20 Jun
21 Jun
North Yorks Ultra Challenge
We’re heading to the North Yorks with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Scarborough basecamp.
What we love
Historic scenes Great atmosphere Epic support crew
London Summer Walk
What we love
- Historic scenes
- Great atmosphere
- Epic support crew
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🏅 10K, 25K or 50K.
🌟 2026 Entries Are Now Open! Sign up with Young Lives vs Cancer from just £10 with our exclusive Early Bird Deal
Get active & explore some of the Capital’s historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section.
Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks (short walk from the new Elizabeth Line station!) – the full 50km looped route heads through Charlton, along the Thames Path to Greenwich and the O2, Old Royal Naval College & the fabulous Cutty Sark, then onwards through central London – crossing the Thames via the Millenium footbridge. It’s then past the Tower of London, and on to the Olympic Park, before returning to Woolwich via the foot tunnel.
A route steeped in history with iconic sights, and capped with a BBQ & bar at the finish – making for a wonderful end of summer celebration!
For more information, including detailed route options, head to the Ultra Challenge Series website.
SIGN UP- 25K Loop Challenge – from our Woolwich basecamp adjacent to the Barracks – around the Greenwich Peninsular – along the Thames Path – and into Docklands. Back to Woolwich via the foot tunnel. Start times – 9.30 to 11.00am – walking only (no running) – rest stop en route with snacks & drinks
- NEW 50K Route – with ULTRA MARCH Option. Looped route – heading all the way to The City via the Olympic Park – and back along the Thames via Greenwich.
- NEW 10K Walk – if you’re after something a bit shorter!
There are 3 payment options to choose from:
As we are an official Charity Partner, you automatically benefit from 50% off ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fees.
1. Full Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place!
- Full Challenge 50K: 50% off the £30 reg fee / £360 fundraising target
- Half Challenge 25K: 50% off the £20 reg fee / £240 fundraising target
- 10K: 50% off the £10 reg fee / £150 fundraising target
2. Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
- Full Challenge 50K: £75 reg fee / £225 fundraising target
- Half Challenge 25K: £50 reg fee / £150 fundraising target
- 10K: £25 reg fee / £75 fundraising target
3. Own Place – you pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!
- Full Challenge 50K: £139 reg fee / no fundraising target, raise what you can
- Half Challenge 25K: £89 reg fee / no fundraising target, raise what you can
- 10K: £49 reg fee / no fundraising target, raise what you can
Your Ultra Challenge entry includes:
- A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
- Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
- An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
Camping, transfer and parking options are available to make getting there & away easy.
And here are some of the benefits of joining Team Young Lives vs Cancer:
- A Young Lives vs Cancer technical t-shirt so you look awesome and stand out in the crowd
- Free physio advice from a Chartered Physiotherapist
- Our online Event Hub where you can find training plans and useful fundraising tools
- Our closed Facebook group where you can meet other Young Lives vs Cancer sporting legends, share fundraising ideas and training tips
- We’ll shower you with advice, ideas and materials to get the money rolling in, and if you ever need us we’re only a phone call away.
Every day 12 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer. Yet not one of them has the same experience. All young cancer patients have different needs, opportunities and backgrounds and for some, the systems in place and gaps in support mean that their experiences are much more challenging than others. Far too many children and young people with cancer are experiencing inequality as soon as they are diagnosed due to a ‘one size fits all’ approach throughout much of the system. That’s why the support they receive must look beyond their diagnosis. It should provide them with what they need, so that they can go on to thrive no matter what. That’s why we exist.
We don’t receive any government funding so everything we do is thanks to amazing people like you. From funding our brilliant Young Lives vs Cancer Social Workers to our vital financial grants, your support means that we can be there for children and young people facing cancer, and their families, to ensure that having a cancer diagnosis doesn’t mean you lose what makes you, you.
There are 21 events across the UK to choose from. Choose your challenge…
London Winter Walk – 24 & 25 January 2026
Chilly fun in the capital…
Bath 50 – 28 March 2026
Historic city and scenic countryside loop…
Windsor 50 (NEW) – 18 April 2026
Historic Windsor, river paths & Great Park highlights..
Isle of Wight Challenge – 2-3 May 2026
Around the island path…
Jurassic Coast Challenge – 16-17 May 2026
The UK’s best coastline…
London 2 Brighton Challenge – 23-24 May 2026
Iconic route from Capital to Coast…
Lake District Challenge – 6-7 May 2026
England’s finest & most scenic countryside…
Cotswold Way Challenge – 13-14 June 2026
Tough rolling hills & stunning viewpoints…
North Yorks Challenge (NEW)– 20-21 June 2026
Dales, moorland & northern beauty…
Peak District Challenge – 4-5 July 2026
A looped route to & from our basecamp in Bakewell…
Gower Peninsula Challenge – 18-19 July 2026
A coastal gem in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…
South West Coast 50 Challenge – 25 July 2026
Festival-style Coastal loop…
North Downs 50 Challenge – 1 August 2026
The best of the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way…
London Summer Walk – 22 August 2026
Historic city stroll…
South Coast Challenge – 5-6 September 2026
Seven Sisters & South Downs…
Thames Moonlight 10 Walk – 11 September 2026
10K or 10 mile options available…
Thames Path Challenge – 12-13 September 2026
Take on the historic towpath…
Thames Bridges Trek – 12 September 2026
Zig zag over the Thames…
Chiltern 50 – 26 September 2026
Festival style season-finisher…
Kent Downs 50 – 10 October 2026
The Garden of England…
Halloween Walk – 24 October 2026
A spooky walk through the capital…
If you have any questions, or simply want to know more about taking part in an Ultra Challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer, please get in touch!
- Chat to our fundraising team online using live chat (use the pink ‘chat to us’ button at the bottom right of the screen) Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm
- Call us on 0300 330 0803, Monday – Friday, 8am – 6pm
- Email us at fundraisingevents@younglivesvscancer.org.uk
- Message us via our Facebook or Twitter pages
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