Challengers at the Lake District Run

Lake District Ultra Challenge

Take on the Lake District Challenge through England’s finest countryside, with routes from Kendal to Ambleside and Lake Windermere. Walk, jog or run your chosen distance, with stunning scenery.

Walk towards a future free from arthritis

Location: Lake District, Cumbria
Date: Saturday 05 and Sunday  06 June 2027
Registration fee: Various options starting from £7.50
Minimum sponsorship target: A range of targets depending on distance

Experience the Lake District Ultra Challenge 2026 and explore one of England’s most iconic National Parks. Walk, jog or run through spectacular trails, stunning landscapes and beautiful lakeside scenery while fundraising for a great cause.

Whether taking on the challenge solo or as a team, enjoy full support every step of the way with rest stops, hot food, marked routes and an incredible community atmosphere. 

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026.  

Enquire here

 

Man stood in Arthritis UK running vest

What to expect as an Arthritis UK walker

  • An Arthritis UK running vest or t-shirt
  • welcome pack full of helpful training and fundraising advice
  • Dedicated training and fundraising support from our expert team
  • Access to our closed Facebook group of our community of supporters
  • Constant support throughout your challenge journey from our fundraising team
  • A Ultra Challenge medal (from the organiser), t-shirt, food and drink

Funding options

Full sponsorship for charity

You pay a smaller registration fee for the event and then fundraise the target amount (with our support of course)  

  • 100 km - £25 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £575 
  • 50km - £20 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £375 
  • 25km - £15 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £275 
  • 10km - £7.50 Registration fee and a fundraising target of £100 

Self funding

You pay the full cost of your registration fee and you can choose whether to fundraise 

  • 100 km - £199 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 50km - £139 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 25km - £89 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target 
  • 10km - £49 Registration fee and set your own personal fundraising target  

How to enter

Sign up to walk with us on this beautiful challenge route. 

50% off registration fees – valid until 31 August 2026. 

Contact us

For more information, contact our team at fundraising@arthritis-uk.org with questions or to get support. 

Thank you for supporting Arthritis UK.

 

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