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Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!
  • Sun 2 Mar
  • 3 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Rubix VT Brighton Half Marathon charity places

Join the UK's Happiest Half - a fast, flat race with a buzzing Brighton atmosphere. An early season major half and one of the most popular races in the UK!

  • 13.1 miles road running
Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.
  • Fri 14 Mar
  • 2 charities
Grangemouth, Falkirk, UK

Supernova Run Kelpies 5K | Friday charity places

Ready... Steady... GLOW! Expect to be swept away on a distinctly magical 5K experience as dusk falls on the home of two 30-metre high horses.

  • 5 km road running
The Kew 10K starts outside the famous Palm House in Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sat 29 Mar
  • 2 charities
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew Gardens 10K charity places

The Kew 10K starts outside the famous Palm House in Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 10 km road running
The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!
  • Sun 30 Mar
  • 2 charities
Richmond, UK

gofundme Kew Gardens Half Marathon charity places

The Kew Half Marathon starts inside Kew Gardens and every runner will receive a fantastic medal, a technical running t-shirt (male & female cut) and free entry into the gardens!

  • 13.1 miles road running
If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • 3 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 13.1K charity places

If you've ticked off a few 10Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 13.1 km road running
If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!
  • Sun 6 Apr
  • 2 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Kilomathon Scotland 6.5K charity places

If you've ticked off a few 5Ks and you're ready to step it up - this one's for you. Set against the backdrop of Scotland's capital, this run blends scenery with the thrill of a stadium finish!

  • 6.5 km road running
Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 12 Apr
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Easter 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km charity places

Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 50 km trail running + 320 m ascent
Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 12 Apr
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Easter 50 Ultra Challenge | 25km charity places

Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 25 km trail running + 175 m ascent
Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.
  • Sat 12 Apr
Windsor, Berkshire, UK

Easter 50 Ultra Challenge | 10km charity places

Make it an active Easter on a challenge from Windsor Racecourse on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the castle, to Runnymede along the Thames Path.

  • 10 km trail running + 25 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Half charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 52 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full Continuous charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1800 m ascent
The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight charity places

The full 106km circumnavigation of the Isle of Wight, in daylight hours. Overnight at Cowes for a well-earned rest on this wonderful exploration of the coastal routes around the island.

  • 106 km multi terrain running + 1960 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 - Sun 4 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 82 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | Southern 50 charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 50 km trail running + 1025 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 54 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.
  • Sat 3 May
  • 13 charities
Ventnor, Isle of Wight, UK

Medina 10 Mile charity places

Start at the showground basecamp and follow the trails around the estuary, cross on the chain ferry and get a good feel for Cowes and its surrounding area.

  • 10 miles trail running
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 4 May
  • 4 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run 10K charity places

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • 10 km road running
Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.
  • Sun 4 May
  • 6 charities
Birmingham, West Midlands, UK

Great Birmingham Run Half Marathon charity places

Take on a thrilling run at the Midlands' biggest and best running event! Thousands of Brummies pound the streets every year, from the heart of the city with an incredible atmosphere all the way.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.
  • Sun 4 May
  • 13 charities
Sandown, Isle of Wight, UK

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter charity places

Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on the Isle of Wight stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further.

  • 25 km trail running + 500 m ascent
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.
  • Sun 11 May
  • 3 charities
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run 10K charity places

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic 10K.

  • 10 km road running
Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon.
  • Sun 11 May
  • 3 charities
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Great Bristol Run Half Marathon charity places

Loved by Bristolians and beyond, it's the best in the South West! Each year, thousands of runners push their perseverance and passion to the limit and take on Bristol’s super-scenic half marathon.

  • 13.1 miles road running
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 17 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half charity places

58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous charity places

A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days charity places

Walk, jog or run along the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage coastline from Corfe Castle past Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, with full support, welcoming base camp and finish line celebration!

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 17 May
  • 13 charities
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Marathon charity places

Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge charity places

The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.

  • 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 17 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter charity places

A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 17 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter charity places

A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 17 May
  • 14 charities
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half charity places

A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May
  • 13 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run Half Marathon charity places

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 13.1 miles road running
One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 18 May
  • 5 charities
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon charity places

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

  • 13.1 miles road running
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 18 May
  • 14 charities
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K charity places

A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running + 250 m ascent
The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.
  • Sun 18 May
  • 14 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run 10K charity places

The city’s original and best-loved running event! It's a party from start to finish with a high-energy soundtrack and live music. Over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

  • 10 km road running
A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!
  • Sat 24 May
  • 14 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Half charity places

A varied 56km challenge, initially following the path of the River Thames, before exploring the North Downs en route to the finish at Turners Hill and a huge celebration!

