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.

EventRegistration feeMinimum 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).

EventRegistration feeMinimum 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.

EventRegistration feeMinimum sponsorship
25km£79£0
50km£129£0
100km£198£0

Date

Sat - Sun 12 - 13 Jun 2021
Expired!

Location

Kendal
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