Challenge walks in the UK
Walking challenges are a great way to test your stamina on foot with walks ranging from anything over half marathon distance right up to ultra challenges that take place over a single day, weekend or even longer.
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Map viewChallenge walks in 2026–2027
Featured events are listed below - select a month/region or the map view to see all events.
- Sat 21 Mar
- £39.50
Moel Famau Walking Marathon
Welcome to the Moel Famau Walking Marathon! The magical distance of 26.2 miles on the region's most popular hill - providing a marathon event that is achievable for all hill walkers.
- 26.2 miles walking + 2000 m ascent
- Tue 24 - Sat 28 Mar
- £1,995
Ultra X Sahara
Set deep in the Chegaga region of the Moroccan Sahara, this multi-stage route crosses towering dunes, wide open sands and rugged desert terrain under sun-baked skies, testing grit and resolve.
- 5 days multi terrain running
- Sat 28 Mar
- £139
Bath 50 Ultra Challenge | 50K
A great 50K opener to the Ultra Challenge season! From the racecourse basecamp 2,000 adventurers will head out on looped routes with fantastic panoramic views of the city and surrounding countryside.
- 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
- Sat 28 Mar
- £43-£45
Beyond Bristol | 25K Trail
Beyond Bristol 25K takes you off the beaten track, beyond your usual route, beyond the tarmac and on a running adventure like nothing you’ve ever experienced before.
- 25 km trail running + 216 m ascent
- Sat 18 Apr
- £49-£139
Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge
Get active after 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.
- 50K ultra run
- Trail run
- 10K run
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Devon
The famous trekking challenge is back again! Lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 25 Apr
- £43-£55
Beyond Newcastle | 25K
Ready to go beyond your usual route? Start in Newcastle, escape to stunning trails and go beyond the ordinary with a fully supported 25km ultra adventure this springtime.
- 25 km trail running + 142 m ascent
- Sat 2 - Sun 3 May
- £39-£199
Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
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 this year!
- Trail run 3
- 50K ultra run 3
- 100K ultra run 2
- Ultra run
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Norfolk Coast
Starting in Cromer, this scenic coastal hike follows beautiful beaches and picturesque villages along the coast, combining breathtaking views with the chance to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 9 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Blenheim Palace and the Cotswolds | 20 Mile
Discover the magic of this World Heritage Site and explore England’s largest area of outstanding natural beauty in the Cotswolds countryside on this charming20-mile walking adventure.
- 20 miles walking
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May
- £95.50-£155.50
24 Hours South | The Offa's Dyke Ultra
The finish line is unique to you: 24 hours after the mass start, the race shall stop and the Solo Runners and Teams furthest South on the National Trail, shall be declared winners.
- 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
- £30
Keswick Mountain Festival
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 14 more races
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £20-£30
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight
Your chance to combine the beauty of the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with its sea views, glades and tall ridges, with your love of wild walking, and support those with brain cancer in each step.
- Charity walk 2
- Sat 16 May
- £20-£25
Big Hike | The Trossachs
Escape to nature and take on a Big Hike in the Trossachs. You’ll explore stunning lochs, waterfalls, and forests whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Hike 3
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
- £39-£199
Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
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!
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Ultra run
- + 1 more race
- Sun 17 May
- £25
Pink Ribbon Walk | Chatsworth House and the Peak District | 20 Mile
Experience the Peak District's beauty as you travel along this breathtaking 20-mile route. Enjoy magnificent landscapes, fresh air, and connect with nature while you explore on foot.
- 20 miles walking
- Sat 23 - Sun 24 May
- £89-£199
London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
Walk, jog or run the capital-to-coast route with 2,000 other adventurers over a range of distance options available and superb support all the way, for all abilities and experience levels.
- Trail run 3
- Ultra run 2
- Marathon
- 100K ultra run 2
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
Follow the spectacular Ullswater Way through the heart of the Lake District, hiking lakeside trails and climbing Gowbarrow Fell to enjoy breathtaking views, all to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 6 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog)
Escape to nature and experience the Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park. You'll explore the Taff Trail, forests and beautiful canals, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Sat 6 Jun
- £53.50
The Llangollen 50K
A truly beautiful area of North Wales! The route uses two way-marked 15-mile linear routes either side of the river, to create a spectacular, challenging excursion in and above the valley.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | South Coast
Starting in Brighton, hike the South Downs Way along dramatic cliffs and rolling countryside, passing the Seven Sisters and Beachy Head to support people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Hike from Windsor along the peaceful Thames Path, following England’s most iconic river through beautiful countryside to support Macmillan’s vital work for people living with cancer.
- Charity hike 2
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Peak District
Hike through magnificent woodlands, past pretty waterfalls and limestone cliffs, and take in beautiful views across the Peak District to help beat cancer step by step.
- Charity hike 3
- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun
- £39-£199
Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
Challenge yourself in the rolling hills of the Cotswolds featuring the Cotswold Way itself, villages, footpaths and trails with fabulous views on route plus full support and hospitality.
- Trail run 2
- Ultra run 4
- 100K ultra run
- 10K run
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