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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
  • £89
  • Sat 24 - Sun 25 May
  • £89
Carshalton, UK

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 33 km trail running + 600 m ascent
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
  • £89
  • Sun 25 May
  • £89
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Brighton Challenge

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.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 25 km trail running + 400 m ascent
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
  • Sat 31 May
  • £35
  • Sat 31 May
  • £35
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Walk Bristol | 20 Miles

Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 16 & over
  • 20 miles walking
Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
Bristol, Somerset, UK

Walk Bristol | 15 Miles

Take in the stunning sights of Bristol and step into serene nearby nature on the city's outskirts, as part of Bristol Walkfest - the city's month-long programme of all things walking!

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Fundraising optional
  • Age 16 & over
  • 15 miles walking
Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
  • Sat 31 May
  • £25
Crieff, Perth and Kinross, UK

Pink Ribbon Walk Scotland | Crieff Hydro | 20 Mile

Get ready to explore one of Scotland's oldest and most iconic resorts, nestled in the heart of Perthshire, experiencing breathtaking countryside, with rolling hills, lush woodlands and scenic trails.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 13 & over
  • 20 miles walking
Entries closed
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley in the Lake District, you will hike to the top of England's highest mountain - Scafell.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £45-£120
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 31 May
  • £45-£120
  • Entries closed
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Greater Langdale valley in the Lake District, you will hike to the top of England's highest mountain - Scafell.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • 12 hrs hiking + 1500 m ascent
The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
  • Sat 31 May
  • £30
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop Nordic Walking Challenge

The 10km Nordic Walk takes a scenic route through some classic Lake District Landscapes, including the shores of Grasmere and Rydal, as you propel yourself along with your poles.

  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
Entries close soon
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
  • £199
  • Entries close soon
  • Sun 1 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £199
  • Entries close soon
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Get ready, Kiltwalkers! Experience the banter, fun, bagpipes, support and sheer emotion in Aberdeen this year over a challenging 18 mile route.
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • 4 charities
  • Sun 1 Jun
  • 4 charities
Banchory, Aberdeenshire, UK

The Kiltwalk Aberdeen | Mighty Stride

Secure your charity place in The KiltWalk Aberdeen today. Walk The KiltWalk and support top charities in Scotland. Find a cause and join their team today!

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 13 & over
  • 17.8 miles walking
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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.
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £199
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £199
  • Entries close soon
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
  • 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent
Entries close soon
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
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £25
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £25
Brighton, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 26.2 miles hiking + 964.73 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £50
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £50
Llangollen, Clwyd, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running
Entries closed
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £20
  • Entries closed
Polegate, East Sussex, UK

Mighty Hikes | South Coast | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the South Coast Mighty Hike - where you’ll explore the stunning South Downs Way and take in spectacular coastal views to support people living with cancer.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 13 miles hiking + 481.14 m ascent
Entries close soon
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
  • £89
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £89
  • Entries close soon
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent
Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £45-£120
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £45-£120
Fort William, Highland, UK

Defeat the Peak | Ben Nevis by Day Challenge

Make a mountain of difference to people living with cancer. Beginning in the beautiful Glen Nevis in the Scottish Highlands, this spectacular challenge will see you reach the top for beautiful views!

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Traffic free
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 14 & over
  • 8 hrs hiking + 4413 ft ascent
Entries close soon
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
  • £39
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 Jun
  • £39
  • Entries close soon
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

The Ambleside 10

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!

  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Age 8 & over
  • 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
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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!
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
  • Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
  • £139
  • Entries close soon
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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!

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Undulating
  • Age 18 & over
  • 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent
A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £25
  • Sun 8 Jun
  • £25
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK

ATW St Albans Walking Half Marathon

A community focused event, ATW St Albans Half Marathon aims to raise money for local charities and organisations as well as put on a great day out for all the family, delivered by runners for runners.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Traffic free
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles walking
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.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £25
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £25
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District | Marathon

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 16 & over
  • 26.2 miles hiking + 1800 ft ascent
Entries closed
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £25
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £25
  • Entries closed
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District | Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 24.9 miles hiking + 1027.48 m ascent
Entries closed
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £230-£240
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £230-£240
  • Entries closed
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • Recycling
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
Entries closed
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20
  • Entries closed
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20
  • Entries closed
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District | Half Marathon

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.

  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Hilly
  • Age 14 & over
  • 12.4 miles hiking + 559.87 m ascent
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.
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20
  • Sat 14 Jun
  • £20
Bakewell, Derbyshire, UK

Big Hike | Peak District | Half Marathon

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.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Undulating
  • Age 14 & over
  • 13.1 miles hiking + 1302 ft ascent
  • Sun 8 Jun
Winchester, Hampshire, UK

Clarendon Way Walk | Classic Clarendon

  • 26 miles walking

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