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 2025/2026
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- Sat 25 Oct
- £89
London Halloween Walk | 25km
Why not risk a hair-raising hike around some of the city’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys and ghouls to make up a team or go it alone.
- 25 km walking

- Sun 9 Nov
- £24-£36
Remembrance Day Run | North East | Ultra Marathon
Your chance to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice during conflicts around the world, with a two-minute silence, an ultra run, then a Remembrance medal, goody bag and special pin.
- 30.6 miles trail running + 525 ft ascent

- Wed 18 Feb - Thu 2 Apr 2026
- FREE
The Big Lent Walk
Challenge yourself to walk (or run) 200km throughout Lent to help fight global poverty. Walk when and where you choose, alone or with friends, and receive goodies!
- 40 days walking

- Fri 27 Feb 2026
- £33.30-£39
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!
- 6 hrs trail running + 423 ft ascent

- Sat 25 - Sun 26 Apr 2026
- £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 9 - Sun 10 May 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
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.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- 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.
- 24 hrs trail running + 8561 ft ascent

- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £30
- Early bird
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.
Early bird on now
- 5K run 2
- 10K run
- Half marathon
- 50K ultra run
- Fell run
- + 12 more races

- Sat 16 - Sun 17 May 2026
- £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 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.
- 10 km walking + 160 m ascent

- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
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.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 6 Jun 2026
- £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.
- Hike 3

- 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.
- 50 km trail running + 5435 ft ascent

- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
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.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 13 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
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.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 13 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
- £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.
- Hike 3

- 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.
- 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent

- 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.
- 13.1 miles walking + 699 ft ascent

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- FREE-£32.50
Exmoor Perambulation
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!
- Challenge walk 2
- Trail run
- Ultra run
- Short walk

- Sat 20 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Jurassic Coast
Explore England's only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for the outstanding beauty of its cliffs, fossils and landforms, to help beat cancer step by step.
- Hike 3

- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | Gower Peninsula
Explore Gower Peninsula’s rugged coastline, following cliffside paths with breathtaking views of Rhossili Bay and Worm’s Head — a spectacular Welsh hike supporting people living with cancer.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 27 Jun 2026
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Lake District
Escape to nature and experience the Lake District National Park. You’ll explore majestic mountains, stunning rivers and take in the beautiful scenery, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Hike 3

- Sat 4 Jul 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | Jurassic Coast
Hike the Jurassic Coast’s dramatic trails, passing Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks, and enjoy Dorset’s breathtaking coastal views while supporting people living with cancer.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 11 Jul 2026
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Cotswolds
Hike through the rolling hills and picturesque villages of the Cotswolds. Walk right past Broadway Tower and take in stunning views from Dover’s Hill to help beat cancer step by step.
- Hike 3

- Sat 18 Jul 2026
- £20-£25
- 30% off
Mighty Hikes | Peak District
Starting in Bakewell, trek through rolling hills and rugged moorland in the Peak District, exploring England’s oldest National Park while supporting people living with cancer.
30% off with discount code
- Hike 2

- Sat 18 Jul 2026
- £20-£25
Big Hike | Suffolk & Essex
Escape to nature and experience the Dedham Vale National Landscape. You’ll explore rolling meadows, the River Stour and pass by Flatford Mill, all whilst supporting life-saving research.
- Hike 3

- Sat 25 Jul 2026
- £330
Rat Race 100 Ultramarathon
The 100-mile ultra for people who don't do 100-mile ultramarathons. Walk or run from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle within 48 hours, fully supported.
- 100 miles trail running + 4853 ft ascent

- Sat 26 Sep 2026
- £44.50-£59.50
Northern Pennine Way Challenge Walk
Take an epic walk through the wild Cheviots on some of the finest sections of the Pennine Way and the breathtaking upper reaches of the Coquet Valley, to finish proud!
- Challenge walk 3

- Sun 27 Sep - Sun 4 Oct 2026
- £1,140
Camino 100 Challenge
Walk 100 miles in 5 days! Walk the Camino Trail in style and unite against breast cancer.
- 5 days walking

- Sun 27 Sep 2026
- £57.50
2 Valleys Trail
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
- 22.4 km trail running + 500 m ascent

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