ULTRA CHALLENGES 2022 ULTRA CHALLENGES ARE BACK FOR 2022! The Ultra Challenge series has an exciting line up of Covid-secure events for 2022. With a proven model in place, having run 12 large covid safe events in 2021, you can enjoy some super safe ultra endurance fun! You can take a look at some of the precautions at a Covid safe event here. WHAT IS AN ULTRA CHALLENGE? 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. Walk, Jog or Run at your pace at the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Join 30,000 others, of all ages and experience, in 2022 for an unforgettable Challenge. It will be rewarding, fun, and absolutely achievable with your resolve and determination alongside first class support. Push yourself further with one of our 17 great events in 2022 - 100km Full Challenge, with 50km & 25km options also available. CHOOSE YOUR CHALLENGE: EASTER 50 CHALLENGE - 09 APRIL 2022 Windsor - 50 km or 25 km From the Windsor Racecourse base-camp, you can Walk, Jog or Run looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of the Castle, along the Thames Path, and enjoy some wonderful surrounding countryside. You’ll get a few post Easter surprises, a finishers meal – and it’s a great event to kick off the 2021 season. You’ll get full support all the way, a few post Easter surprises, a celebration finish at base camp, and a BBQ meal. It’s a great way to kick off the 2022 Ultra Challenge season, and to get in shape for summer. For full details click here ISLE OF WIGHT CHALLENGE - 30 APRIL/1 MAY 2022 Take on the Coastal Path It's along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it's on to historic Ventnor, and back to our welcome Base Camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. You'll get full support & hospitality all the way, and with half & quarter Island options also - there's an Isle of Wight Challenge for everyone! For full details click here THE SAHARAN CHALLENGE - 13/17 MAY 2022 2 Marathons in 2 Days Push yourself further and take on The Saharan Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days, with a fantastic route through the lush Draa Valley down to sun baked dunes on the desert edge, with rugged mountain scenery, and sleeping under the stars in the Bedouin style base camp. This 5 day trip has it all – a tough challenge, stunning scenery, luxury camping, sun, full support, a night in Marrakech – an unforgettable adventure! For full details click here JURASSIC COAST CHALLENGE - 14/15 MAY 2022 World famous coastline Spectacular World Heritage coastline, with a Poole Harbour start, across to Swanage, on to Corfe Castle, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth at half way. For 100 km challengers, it’s past Portland Bill, Chesil Beach, and on to West Bay’s cliffs (of TV’s Broadchurch ) – before a finish line celebration in the vibrant Dorset town of Bridport.For full details click here LONDON 2 BRIGHTON CHALLENGE - 28/29 MAY 2022 The Classic Capital to Coast Test your grit over the Bank Holiday weekend with the original Ultra Challenge, now in its 11th year, with a varied 60% off-road route. It’s a Richmond start by the Thames, then the North Downs and some wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The Full 100 km challenge heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view. It really is a classic challenge! For full details click here LAKE DISTRICT CHALLENGE - 11/12 JUNE 2022 Magical English scenery The Base Camp is in Kendal. From there it's a 100km anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills, Ambleside, a half way point by 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. Push yourself further - 100km Full Challenge, with Half & Quarter options also available. For full details click here COTSWOLD WAY CHALLENGE - 25/26 JUNE 2022 New - Cirencester 100 km loop The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge. The base-camp in Cirencester is the hub for a 100 km looped route through the heart of the Cotswolds. There are rolling hills, villages, the magical Cotswold Way, footpaths & trails, with some fabulous views en route – and a few tough hills in between! For full details click here PEAK DISTRICT CHALLENGE - 09/10 JULY 2022 Bakewell Base camp loop This is a gem in the Heart of England, and with 50km & 25km challenge options also out of our 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 - and a full 100km Challenge which takes a tough & varied figure of 8 route through Derbyshire's finest scenery and Peaks - with full support all the way. For full details