Lake District Challenge
New for 2021 – Walk, Jog or Run the Lake District Challenge and take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Test yourself on a fantastic Ultra Challenge – suitable for all experience levels – and you’ll get the best support & hospitality all the way.
Our Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. From there it’s a 100km anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves – with some stunning views enroute – before a huge welcome and celebration back at Base Camp after a momentous journey. Half and Quarter options available.
- Join as individual or team
- 100km full challenge
- 2 day 100km ‘daylight’ option
- Half or Quarter challenge options
- Rest stops – free food & drink
- All meals/food included
- Walk at you own pace – 24 hours +
- Run or jog – set a new goal
- Camping options
- Medics, massage and pace walkers
- Medal, t shirt, glass of bubbly!
- Pre-event training support + app
It will be fun, rewarding, and achievable with some determination, resolve, and spirit. Join in for an unforgettable Lakes weekend – and push yourself further!
More information
Visit the event website for more information.
Fundraising options
Tap the ‘Register’ button to apply for a Thyroid UK Charity place via the event organiser. We will contact you with instructions on how to confirm your place.
Note: At least 50% of the Minimum Sponsorship target should be with Thyroid UK by 6 weeks prior to the Challenge. At this time we will pay a Fee for your place to the Organiser (similar to the Self Funding cost). Failure to meet the 50% target may result in cancellation by us. The remaining 50% should be with us 4 weeks after the Challenge.
Charity Sponsorship
Pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising! We cover your event place cost.
| Event | Registration fee | Minimum sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
| 25km | £10 | £250 |
| 50km | £20 | £395 |
| 100km | £30 | £595 |
Mixed Funding
Lower charity fundraising target & you pay half the event self-fund cost (We pay the other half).
| Event | Registration fee | Minimum sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
| 25km | £45 | £135 |
| 50km | £72.50 | £218 |
| 100km | £110 | £330 |
Self Fund
Pay full event place cost when you register. Fundraise as much as you can for us.
| Event | Registration fee | Minimum sponsorship |
|---|---|---|
| 25km | £79 | £0 |
| 50km | £129 | £0 |
| 100km | £198 | £0 |