Ultra Challenge Series 2027
Walk, run or jog along magnificent coast or stunning countryside. Choose from 19 fabulous locations across the UK.
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.
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 2027! 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.
London Winter Walk – 30-31 January 2027
A winter walk through the capital…
Bath 50 Challenge – 20 March 2027
Historic Bath & beautiful countryside…
Windsor 50 Challenge – 17 April 2027
Historic Windsor, river paths & Great Park highlights…
Isle of Wight Challenge – 1-2 May 2027
Around the island path…
Jurassic Coast Challenge – 15-16 May 2027
The UK’s best coastline…
London 2 Brighton Challenge – 29-30 May 2027
Iconic route from Capital to Coast…
Lake District Challenge – 5-6 June 2027
England’s finest & most scenic countryside…
Cotswold Way Challenge – 12-13 June 2027
Tough rolling hills & stunning viewpoints…
North Norfolk 50 Challenge (NEW) – 19 June 2027
Weavers Way & the stunning Norfolk Coast…
North Yorks Challenge – 26-27 June 2027
Coast, moors & northern beauty…
Peak District Challenge – 3-4 July 2027
A looped route to & from our basecamp in Bakewell…
Gower Peninsula Challenge – 17-18 July 2027
A coastal gem in the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty…
South West Coast 50 Challenge – 24 July 2027
Festival-style Coastal loop…
North Downs 50 Challenge – 31 July 2027
The best of the Surrey Hills and North Downs Way…
London Summer Walk – 21 August 2027
Historic city stroll…
The Borders Challenge (NEW) – 28-29 August 2027
Berwickshire Coastal Path adventure…
South Coast Challenge – 4-5 September 2027
Seven Sisters & South Downs…
Thames Twilight 10 Walk – 10 September 2027
10K or 10 mile options available…
Thames Path Challenge – 11-12 September 2027
Take on the historic towpath…
Thames Bridges Trek – 11 September 2027
Zig zag over the Thames…
Shropshire Hills 50 Challenge (NEW) – 18 September 2027
Rolling hills & dramatic landscapes…
Chiltern 50 – 25 September 2027
Festival style season-finisher…
Kent Downs 50 – 9 October 2027
The Garden of England…
Halloween Walk – 30 October 2027
A spooky walk through the capital…
For more information, including detailed route options, head to the Ultra Challenge Series website.
SIGN UPThere 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!
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.
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!
Your Ultra Challenge entry includes:
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:
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.
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!
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