click here YORKSHIRE CHALLENGE - 23/24 JULY 2022 The Nidderdale Way loop - back for 2022! Take on the Yorkshire Challenge in the beautiful Nidderdale area, on the south east edge of the Yorkshire Dales. There’s a challenge base-camp hub in Pateley Bridge with a range of camping options, car parking, and extensive hospitality & welfare services over the weekend. The full 100 km route is a varied figure of 8 style route which takes in the famous Nidderdale Way, Ripley Castle, and Gouthwaite Reservoir. You’ll get full support all the way, and with half, quarter, and 10 km distance options also – there’s a Yorkshire Challenge for everyone! For full details click here SOUTH WEST COAST 50 CHALLENGE - 06 AUGUST 2022 A new ‘South West’ challenge for 2022 Take in the initial section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path, which officially starts in Minehead, and close to the extensive ‘base-camp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50 km loop heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb. You’ll get full support all the way, a finish line celebration, and with three 25 km options also, along with camping options and festival style hospitality at base-camp across the weekend. For full details click here SOUTH COAST CHALLENGE - 03/04 SEPTEMBER 2022 The South Downs Way Take on some of England’s finest scenery with an Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way, with stunning views over the sea, to Brighton at half way. Devil’s Dyke, welcome rest stops and a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an amazing 100 km journey. For full details click here THAMES MOONLIGHT 10 - 9 SEPTEMBER 2022 10 Miles or 10K Take on a spirited 10 km or an energetic 10 mile looped route through the heart of London as darkness falls and the moon rises. 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 awaits – with a glass of fizz & a ‘Moon medal’, some welcome hot food, drink, and bar! For full details click here THAMES PATH CHALLENGE - 10/11 SEPTEMBER 2022 Putney Bridge to Henley Take on England’s greatest river with a 100km route heading out from Putney Bridge, past Hampton Court to Runnymede, of Magna Carta fame, at 50km. On to Windsor and then past wonderful historic scenery & countryside all the way to Henley. With half & quarter distance options – there’s a Thames Path Challenge for everyone! For full details click here THAMES BRIDGES TREK - 10 SEPTEMBER 2022 25 km, 16 historic bridges Venture across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline. Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over 16 historic bridges – each with its own fascinating story, and a mid-point stop at The Oval for some snacks & drinks. 25km later it’s a finish line celebration in Southwark past the majestic Tower Bridge. For full details click here THE HENLEY 10K - 11 SEPTEMBER 2022 Back for 2022! As part of the Thames Path Festival's weekend of riverside events the Henley 10k is a fabulous 10 km loop through Remenham countryside with a start and finish near Henley Bridge. The Henley riverside base camp is also a great location for a ‘Mini Challenge’ and with an optional BBQ, a ‘Toddler 2K’ fun event – there is something for everyone down by the river!For full details click here CHILTERN 50 CHALLENGE - 24 SEPTEMBER 2022 50 km Henley looped route The end of season 50 km / 25 km takes in some of the best of the Chilterns countryside, with historic trails, nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with fantastic views. Starting & finishing at the base-camp in Henley, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment, with extensive on-site camping & parking options. For full details click here THE SAHARAN CHALLENGE - 13/17 OCTOBER 2022 2 Marathons in 2 Days Push yourself further and take on The Saharan Challenge! It’s 2 marathon distances over 2 days, with a fantastic route through the lush Draa Valley down to sun baked dunes on the desert edge, with rugged mountain scenery, and sleeping under the stars in the Bedouin style base camp. This 5 day trip has it all – a tough challenge, stunning scenery, luxury camping, sun, full support, a night in Marrakech – an unforgettable adventure! For full details click here THE LONDON HALLOWEEN WALK - 29 OCTOBER 2021 A hair-raising hike around some of the City’s scary streets and historic haunts! Gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet 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 – and a souvenir bobble hat to ward off the spirits. For full details click here