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Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.
  • Sun 10 May
  • £30 + £500 fundraising
  • Own place
Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK

Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon

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Take on the Leeds Marathon – a spectacular, fully supported city-to-countryside challenge with incredible atmosphere, scenic views and unforgettable race-day energy.

  • 26.2 miles road running
A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.
  • Sat 16 - Sun 17 May
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

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A demanding challenge, taking on 100km along the UNESCO World Heritage Jurassic Coast, starting from Corfe Castle on a fully-supported challenge visiting the highlights of the region.

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
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
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

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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!

  • 100 km trail running + 2300 m ascent
58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

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58km of beautiful trail, with ups and downs giving over 1600m of ascent on a gorgeous coastal route which visits some of the highlights of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 58 km trail running + 1700 m ascent
A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

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A looped route which follows the Purbeck Way to Swanage, before returning along the coast, to finish at Church Knowle near Corfe Castle, for a well-deserved glass of fizz.

  • 25 km trail running + 600 m ascent
A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth
  • Sat 16 May
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter

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A classic Jurassic challenge, starting from Corfe Castle, along the Purbeck Ridge to Durdle Door, where the undulating route leads to the finish at Weymouth

  • 34 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Weymouth Trail Marathon

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Take on the ‘classic Jurassic’ scenery, coastal sights and tough climbs of this marathon-distance challenge along the stunning coastal path whilst enjoying full support along the way.

  • 42 km trail running + 1100 m ascent
The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge

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The route is 3/4 of the Full Challenge – so starts at the Corfe Castle main start, takes in the fantastic 2nd 1/4 Challenge route to Weymouth, and then on to West Bay and the finish line at Bridport.

  • 76 km trail running + 1800 m ascent
A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Weymouth, Dorset, UK

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

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A marathon distance challenge departing from Weymouth, visiting Chesil Beach and the West Dorset Heritage Coast en route to the finish line at Bridport.

  • 42 km trail running + 600 m ascent
Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!
  • Sun 17 May
  • Entries closed
London, UK

Hackney Half

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Dash through 13.1 miles of East London, with vibrant street art, live music, and unbeatable crowd support cheering you on every step of the way. Think handmade banners, high fives, and fun!

  • 13.1 miles road running
A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.
  • Sun 17 May
  • £11.25 + £150 fundraising
Wareham, Dorset, UK

The Bridport 10K

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A looped route starting and finishing at the main Bridport hub. The route explores the off-road paths, and passes West Bay Harbour with views of the wonderful West Bay Cliffs.

  • 10 km trail running + 256 m ascent
A challenging but very achievable journey along the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill, returning to West Dean Gardens via the stunning Monarch’s Way. The perfect first long distance event.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £30 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | Monarchs Loop 30K

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A challenging but very achievable journey along the South Downs Way towards Bignor Hill, returning to West Dean Gardens via the stunning Monarch’s Way. The perfect first long distance event.

  • 30 km trail running + 606 m ascent
A ‘stepping stone’ distance between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80K Non-Stop begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50K route before completing the 30K Monarch’s Loop, finishing back at West Dean.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £40 + £450 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 80K Non-Stop

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A ‘stepping stone’ distance between the 50K and 100K routes, the 80K Non-Stop begins with a full circuit of the Coastal 50K route before completing the 30K Monarch’s Loop, finishing back at West Dean.

  • 80 km trail running + 1065 m ascent
Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | Coastal 50K

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Flat and runnable without skimping on scenery, it offers spectacular views around Chichester Harbour, through the ancient fishing village of Bosham before gently climbing back onto the South Downs.

  • 50 km trail running + 461 m ascent
The full circuit takes in both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K offers a course truly fit for royalty.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £45 + £550 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | 100K Non-Stop

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The full circuit takes in both the Coastal and Castle loops for a magnificent tour of the stunning South Downs. Steeped in history and uniquely varied, the 100K offers a course truly fit for royalty.

  • 100 km trail running + 1510 m ascent
The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.
  • Sat 20 Jun
  • £35 + £350 fundraising
Chichester, West Sussex, UK

Race to the King | Castle 50K

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The ideal ‘next step’ on your ultra journey! Following an undulating course along the South Downs Way, the route passes by Arundel Castle before returning to West Dean via the Monarch's Way.

