Are you a keen walker or runner looking for a real challenge?
Whatever your pace, take on an Ultra Challenge and help make a difference for people living with epilepsy.
Registration discounts for a limited time
Receive 25% off your registration fee when you choose Epilepsy Action to be your fundraising charity. This Autumn Deal offer is running from 1st September until 31st October 2024. Discount code available when you sign up on the Ultra Challenge website.
Distance: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10 km, or 5 km Family Fun Run
A great event to walk off the Christmas & New Year celebrations, and maybe kick start a new fitness regime! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K walking options + a NEW accessible family fun 5K option on Sunday. All walks start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground, and take in highlights of the Thames, its historic bridges, and many of the Capital’s landmarks. Sign up as a team, or an individual and families are welcome; there’s rest stops with snacks, a special medal, and hot food at the finish!
A great opener to the full Ultra Challenge season! Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a 50 km Ultra, a testing 29 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace! From our Bath Racecourse basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes around & through Bath – with fantastic panoramic views, past the famous Royal Crescent, along the River Avon and taking in many of the city’s sights & sounds and the surrounding countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, and a celebration finish back at basecamp. It’s a great way to kick off the season, and start to get in shape!
Take on a 50 km Ultra, a historic 25 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge – fundraise for Epilepsy Action, and make it an active Easter! From a Windsor Racecourse basecamp 2000 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and takes in some wonderful surrounding countryside. You’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, and a celebration finish back at basecamp.
Distance: 100 km, 75 km, 50 km, 25 km, or 10 miles
Great challenges need great settings, and up to 2,000 adventurers will take on stunning coastal path – all out to push themselves further – and you can fundraise for Epilepsy Action. It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles, and up Cowes. For Full Island challengers it’s on to Ventnor, and back to our welcome basecamp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with 3/4, 1/2, & 1/4 Island Challenges + 10 mile ‘Medina Estuary’ option also available – there’s an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
Take on Spectacular World Heritage coastline – and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. A start in Corfe Castle, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth half way. For full 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay (of TV’s Broadchurch) – before a finish line celebration in the vibrant town of Bridport. Great 3/4, Half, a Weymouth Marathon & 1/4 Challenge options also – PLUS the Bridport 10K – it’s the event of the year!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 km Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 km Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 km Registration fee £39
The ‘original Ultra Challenge’ – and you can take it on and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Over 2,000 adventurers will take on the Capital to Coast route and test their grit & determination over the weekend. Richmond-Upon-Thames is the start, and it’s over the North Downs with wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to half way at Turners Hill. The full 100 km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with three quarter, half, marathon & quarter distance options also available – there’s a classic challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
Take on England’s finest countryside at your pace – and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Challenge basecamp is in Kendal, and it’s a 100km loop taking in a couple of tough hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests & nature reserves – with some stunning views en-route, before a huge welcome & celebration back at basecamp after a momentous journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality, optional camping / hostel – and with half, marathon, quarter & 10K distance options also, there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
Our Cirencester basecamp is the start of the 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds, providing a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves – and you can join and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Rolling hills, villages, the Cotswold Way, footpaths & trails, with some fabulous views en route. You’ll get full support & hospitality, including optional ‘university style’ accommodation at basecamp, and with three quarter, half, quarter + a Cirencester 10 km distance option also – there’s a Cotswold’s Challenge for everyone.
