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Join us in the Lake District Ultra Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your own pace.

  • 6 - 7 Jun 2026
  • Southern Lake District
  • £20 - £199
  • £70 - £575

A challenge event you can take on at your own pace. The Lake District Ultra Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a sign-posted route. There will be free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics and marshals. 

  • choose your distance from 25k, 50k and 100k options 
  • free t-shirt!
  • walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
  • full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options 
  • regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink
  • special medal and celebration at the finish line!

Early bird discount now on! 50% off registration fees by signing up in September and October!

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Early bird discount!

Sign up for an Ultra Challenge event in September and October and receive:

  • 50% off registration fees on full sponsorship for charity option
  • Free tech t-shirt - an Ultra Challenge t-shirt, worth £20!

Join us in the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside! The challenge base camp is in Kendal and from there it's a full challenge loop taking in a few tough hills to Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves, and some stunning views en route. 

Join as an individual or a team, and get full support all the way with a celebration finish back at base camp, including a special medal to celebrate your achievement!

Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support and hospitality all the way, helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Cats Protection.. 

Click here for full details and to register!
How we'll support you with your challenge

We'll be with you every step of the way, from sign-up to the finish line! When you join Team Cats, you’ll get a first-class experience including: 

  • dedicated support from our Events team, who will answer any questions and offer personalised fundraising advice 
  • a jam-packed Fundraising Handbook containing downloadable resources, tips, advice and inspiring stories from previous Cat Champions! 
  • branded technical vest or t-shirt to wear with pride during training and on race day 
  • access to our community of Cat Champions, where you’ll connect with other cat lovers, exchange training and fundraising ideas and advice, and share your cutest cat photos! 
  • stories about the cats you’re helping, and even the chance to visit your local Cats Protection, to see firsthand the impact your fundraising will make 
How do I sign up for the walk?

On the sign-up page you’ll see there are a few different sign-up options. Please choose one of the below options when you’re signing up:

  • Full sponsorship for charity: Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target for Cats Protection. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
  • Mixed funding: Pay for half your place cost and commit to a smaller fundraising target. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process
  • Own place charity fundraising: Pay the full cost for your place, raise what you can and try to exceed at least £100. You can choose Cats Protection as part of the sign-up process

As Cats Protection is an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us!

Find out more and sign up here!
How we're helping cats in your community

We help an estimated 157,000 cats and kittens a year through our national network which includes around 185 volunteer teams and 32 cat centres. We also provide an array of cat care information and support, promote the benefits of neutering, and seek to educate people of all ages about cats and their care. 

You're able to nominate any local Cats Protection to receive 100% of the money you raise from your challenge, helping the cats in your chosen area. 

Get in touch

If you have any questions, check out our frequently asked questions page.

Alternatively, reach out to our friendly Events team on 01825 741 960 or email events@cats.org.uk.

You can be a cat champion. Join Team Cats and start making an impact today.

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