  • 50 km trail running + 1043 m ascent
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £55 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Non-stop

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Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £75 + £550 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | 100K Over Two Days

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Explore the Ridgeway, Britain’s oldest road, along a remarkably isolated and unspoilt corner of Southern England with sweeping chalk downs, ancient forests and the Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 100 km trail running + 3704 ft ascent
Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.
  • Sat 11 Jul
  • £45 + £350 fundraising
Watlington, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day One | Thames Valley 50K

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Cross England’s longest river at the halfway mark before finishing with a triumphant climb towards the iconic Lattin Down Basecamp finish line.

  • 50 km trail running + 710 m ascent
An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £45 + £350 fundraising
Wantage, Oxfordshire, UK

Race to the Stones | Day Two | Ridgeline 50K

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An ideal choice for your first ultramarathon. Enjoy dramatic views of the vale to your north before finishing at the iconic Avebury Standing Stones.

  • 50 km trail running + 630 m ascent
Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!
  • Fri 11 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10 Mile

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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!

  • 10 miles walking
Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House and more!
  • Fri 11 Sep
  • £15 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Moonlight 10km

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Kicking off the famous Thames Path Challenge weekend, experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Somerset House and more!

  • 10 km walking
The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Half Challenge 50K

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The first half option of the Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames along the river to Hampton Court to finish at Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal!

  • 50 km trail running + 200 m ascent
The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 100K Continuous

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The full, non-stop option of the epic Thames Path Challenge from leafy South West London following the river to Hampton Court, Runnymede to finish at Henley-on-Thames for a celebratory finish and BBQ!

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £37.50 + £575 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | Full 2 Day Daylight 100K

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An epic challenge from leafy South West London on the River Thames featuring Hampton Court, Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, Henley-on-Thames and a fabulous celebration finish - all in daylight.

  • 100 km trail running + 350 m ascent
Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter Challenge 28K

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Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. This route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court for a big celebration finish and picnic!

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £33.75 + £475 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3/4 Challenge 72K

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Start this epic 3/4 distance of the Thames Path Challenge near Hampton Court and follow the meandering waterway to Runnymede for a big celebration finish and hot meal at Henley on Thames.

  • 72 km trail running + 60 m ascent
Join 3,000 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 25km

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Join 3,000 walkers and trek 25km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks as you zig-zag over 16 historic bridges to a party-style finish line celebration!

  • 25 km walking
From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £11.25 + £150 fundraising
London, UK

Thames Bridges Trek 10km

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From the Oval Cricket Ground, 100s of walkers will cross many of the capital's historic bridges for some of the best vantage points over the London skyline and famous landmarks, with a celebration!

  • 10 km walking
The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £30 + £375 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half Challenge 50K

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The second half option of the Thames Path Challenge from Runnymede along the meandering river through Cookham to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a celebration finish and family BBQ!

  • 50 km trail running + 150 m ascent
The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!
  • Sat 12 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
West Molesey, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 2nd Quarter Challenge 22K

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The second quarter event of the Thames Path Challenge takes a route from near Hampton Court and follows the meandering waterway to Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, for a celebratory finish and hot meal!

  • 22 km trail running + 20 m ascent
The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the
  • Sat 12 - Sun 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Egham, Surrey, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 3rd Quarter Challenge 28K

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The epic third quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts from Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame following the meandering waterway to finish at Cookham to finish with a celebration and fizz at the

  • 28 km trail running + 20 m ascent
The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £22.50 + £275 fundraising
Maidenhead, Berkshire, UK

Thames Path Ultra Challenge | 4th Quarter Challenge 22K

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The epic fourth quarter option of the Thames Path Challenge starts in gorgeous Cookham and follows the meandering waterway to Henley-on-Thames, home of the regatta, to a fabulous celebration finish!

  • 22 km trail running + 10 m ascent
A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £11.25 + £150 fundraising
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK

The Henley 10K

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A fabulous 10km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge on Sunday morning. Take it on as a walk, jog or run and get your family and friends involved!

  • 10 km trail running
An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £29 + £440 fundraising
Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK

Oysho Cardiff Half

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An iconic road race around Wales' capital offering a flat course from the castle to the marina and over the Cardiff Bay barrage!

  • Half marathon
Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £30 + £400 fundraising
London, UK

Royal Parks Half Marathon

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Run through four of London’s most beautiful Royal Parks, past iconic landmarks and tree-lined avenues, on a stunning autumn route that combines city energy with natural splendour.

  • Half marathon
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.