  • 56 km trail running + 800 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!
  • Sat 24 May
  • 14 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km Continuous charity places

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton – over the North Downs and the South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside in between, fully supported all the way with a huge celebratory finish!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • 14 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days charity places

Leafy Richmond to sunny Brighton, over the North and South Downs, with some wonderful Surrey and Sussex countryside - all in daylight hours and with a good nights' sleep mid-way!

  • 100 km trail running + 1500 m ascent
This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • 11 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 10K charity places

This event kicks off the Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend in style, in the stunning surroundings of Holyrood Park on a route with striking panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 10 km road running
Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.
  • Sat 24 May
  • 14 charities
Richmond, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter charity places

Starting in leafy Richmond, follow the River Thames past Kingston along a scenic route, which arrives at the finish in Oaks Park for a BBQ lunch and celebration.

  • 25 km trail running + 200 m ascent
Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • 14 charities
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge charity places

Starting at Oaks Park then following the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Tulley’s Farm in Turners Hill, and then over the South Downs to the finish line at Brighton Racecourse to a celebration!

  • 75 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • 12 charities
Crawley, West Sussex, UK

Sussex Marathon charity places

From Turners Hill the route heads south through wonderful Sussex countryside, then up and over the testing South Downs before the coast comes into view and the final few km to the Racecourse finish!

  • 42 km trail running + 700 m ascent
A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • 14 charities
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter charity places

A great challenge through the Surrey and Sussex countryside with a Sutton start and Turners Hill finish with full support and a great finish line celebration!

  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.
  • Sat 24 May
  • 6 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh 5K charity places

The 5K is one of the first events of the exciting running festival weekend and offers a picturesque route around Holyrood Park with stunning panoramic views of the city and Edinburgh Castle.

  • 5 km road running
Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.
  • Sun 25 May
  • 16 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Half Marathon charity places

Just before the Marathon, the Half follows the same fast and flat route from the iconic castle and city sights to the coast for an explosive finish and offers genuine PB potential.

  • 13.1 miles road running
Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!
  • Sun 25 May
  • 21 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon charity places

Fast, flat and beautifully scenic with Edinburgh Castle as the backdrop, this marathon route takes you along the coastline and sells out every year so go for it and enter!

  • 26.2 miles road running
The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!
  • Sun 25 May
  • 3 charities
Edinburgh, UK

Edinburgh Marathon Team Relay charity places

The relay is a chance for a team of four to join forces and complete the Edinburgh Marathon. The 26.2 miles is split into four legs, each runner will run one leg plus you'll receive matching medals!

  • 26.2 miles road running
A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.
  • Sun 25 May
  • 14 charities
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge charity places

A new 25km option – ideal if you want to explore the surrounding countryside around Brighton and sections of the South Downs Way with its fabulous views back over the Sussex countryside.

  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
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!
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • 13 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous charity places

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!

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • 13 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half charity places

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!

  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • 13 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days charity places

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.

  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • 4 charities
Reading, Berkshire, UK

Endure24 | Reading charity places

The UK’s favourite 24-hour trail race! Epic, Brutal, Relentless. Race against the clock to tackle as many laps of the iconic course as you can. How far can you go in 24 hours?

  • 24 hrs multi terrain running
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.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • 13 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakes Marathon charity places

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.

  • 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • 12 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter charity places

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!

  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • 13 charities
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half charity places

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!

  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
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!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • 13 charities
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

The Ambleside 10 charity places

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!

  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 5K charity places

A challenge for experienced swimmers, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 5 km lake swimming
Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | 10K charity places

Swim the official open water Olympic distance at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 10 km lake swimming
A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Two Mile charity places

A great open water swimming challenge for all abilities, part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 2 miles lake swimming
Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
  • 2 charities
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | One Mile charity places

Get a feel for the open water at the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 1 mile lake swimming
An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.
  • Sat 14 - Sun 15 Jun
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Half Mile charity places

An open water swim which is a great distance to start with! Part of the Great North Swim Weekend - the UKs biggest open water swim event.

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming