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Iconic locations Great atmosphere Epic support crew

Ultra Challenge Series

Thursday 1 January 2026 Thursday 31 December 2026

What we love

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

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Walk, jog or run.

🏅 10K, 25K, 50K, 75K or 100K.

🌟 Sign up with Young Lives vs Cancer to get 50% off your registration fee when you choose the full sponsorship option.

🚨 April Discount! Sign up from just £10 with code YOUNGLIVES10 for any distance! (excluding 10km or 10 miles)

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 2026! 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?

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 June 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 – 31 October 2026
A spooky walk through the capital…

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

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