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Address:

RFC
Basecamp
Kendal
LA9 6NY
United Kingdom

Date:

Take on England’s finest countryside at  your pace as a walk, jog, or run for charity!

Choose your distance, 50km, 25km to 100km. Starting at the basecamp in Kendal, the full 100km looped route takes you through some tough hills to Ambleside; a halfway point by Lake Windermere with stunning views enroute, and a huge welcome back at basecamp! 

Join up to 2,000 adventurers and sign up as an individual or as a team.  

How to register on the Ultra Challenge website

  1. Choose your distance.
  2. Choose from the fundraising, part payment or self-funded options.
  3. Complete the registration form, making sure to select Christian Aid as your chosen charity from the dropdown list (you’ll find us under ‘Overseas Aid’, or you can use the search function).
  4. That’s it! Ultra Challenge will let us know that you’ve registered, and we’ll be in touch to welcome you to the team.
Register now for 2026

Secure your spot for the Lake District Ultra Challenge.

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Walking the challenge

How we'll support you

Pre – event

  • Fundraising advice, resources and support from our dedicated events team.
  • A Christian Aid branded running vest. 

Post  event

  • Full support from the Ultra Challenge team, including well-equipped rest stops, medical teams on standby, and plenty of food and drink along the way.
  • Optional camping and transfers on some routes.
  • Finishers’ medal and celebration. 
Contact us

If you have any questions about taking on an Ultra Challenge for Christian Aid, or would like to chat about joining our team, get in touch with us – we'd love to hear from you!

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