Ultra Challenge Series


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 there is an event for you!

What you'll get

  • Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere
  • A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
  • Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
  • An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
  • Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
  • Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options
  • Access to resources to support your fundraising
  • Free Rethink Mental Illness t-shirt once you hit £75 raised
  • One to One support from the Events team 

January - March

25 - 26 January


  • London
  • Start & End: Oval Cricket Ground
  • Walking event
  • Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K
  • Sign up from £10
  • Fundraising target from £150

29 March



  • Bath
  • Start & End: Bath Racescourse
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

April - May

12 April

  • Windsor & Thames Path
  • Start & End: Windsor Racecourse
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

3 - 4 May

  • Coastal path
  • Start & End: Chale Basecamp
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 106km, 53km, 50km, 25km & 10 mile
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

17 - 18 May

  • Jurrasic Coast, Dorset
  • Start & End: Varies for distances
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 75km, 50km, Marathon, 25km & 10km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

24 - 25 May

  • Capital to Coast
  • Starting point: Richmond
  • Walk, run or jog
  • 100km, 75km, 50km, Marathon & 25km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

June - August

7 - 8 June

  • Southern Lake District
  • Starting & End: Varies based on distance
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 50km, Marathon, 25km & 10km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

21 - 22 June

  • Costswolds
  • Start & End: Varies based on distance
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 75km,50km,25km & 10km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

28 - 29 June

  • Southern Peak District
  • Start & End: Bakewell Showground
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, 10 miles loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

12 July

  • Surrey Hills
  • Start & End: Surrey Sports Ground, Guildford
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

19 - 20 July

  • South Wales
  • Starting point: Penrice Castle basecamp
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 75km, 50km, Marathon, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

2 August

  • Somerset/ Exmoor
  • Star & End: Varies based on distance
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

23 August

  • East London & Thames
  • Starting point Woolwich
  • Walking event
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

September - October

6 - 7 September

  • South Coast / South Downs Way
  • Start & End: Varies based on distance
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 50km & 25km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

12 September

  • Central London, Vauxhall
  • Start & End: The Oval
  • Walking event
  • 10 miles & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £10
  • Fundraising target from £150

13 September

  • Central London
  • Route: Putney Bridge - Tower Bridge
  • Walking event
  • 25km & 16 bridges
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

13-14 September

  • Thames Path
  • Start & End: Varies based on distance
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km & 10km
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

27 September

  • Chiltern Hills
  • Start & End: Henley Showground
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

11 October

  • Kent Downs
  • Starting point: Kent Showground, Maidstone
  • Walk, jog or run
  • 50km, 25km & 10km loops
  • Sign up from £20
  • Fundraising target from £100

Share with your adventure buddy and take on a challenge together!

Questions?

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