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 now Charity places- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- Fundraising required
10:00
Age 8 & over
£39
- 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent
Event overview
Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. The challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome and celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support and hospitality, optional camping / hostel and various distance options available, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
This event is part of Lake District Ultra Challenge.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
Route
- First aid
- Hilly
- Marshals
- Mass start
- No headphones
- Out and back
- Toilets
- Water stations
- Way markers
Location
- Accommodation
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- BBQ
- Cafe
- Camping
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Music
- Paid parking
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
- Urban
What's included
- Camping
- Fizz at the finish
- Medal
- Post-race meal
- T-shirt
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the The Ambleside 10 charity places page.
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How to enter
- Age 8 & over
- Entries open
- Charity places
- Enter online
- Event merch available
- Fundraising required
- Series discount
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