Ultra Challenges - Your Challenge, Your Way!

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With tough ‘continuous’ 100 km challenges, a 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option with camping at half way, testing 50 km, Half & 25 km Quarter distance challenges, and a few 10K taster events – there’s an Ultra Challenge for everyone to push themselves further! With 15 events to choose from ranging from costal paths, lakesides, well-trodden footpaths & some tough hills there really no excuse not to join an Ultra Challenge for 2024!

So whether you chose to Walk, Jog or Run with the Ultra Challenge series it's your challenge your way!!


Are you a regular walker and new to endurance events? Perhaps a seasoned trekker looking for testing adventures? Or even a marathon runner wanting to 'up' your distance? Whether it's along magnificent coastal scenery, or in stunning open countryside, there’s an Ultra Challenge for you.

As Crohn's & Colitis UK are an official partner on these events, you get up to discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us on. 

50% Discount on London Winter Walk, Easter 50 Challenge, and the Jurassic Coast Challenge.
25% discount on all other challenges

You’ll get full support and hospitality all the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge!

✔ Rest stops with free food and drink ✔All meals and food included ✔ Medics, massage and pace walkers ✔ Camping options ✔ Pre-event training support and app ✔ 

With a big finish line cheer, with a medal, a glass of fizz, a souvenir T-shirt, a massage, a BBQ – it’s a weekend to remember!

Push yourself further - Full Challenge, Half, Quarter & some 10km options also available.

Click on the challenges below for all information.


North Downs 50 Challenge
20th July 2024

n50Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘North Downs 50’ challenge for 2024 –with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Guilford basecamp. Choose from
the full 50km challenge, a 25km half, or even a 10km – all taking in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the
surrounding countryside. As we are an official partner on these events, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


South West Coast 50 Challenge
3rd Aug 2024

swcWalk, Jog, or Run the ‘South West’ challenge for 2024 – taking in the first Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path,
and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. Pick your distance, with the full 50km loop, a 25km half challenge, or even the short & sweet Dunster 10km! As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


London Summer Walk Challenge
24th August 2024

lswGet active & explore some of the Capital’s historic areas with a tour of the ‘gateway to London’ along the Thames’s eastern section. Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks (short walk from the new Elizabeth Line station!) – our 25 km looped route heads through Charlton, along the Thames Path around the Greenwich Peninsula – past the O2, Old Royal Naval College & the fabulous Cutty Sark. A route steeped in history with iconic sights, and capped with a BBQ & bar at the finish – making for a wonderful end of summer celebration! As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25%  discount on the ‘FullSponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


South Coast Challenge
7 - 8 September 2024

scWalk, jog or run up to 100km from Eastbourne to Arundel. Take the full challenge up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail through Brighton and on to Arundel, or choose from a half challenge or quarter challenge distance. With full support, food and drinks throughout. As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


Thames Path Challenge
14 - 15 September 2024

tpWalk, jog or run the Thames Path Challenge, following England’s greatest river. The full Thames Path Challenge 100km route heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. Choose your distance, with 75km three-quarter, 50km half challenge, or 25km challenge options - there's a challenge for everyone. Expect a great atmosphere, with full support, food and drinks throughout As we are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
 For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


Thames Bridges Trek 
14th September 2024

tbtJoin 2000 trekkers as we venture 25km across the Capital taking in unrivalled views of the skyline from its best vantage points. With full support every step of the way from our team, with free food & drinks and a great atmosphere. Follow the path of England’s most famous river, and take in the views from some of the most iconic bridges in the world. As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


Chiltern 50 Challenge
28th September 2024

c50This challenge covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside. You can Walk, Jog, or Run along historic trails and over rolling hills. Expect a great atmosphere, full support from our team, and free food & drink at regular rest stops. Starting & finishing at our Base Camp in Henley Showground, there's a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options. Choose from the 50km challenge, 25km distance or the 10km challenge. As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


Kent Downs 50 Challenge
12th October 2024

A NEW end of season Ultra Challenge, in the ‘Garden of England’, with a basecamp near Maidstone, parking & weekend camping options. The main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line and celebration. As we are an official partner on these events, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us For more info about our       partner discount just for you click here


Halloween Walk Challenge
26th October 2024

hwwWhy not treat yourself to a hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts? Choose your distance, gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers. With a fun & spooky atmosphere, great support and free food & drinks, it’s frightfully good! As we are an official partner on these event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

For more info about our partner discount just for you click here


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