Various dates
Various locations across the UK
25k, 50k or 100k
Various fundraising options
About
Walk, Jog or Run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 30,000 others of all ages and experience, in 2022 for an unforgettable Challenge. It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support. Push yourself further – 100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available. Find out more: Ultrachallenge.com
Event experience
Many challenges to choose from
Local to you
2-day full daylight options
Choose your challenge:
London Winter Walk
Saturday 28th & 29th January 2023
10K, Full or Half Marathon
The opening event of the 2023 season, and a great way to walk off the festive celebrations and kick start a New Year fitness regime, or early training for an Ultra Challenge. Choose your distance – Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K, wrap up & walk on the Saturday or on Sunday, and you’ll get a winter bobble hat & buff, a medal, some hot food & drink – and an invigorating walk taking in some of the Capital’s highlights.
Easter 50 Ultra Challenge
Saturday 1st April 2023
50K or 25K
The first Ultra Challenge of the season. From our Windsor Racecourse basecamp, you can Walk, Jog or Run looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic Castle views, along the Thames Path, and enjoy some wonderful surrounding countryside. You’ll get a few Easter surprises, a medal & neck buff, hot food & drink at the finish – and it’s a great event to kick off the season, to test those legs, and get in shape!
Isle of Wight Challenge
Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th April 2023
25K, 53K or 106K options
The Island’s coastal path is the setting for an unforgettable challenge, with the iconic Needles, spectacular cliffs, stunning views, and sandy beaches. From our Chale basecamp in the south, it’s clockwise to Cowes, with the historic resorts of Ventnor, Shanklin, & Sandown then en route for the full 106 km ‘full Island’ challenge. With half & quarter island options also, plus camping packages – there’s a fantastic active bank holiday weekend challenge for all!
Jurassic Coast Challenge
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th May 2023
25K, 50K or 100K options
Spectacular World Heritage coastline, and an amazing challenge with distance options for all! From the Corfe Castle start, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth at half way. For 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay’s famous sandstone cliffs (of TV’s Broadchurch) – before a welcome finish line celebration in the vibrant Dorset town of Bridport.
London 2 Brighton Challenge
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th May 2023
25K, 50K or 100K options
The original Ultra Challenge® in its 10th year, with a varied 60% off-road route. A Richmond start by the Thames, then towards the North Downs and on through some wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside. The Full 100 km challenge heads up & over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline and an unforgettable racecourse finish line. A classic challenge – and one for your list!
Lake District Challenge
Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th June 2023
25K, 50K or 100K options & Ambleside 10K
Take on & enjoy some of England’s finest countryside at your pace. From our convenient Kendal basecamp (with optional camping) the full 100 km route is an anticlockwise loop taking in a few tough hills & fells, Ambleside, Lake Windermere at half way (with hostel accommodation option) nature reserves, and forests – with stunning views en-route. A huge welcome awaits back at basecamp after a momentous challenge!
Cotswold Way Challenge
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th June 2023
25K, 50K or 100K options
A spectacular 100 km looped route from our new basecamp in Cirencester – the ‘capital’ of the Cotswolds. It not only has fabulous views, idyllic villages, and rolling hills – it’s easy to access, plenty of parking, and there’s onsite pre-event University style accommodation at basecamp – so it’s better than ever! A testing challenge, with a few tough climbs, stunning views right across to Wales, and rewards with a real sense of achievement.
Peak District Challenge
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th July 2023
25K, 50K or 100K options & Bakewell 10 mile
We’ll welcome 2,000 adventurers into the fabulous Peak District National Park, and our major ‘Basecamp’ hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, with a range of camping options, hospitality & local accommodation. The full 100 km Challenge takes in a varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery with wonderful views, and with 50 km, 25 km & 10 mile distance options passing Chatsworth House – there’s a Peaks challenge for all!
North Downs 50 Challenge
Saturday 22nd July 2023
25K & 50K
We are excited to bring back the popular ‘North Downs 50’ for 2023 – with a new start & finish basecamp venue in Guildford. The updated looped route takes in some of the North Downs Way, The Surrey Hills, and the magnificent views over countryside to the south. Join us for this fantastic summer challenge – with easy access from London and the surrounding area.
South West Coast 50 Challenge
Saturday 5th August 2023
10K, 25K & 50K
From basecamp in the shadow of the imposing Dunster Castle, the route takes in the 1st section of the 630 mile SW Coastal Path – from its official Minehead start to Porlock, with fantastic views out towards S.Wales. Then it’s up & over Exmoor via Dunkery Beacon as we head back around to basecamp after an unforgettable 50 km and 1600 metres of climb. With camping options, BBQ, bar, entertainment & beaches nearby, it’s a summer festival not to miss!
South Coast Challenge
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd September 2023
25K, 50K & 100K
Take on some of England’s finest scenery with an Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way, with stunning sea views to Brighton at half way. For the full 100 km challenge option, it’s Devil’s Dyke and a few more ups & downs which lie ahead before Arundel’s historic castle & cathedral come into view after an amazing journey – with a big welcome awaiting at the finish line!
Thames Path Challenge
Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th September 2023
25K, 50K & 100K Options & Henley 10K
Take on England’s greatest river with a 100 km route heading out from Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court to Runnymede, of Magna Carta fame, at the 50 km half way. For the full challenge – it’s on to Windsor and then past wonderful historic scenery & countryside to Henley. With half & quarter distance options also, the Bridges Trek, and the Henley 10K – there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone – and the most popular event of the season!
Thames Bridges Trek
Saturday 9th September 2023
25K
Venture across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 of London’s historic bridges – each with its own fascinating story, and with a mid-point refreshment stop at The Oval for some snacks & drinks. 25km later it’s a finish line celebration & some food in Southwark Park, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, where a big cheers, some fizz, a medal, food, & a celebration await!
Thames Moonlight Walk
Friday 8th September 2023
10K or 10 miles
Kicks off the Thames Path Challenge festival of events on Friday evening. Take on a spirited 10km or an energetic 10 mile looped route through the heart of London as darkness falls, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. A lively finish awaits – with some fizz, a ‘Moon medal’, some welcome hot food & drink! Perfect to join with friends after work for an active evening on the town!
The Henley 10K
Sunday 10th September 2023
10K & Kids 2K
It’s a fabulous 10 km loop from the riverside finish venue of the main Thames Path Challenge near Henley Bridge. A great ‘mini’ challenge, and lively atmosphere, to take it on at your pace on Sunday morning, and get your family & friends involved. There’s a neck buff, finishers medal, glass of fizz, and an optional BBQ + a ‘Kids’ 2 K walk (with goodie bag) for the young challengers!
Chiltern 50 Challenge
Saturday 23rd September 2023
10K, 25K & 50K options
Our end of season challenge takes in some of the best of the Chilterns countryside, with historic trails, nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with fantastic views. Starting & finishing at our basecamp near Henley, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ, bar & entertainment, with extensive on-site camping & parking options.
What you'll receive
• ALL food and drink included
• Medics, massage, and pace walkers
• Medal, t-shirt and a glass of bubbly
• 2-day full ‘daylight’ option
• Camping options available
• Pre-event training support + app
• A Lucy AAC running vest or t-shirt
• A fundraising pack stuffed full of useful materials to help maximise your fundraising
• Fundraising support from the Lucy AAC team
Got any questions? Get in touch with us at challenges@lucyaac.org.uk.
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