and a climb up to Dunkery Beacon, down and back towards Minehead to the welcome finish line at Dunster basecamp.
- 25 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sun 17 Aug
- £20 + FREE fundraising
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The Kiltwalk Dundee | Mighty Stride
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Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in the City of Discovery over a challenging 20 mile route.
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- 20 miles walking
- Sun 17 Aug
- £25 + £150 fundraising
Scottish Half Marathon
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A seriously flat and rapid point-to-point course with a downhill profile along the coast to finish in the final furlong of Scotland's oldest racecourse plus grandstand finish. Come and be part of it!
- Half marathon
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous
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The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge from sunny Eastbourne, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, onto Cuckmere Haven and over the South Downs all the way to historic Arundel.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
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The full distance option of the South Coast Challenge over 2 days with 57km on day 1 and 43km on day 2, meaning you experience the route in daylight with the chance to sleep overnight.
- 100 km trail running + 2100 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £30 + £375 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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The first half option of the South Coast Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckemere Haven, over the South Downs to finish via Brighton's promenade.
- 57 km trail running + 1250 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
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The first quarter option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge from Eastbourne to the coastline, over the Seven Sisters to Cuckmere Haven, over the South Downs to finish at Alfriston for a celebration!
- 25 km trail running + 660 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Sep
- £30 + £375 fundraising
South Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
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The second half option of the South Coast Ultra Challenge is a scenic ‘marathon plus’ adventure across the South Downs towards Arundel with wonderful coastal views and a celebratory finish!
- 43 km trail running + 850 m ascent
- Sun 7 Sep
- £40 + £375 fundraising
Great North Run
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The Great North Run is the world's biggest and best half marathon, attracting 60,000 runners each year to its iconic 13.1 mile route, jam-packed with entertainment, music and finish line party!
- Half marathon
- Fri 12 Sep
- £15 + £150 fundraising
Thames Moonlight 10 Mile
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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!
- 10 miles walking
- Fri 12 Sep
- £15 + £150 fundraising
Thames Moonlight 10km
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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House and more!
- 10 km walking
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous
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The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!
- 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days
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An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.
- 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half
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The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!
- 50 km trail running + 200 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter
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Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!
- 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge
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Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.
- 72 km trail running + 60 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £30 + £375 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half
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The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!
- 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent
- Sat 13 Sep
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Thames Bridges Trek 25km
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Join 2500 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!
- 25 km walking
- Sat 13 Sep
- £15 + £150 fundraising
Thames Bridges Trek 10km
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From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!
- 10 km walking
- Sat 13 Sep
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter
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The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!
- 22 km trail running + 20 m ascent
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Sep
- £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3rd Quarter
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The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the
- 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
