Challenge walks in UK
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- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
Badger Challenge | Badger Challenge
A tough but rewarding day out with great views! Run as many 3.3-mile laps as you wish. If you like uphills, you’ll love the first half of the lap. If you love downhills, you’ll love the second half!
- Chip timing
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Age 18 & over
- 6 hrs trail running + 423 ft ascent
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £20
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £20
Follow the Seagulls | Devon | One Day Challenge
A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 26 miles walking + 3000 ft ascent
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £30
- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £30
Follow the Seagulls | Devon | Two Day Challenge
A trekking challenge with lighthouses, tranquil estuaries, rugged cliffs, beaches, coastal views and the South West Coastal Path to support brainstrust, the brain cancer charity.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 50 miles walking + 5000 ft ascent
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
- £95.50-£155.50
- Sat 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
- £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.
- 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
- £350
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £350
Incredible Hike
The ultimate coast path challenge! Walk 60 miles of the South West Coast Path over 3 days and take in the breathtaking sights and soak up the camaraderie for Children’s Hospice South West.
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Hilly
- Traffic free
- Rural
- Coast
- Age 18 & over
- 60 miles hiking
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30-£55
- Sat 16 May 2026
- £30-£55
Keswick Mountain Festival 3 Peaks
A mid-level, circular hike over the three peaks surrounding Derwentwater Catbells, Walla Crag and Latrigg. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Families
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Age 12 & over
- 18 miles hiking + 1050 m ascent
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £20
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £20
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | One Day Challenge
A trekking challenge on Saturday OR Sunday along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust.
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 25 miles walking
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £30
- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £30
Follow the Seagulls | Isle of Wight | Two Day Challenge
A trekking challenge along the Isle of Wight Coastal Path with sea views, glades, tall ridges and wild walking in support of the brain cancer charity, brainstrust. You are in for a treat!
- Enter online
- Fundraising required
- Undulating
- Age 18 & over
- 50 miles walking
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £65
- Sun 17 May 2026
- £65
Keswick Mountain Festival 8 Peaks
A high-level horseshoe walk on varied terrain around the stunning fells surrounding Derwentwater and the Borrowdale Valley for experienced hikers. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
- Newcomers
- Music
- Chip timing
- Mountainous
- Event village
- Age 18 & over
- 18 miles hiking + 1350 m ascent
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £30
- Sat 30 May 2026
- £30
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
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £53.50
- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £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.
- Newcomers
- Enter online
- Event village
- Rural
- Age 21 & over
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £210-£220
- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £210-£220
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
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £23
- Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £23
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 + 699 ft ascent
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £27.50-£32.50
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £27.50-£32.50
Exmoor Perambulation | Long Distance Walk (30 miles)
Welcome to the 66th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
- Enter online
- Age 8 & over
- 30 miles walking
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £27.50-£32.50
- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £27.50-£32.50
Exmoor Perambulation | Long Distance Walk (15 miles)
Welcome to the 65th edition of this historic event! The Perambulation is Exmoor National Park’s iconic traditional self-navigated circular long-distance walking event dating back over 725 years!
- Enter online
- Hilly
- Age 8 & over
- 15 miles walking
- Sat 6 Sep
Trail Escape | Edinburgh | Marathon Run
- 26.2 miles trail running + 1115 m ascent
- Sat 6 Sep
Trail Escape | Edinburgh | Marathon Hike/Walk
- 26.2 miles hiking + 1115 m ascent
- Sun 14 Sep
The Great Southern Walk | 15 Mile Challenge Walk
- 15 miles walking + 1300 ft ascent
- Sat 25 Apr 2026
Beyond Newcastle | 25K
- 25 km trail running + 142 m ascent