The Lake District Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage.
Join us in the Lake District Challenge and take on England's finest countryside at your pace. The Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. From there it's a full challenge anticlockwise loop taking in a couple of tough hills to 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.
There various options to suit beginners and seasoned walkers.
Blesma pays for your place. You pay a small registration fee and fundraise for our injured veterans.
• Full Challenge - 100km
£50 Reg Fee & £575 fundraising minimum
£40 Reg Fee & £375 fundraising minimum
£30 Reg Fee & £275 fundraising minimum
£15 Reg Fee & £150 fundraising minimum
You can also sign up using a mixed charity sponsorship option. With this option you pay for half your place cost & fundraise less for Blesma.
Blesma provides a lifetime support for veterans who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. Thanks to our fundraisers we can continue doing this vital work, ensuring veterans receive practical help, rehabilitation support and a community they can rely on for life.
You will receive:
Covered rest stops with food and drink, fully signed routes, GPS tracking, medical & welfare support, a medal, t-shirt and a celebratory finish.
Yes! There are a lot of camping options and hospitality & welfare services.
You must be 18 or over (on the day of the challenge) if taking on a Full Challenge (~100km) or Three Quarter Challenge (~75km);
16+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Half Challenge (~50km );
14+ and accompanied by an adult if taking on a Quarter Challenge (~25km) or Marathon);
12+ and accompanied by an adult for a Half Marathon aged;
8+ and accompanied by an adult for a 10km/mile Challenge.
NB. Under 18s taking part must be signed up by someone over 18.
You’ll receive a Blesma fundraising pack, ongoing fundraising support, and training plans designed to help you reach your goal!
Rest stops are located approximately every 12.5 km, with larger “major” rest stops every 25 km. Expect marquee cover, medical and welfare teams, catering services, clean toilets, seating areas, supporter zones, baggage transfer options, and a warm, friendly welcome at each stop.
We are dedicated to assisting serving and ex-Service men and women who have suffered life-changing limb loss or the use of a limb, an eye or sight. We support these men and women in their communities throughout the UK. Click the link below to find out the different kinds of support we offer.
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