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Challenge walks in May 2026

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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.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
  • £20-£25
Cromer, Norfolk, UK

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.

  • Recycling
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 14 & over
  • Charity hike 2
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.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
  • £95.50-£155.50
Prestatyn, Clwyd, UK

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.

  • Newcomers
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Age 18 & over
  • 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 12 more races
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.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £20-£30
Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK

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.

  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • Charity walk 2
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 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
  • £39-£199
Wareham, Dorset, UK

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!

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Coast
  • Age 14 & over
  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • + 1 more race
Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.
  • Sat 23 May 2026
  • £15-£30
Caernarfon, Gwynedd, UK

Snowdon Trek

Experience Snowdonia’s awe-inspiring landscapes alongside an incredible team of Breakthrough T1D supporters, uniting every step to create a brighter future for people living with type 1 diabetes.

  • Families
  • Newcomers
  • Enter online
  • Fundraising required
  • Mountainous
  • Event village
  • Mountains
  • Age 11 & over
  • 12 miles hiking
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 30 May 2026
  • £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.

  • Undulating
  • Age 15 & over
  • 10 km walking + 160 m ascent
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
Westward Ho!, Devon, UK

Incredible Hike

  • 60 miles hiking

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