Sure, you can come to Cumbria and the Lake District to go for nice walks or enjoy the stunning landscapes, but here we know how to test your competitive edge. Throughout the year we host races of all kinds - in the water, on a bike, across a fell, in a sack - but in Cumbria you can also challenge yourself in a host of competitions rooted in ancient traditions - how good are your pony-leaping skills? And if you fancy something weird and wonderful, well we have plenty of that too - from face-pulling trials to a competition to tell the tallest tale.
Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits
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Ambleside
The Loop is approximately 69 miles long, taking in some of the finest views of the Lake District and some its most challenging climbs. It’s one of the oldest events in the North West and remains a classic.
Copeland district
Have you been getting plenty of cycling in through the CoVid-19 lockdown?
Have you missed taking part in cycling events?
Are you looking for an ideal active staycation in the UK?
Designed to give cyclists and adventure-types "The Most Stunning…
A 60 mile or 190 mile Ultra Run following Wainwrights Coast to Coast.
Grasmere
The Fred Whitton Challenge consists of a 113 mile sportive around the Lake District, now a World Heritage Site. Starting at Grasmere and taking in climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott, Wrynose and Blea Tarn passes.
Newby Bridge, Ulverston
THE LAP Spring Forward is a 47 mile trail ultra marathon around Lake Windermere, open to both runners and walkers.
Due to the popularity of September's THE LAP, we have introduced a spring running of this beautiful route. So you can Spring Forward…
Millom
The annual Lighthouse 10k run
Windermere
For 12 years Great North Swim has provided exhilarating, challenging and safe events. With distances to suit all levels and abilities, there really is something for everyone. Entries start at £16 but be quick, these events are very popular!
Brockhole on Windermere Visitor Centre, Windermere
Carlisle
New for 2021 - the frothiest 5k is coming to Chances Park in Carlisle!
Bubble Rush is a fun run with a difference - lots of coloured bubbles! You'll start in a sea of foam and then take on four bubble stations around the course, where foam canons…
Award winning long distance triathlons
Each year, the White Rose Classic Hawes Long Route takes riders into the edge of the Lakes by way of Coal Road and Dentdale. If that is too much of a test for you, then consider one of the other two routes featured in the Event.
Grasmere
The Lake District was made for swimrun. Explore four of the most beautiful and imposing of the English lakes: Coniston Water, Windermere, Rydal Water and Grasmere. The course follows tracks and paths along valleys and over passes in the midst of…
Coniston Water, Coniston
Ambleside
11 Mile swim in Windermere, starting at FellFoot finishing at Brathay Hall. Full Support on water.
NEWBY BRIDGE
Commencing on the compelling Lakeside shoreline, THE ROC England starts with a 1.5km swim in the captivating waters of Windermere before heading off on a 45.5km bike route full of dramatic, exhilarating sections and plenty of hills before reaching…
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