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
Our basecamp hub in idyllic Bakewell will welcome over 3,000 adventurers who will test themselves in the fabulous Peak District National Park; you can join and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. There’s a full range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services across the weekend – with a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire’s finest scenery. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 3/4, half, quarter & 10 mile distance options also which pass Chatsworth House – there’s a Peak District Ultra Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
A new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – and you can fundraise for Epilepsy Action. The UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options and the 100km challenge is a figure of 8 route made up of west & east loops which take in the best of the Peninsula, its history, and its varied, unique landscape. With 50km, Marathon, 25km, and 10K challenge options, as well as a bar & entertainment at basecamp – this will be the highlight of the season!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
We’re back on the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Guildford basecamp – and you can fundraise for Epilepsy Action. A looped 50 km route which takes in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside – with real variety and some wonderful scenery & fabulous views out to the south – and easily accessible from London! You’ll get full support & hospitality, and with 25 km & 10 km options also available, and optional University style accommodation at basecamp – there’s a North Downs Ultra Challenge waiting for you!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
A fantastic ‘South West’ summer challenge – and you can join and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Taking in the first Minehead section of the famous 630 mile Coastal Path, and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50 km loop then heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb. You’ll get full support all the way, and with 25 km options also, plus a family friendly 10K event – along with weekend camping packages & festival style hospitality at basecamp – there’s a South West Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Historic Thames Gateway
50km, 25km or 10 km Loop Route
Woolwich Barracks Start / Finish
Excellent Transport Connections
BBQ, bar & music at finish
As a Team or Individual
Fundraise for Epilepsy Action.
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
The South Downs National Park is a superb backdrop for 2000 adventurers to take on a real challenge – and you can join and fundraise for your favourite charity. An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to a Brighton half-way. Devil’s Dyke, and a few ups & downs lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. You’ll get full support & hospitality all the way – and with half & quarter distance options available – there’s a South Coast Ultra Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge – and you can join and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start, and the full 100km route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. With three quarter, half, quarter distance options also available – plus the separate 25km ‘Thames Bridges Trek’ & ‘The Moonlight 10 Walk’ through Central London as part of the weekend ‘festival’ – there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
100 km Registration fee £50 (+ £575 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £45 (+ £475 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Option 2 – Mixed fundraising
100 km Registration fee £110 (+ £330 minimum sponsorship)
75 km Registration fee £90 (+ £270 minimum sponsorship)
50 km Registration fee £75 (+ £225 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £50 (+ £150 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £22.5 (+ £70 minimum sponsorship)
Option 3 – Own Place (with no minimum sponsorship)
100 km Registration fee £199
75 km Registration fee £169
50 km Registration fee £139
25 km Registration fee £89
10 miles Registration fee £39
Join 2500 walkers and trek 25 km across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline & landmarks – and you can fundraise for Epilepsy Action. From a Putney Bridge start it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges – each with a fascinating story – and a mid-point rest stop at The Oval Cricket Ground for snacks & drinks. 25 km later, beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, it’s a party style finish line celebration & afternoon picnic in Southwark Park. With a 10 km option – and a Friday evening ‘Moonlight 10’ also available – there’s a fabulous Thames walk for you!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Take on either a spirited 10 km or an energetic 10 mile looped route walk through the heart of London as darkness falls and the Moon rises – and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. Experience London in a different light, passing famous landmarks – including St Paul’s, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more. A lively finish line awaits – with a glass of fizz & a special Moon medal – followed by some welcome hot food & drink.
Fabulous 50 km looped challenge in some of the Chilterns finest countryside – and you can join and fundraise for Epilepsy Action. With historic trails, rolling hills, nature reserves, and fantastic views – this is one not to miss! At our basecamp in Henley, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ, bar & entertainment, with extensive on-site camping & parking options. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery – and easily accessible from London. You’ll get full support & hospitality, and with 25 km loop option and a 10K loop also available, there’s a Chiltern Ultra Challenge® for everyone!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
The end of season Ultra Challenge®– in the ‘Garden of England’ – and you can fundraise for Epilepsy Action. A basecamp near Maidstone, with parking & weekend camping options, the main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway. Along to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the show ground finish line celebration. It’s easily accessible; you’ll get full support; and with 25km & 10km options also available, there’s a Kent Downs Ultra Challenge® waiting for you!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
50 km Registration fee £40 (+ £375 minimum sponsorship)
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)
Why not risk 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. Dress to distress, and our creepy dungeon keepers at The Oval start & finish will meet, greet & shock. Once you escape there’s ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink!
Payment Options
Option 1 – Full Charity Sponsorship
25 km Registration fee £30 (+ £275 minimum sponsorship)
10 miles Registration fee £20 (+ £100 minimum sponsorship)