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Ultra Challenge Series 2025

Wednesday 1 January 2025 Thursday 31 December 2026

What we love

  • Iconic locations
  • Great atmosphere
  • Epic support crew
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🌄 18 epic events to choose from.

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Walk, jog or run.

🏅 10K, 25K, 50K, 75K or 100K.

🌟 As an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support Young Lives vs Cancer.

Looking for a challenge – to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge is for you – and you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – they’re for everyone, take it on at your pace! Whether along stunning coastlines, or trails through wonderful countryside, your Ultra Challenge will be unforgettable – with full support all the way, camaraderie, an amazing sense of achievement, and all in support of Young Lives vs Cancer.

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Walk, Jog or Run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 35,000 others of all ages & take on an unforgettable Challenge in 2025! It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support. There’s regular rest stops with free food & drink, a fully signed route, and a great atmosphere.

There are multiple events across the UK to choose from. Which challenge will you choose?

Jurassic Coast Challenge – 17-18 May 2025
The UK’s best coastline…

London 2 Brighton Challenge – 24-25 May 2025
Iconic route from Capital to Coast…

Lake District Challenge – 7-8 June 2025
England’s finest & most scenic countryside…

Cotswold Way Challenge – 21-22 June 2025
Tough rolling hills & stunning viewpoints…

Peak District Challenge – 28-29 June 2025
A looped route to & from our basecamp in Bakewell…

Gower Peninsula Challenge – 19-20 July 2025
A new Ultra Challenge in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural beauty…

North Downs 50 Challenge – 26 July 2025
The best of the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way…

South West Coast 50 Challenge – 2 August 2025
Festival-style Coastal loop…

London Summer Walk – 23 August 2025
Historic city stroll…

South Coast Challenge – 6-7 September 2025
Seven Sisters & South Downs…

Thames Moonlight 10 Walk – 12 September 2025
10K or 10 mile options available…

Thames Path Challenge – 13-14 September 2025
Take on the historic towpath…

Thames Bridges Trek – 13 September 2025
Zig zag over the Thames…

Chiltern 50 – 27 September 2025
Festival style season-finisher…

Kent Downs 50 – 11 October 2025
The Garden of England…

Halloween Walk – 25 October 2025
A spooky walk through the Capital

Winter Walk – January 2026 (Date TBC)
Chilly fun in the capital…

For more information, including detailed route options, head to the Ultra Challenge Series website. 

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