Join the Lake District Challenge for charity and take on England's finest countryside at your own pace
Registration for the 2026 event is now open! Walk, jog or run the Lake District Challenge as part of #TeamNSPCC!
The full 100km event can be completed over one or two days, with the option to camp at your halfway point. If you're not ready to take on the full challenge, take on one of the 50km, 25km or 10km routes while experiencing idyllic paths and breathtaking views.
You can save an additional 25% off a Full Sponsorship registration fee when you sign up as part of #TeamNSPCC.
Fundraising options
- Charity Sponsorship Place - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising.
- Mixed Funding Place - pay a higher registration fee and fundraise less.
- Self-Funded Place - pay the full cost of the event. There’s no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can!
- Already signed up? We’d love you to join #TeamNSPCC
Get a charity place
How to take part
1. Apply
Sign up and select your fundraising option and distance on the Ultra Challenge website. There’s also an option to join or create a team.
2. Choose NSPCC
Select the NSPCC as your charity and help us be here for children. Every pound you raise will make a difference.
3. Enjoy yourself
Have a weekend to remember and celebrate your amazing achievement.
What you'll get from us
1. NSPCC t-shirt
For you to wear with pride throughout your training and on the day itself.
2. Fundraising pack
Filled with ideas to get your fundraising off to a great start.
3. Training plan
Support from expert trainers, Full Potential, including a training plan tailored just for you!
How your fundraising helps
The money you raise could help provide play sessions with a practitioner that use therapy activities like painting and storytelling*. This helps children and young people safely open up about their experiences of abuse.
Want to know more?
This event is organised by Ultra Challenge. For further information please visit their website.
You can also email us on challenges@nspcc.org.uk with any questions about fundraising. We're here to support you 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
*DISCLAIMER
Your donation could go towards play sessions or it could help us fund our therapeutic services or Speak Out Stay Safe. Donations are distributed based on need.