Lake District Challenge
Walk, jog, or run the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace.
Event details
Date
2026 TBC
The Lake District Challenge 2025 has taken place and applications for 2026 are not yet open. You can find out more about the event below, or find another challenge.
Location
Kendal, Lake District
Distance
10, 25, 50 or 100 km distances available
Registration fees
Full 100 km distance is £37.50 (other options available)
Fundraising target
Full 100 km distance is £575 (other options available)
About this event
Take on England's finest countryside at your own pace. Starting from our Kendal basecamp, you can take on the full challenge Kendal loop, a half challenge, or even a quarter challenge.
Suitable for all experience levels and with the best support and hospitality all the way.
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Fundraising
Training
Why take on the Lake District Challenge?
- Finisher medal and T-shirt
- Snacks, drinks and hot food provided
- Covered rest stops every 12.5 km
- Fully signed route with medics and marshals
How we'll support you
We'll be there to help you every step of the way. If you join Team Animal you'll receive:
- Team Animal trekking T-shirt made from recycled plastic bottles.
- Dedicated fundraising support from our friendly events team.
- Fundraising materials to help you reach your target.
- Helpful training advice for your trek.
- A Facebook page to chat with your fellow trekkers.
- A Team Animal Strava group to share your training progress with fellow Team Animal trekkers.