Ultra Challenge Series
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Walk, Jog or Run
Action Challenge
Multiple - see below
25km, 50km, 100km
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Throughout January and February get 25% off reg fees of any event with the code NYCHARITY23
Pick YOUR Challenge and complete it 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 is an Ultra Challenge for you.
Walk, Jog or Run at YOUR pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Push yourself further on the 100km Full Challenge or start off with Half (50km) & Quarter (25km) options and raise money for Dig Deep along the way.
28th - 29th January 2023
The winter warmer..
The opening event of the 2023 season, and a great way to kick start a New Year fitness regime. Choose your distance. Full Marathon or Half Marathon, warm up warm and on the day and you will get a winter bobble hat & buff, a medal, some hot food & drink, and an invigorating walk taking in some of the Capital’s highlights.!
1st April 2023
The Easter eggs-travaganza..
From the Windsor Racecourse basecamp, you can Walk, Jog or Run looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic Castle views, along the Thames Path and enjoy some wonderful surround countryside. You'll get Easter surprises, medal, neck buff, hot food and a celebratory drink at the finish!
29th - 30th April 2023
Explore the island...
Great challenges need great settings - and none are better than the Island's coastal path. 2,000 adventurers of all experience will walk, jog, or run along the southern cliffs, past the iconic needles and onwards in a full island loop enjoying spectacular views with every step.
13th - 14th May 2023
The UKs Best Coastline...
Join 2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages and Walk, Jog or Run the spectacular Jurassic Coast-a World Heritage Site. Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads past Durdle Door, with ups and downs to West Bay's famous cliffs (of TV's Broadchurch fame), before the finish line at Bridport.
27th - 28th May 2023
From Capital to Coast...
2,000 adventurers of all experience levels & ages will walk, jog or run this classic capital to coast route. A Richmond start by the Thames, over the North Downs and through the wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside. The 100km heads up and over the South Downs to the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline.
10th - 11th June 2023
England's finest and most scenic countryside...
Our Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. From there it's an anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, Ambleside, Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves-with some stunning views en route - before a huge welcome and celebration back at Base Camp after a momentous journey.
24th - 25th June 2023
Tough rolling hills and stunning viewpoints...
Walk, jog or run our Cotswold Challenge-with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! Our base-camp in Cirencester is the hub for a 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, which provides a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.
8th - 9th July 2023
A looped route to & from our basecamp in Bakewell...
Join us in the fabulous Peak District National Park. We'll have a major 'Base Camp' hub set-up in idyllic Bakewell, which will include a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend - a 100km, 50km or 25km challenge which takes a tough & varied route through Derbyshire's finest scenery and Peaks - with full support all the way.
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5th August 2023
A summer festival not to miss...
From basecamp in the shadow of the imposing Dunster Castle, the route takes in the 1st section of the 630 mile South West Coastal path - from it's official Minehead start to Porlock you'll enjoy fantastic views out towards South Wales. You'll go up and over Exmoor visa Dunkery Beacon before returning back to camp after an unforgettable 50km and 1600m of elevation.
2nd - 3rd September 2023
Seven Sisters and South Downs...
An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point. Devil's Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey. 50km and 25km distances also available.
9th - 10th September 2023
Take on the historic towpath...
Take on the Thames Path Challenge following England's greatest river. Our full Thames Path Challenge 100km route heads from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. With half & quarter distance options-there's a challenge for everyone.
23rd September 2023
Festival style season-finisher...
This 50km looped route covers the best of the Chilterns countryside. Starting & finishing at our Base Camp in Henley-on-Thames, you'll pass through nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with great views-it's a route with real variety, and some wonderful scenery-and it's all easily accessible from London. There's also a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options.
Costs and Fundraising
100km Distance
£45 Registration Fee
£595 Minimum Fundraising Target
(due 1 month before event)
50km Distance
£30 Registration Fee
£395 Minimum Fundraising Target
(due 1 month before event)
25km Distance
£15 Registration Fee
£250 Minimum Fundraising Target
(due 1 month before event)
New Year Deal
Throughout January and February get 25% off your registration fee with the code NYCHARITY23
Everything you raise above the minimum fundraising target goes straight to the charity.
