Walking
Lake District Challenge: June 2026
Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping / hostel – and with half, marathon, quarter & 10K distance options also, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
Sponsorship: Different options available, please see below:
1. FULL SPONSORSHIP
Pay a small Reg Fee & Fundraise for a chosen Charity (who pay for your place)
FULL CHALLENGE ~100km – £50 Reg Fee & at least – £575 fundraising/sponsorship
1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km – £40 Reg Fee & at least – £375 fundraising/sponsorship
1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km – £30 Reg Fee & at least – £275 fundraising/sponsorship
10 KM CHALLENGE – £20 Reg Fee & at least – £100 fundraising/sponsorship
2. MIXED FUNDING
Pay for half your place cost & fundraise less for Charity (who pay half of your place cost)
FULL CHALLENGE ~100km – £110 Reg Fee & at least – £330 fundraising/sponsorship
1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km –£75 Reg Fee & at least – £225 fundraising/sponsorship
1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km – £50 Reg Fee & at least – £150 fundraising/sponsorship
10 KM CHALLENGE – £22.50 Reg Fee & at least – £70 fundraising/sponsorship
3. OWN PLACE FUNDRAISING
Pay for your place & fundraise whatever you can for a Charity (small admin fee to charity)
FULL CHALLENGE ~100km – £199 Fee paid online & fundraise whatever you can
1/2 CHALLENGE ~50km – £139 Fee paid online & fundraise whatever you can
1/4 CHALLENGE ~25km – £89 Fee paid online & fundraise whatever you can
10 KM CHALLENGE – £39 Fee paid online & fundraise whatever you can
What you’ll get from Leukaemia UK
- Leukaemia UK running vest
- Challenge pack, including sponsorship forms and helpful training and fundraising advice
- Dedicated support from our fantastic fundraising team
Interested? Contact Hanna on fundraising@leukaemiauk.org.uk or sign up here
Event details
When
6 June 2026 - 7 June 2026
Where
Lake District
Sponsorship
Different sponsorship options
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