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Challenge Events

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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  1. Lakeland Loop Cycle Sportive
    Lakeland Loop Cycle Sportive

    Address

    New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Great Langdale, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 9JX

    Telephone

    01257 251 217

    events@epicevents.co.uk

    Price

    Total Stay Price From £25.00 per adult

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    11 Apr 2021Open 08:00 -

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  2. Coast to Coast Cycling Festival
    Coast to Coast Cycling Festival

    Address

    St. Bees, Copeland district, Cumbria, CA22 2DB

    Telephone

    017683 71777

    enquiries@c2cpackhorse.co.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    12 Apr 2021to15 Apr 2021Open 07:00 - 17:00

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  3. Lakes Traverse/Northern Traverse
    Lakes Traverse/Northern Traverse

    Address

    St Bees, Cumbria

    Telephone

    07979854540

    debbie@openadventure.com

    Price

    Total Stay Price From £650.00 per adult

    A 60 mile or 190 mile Ultra Run following Wainwrights Coast to Coast.

    Dates

    From:
    17 Apr 2021to21 Apr 2021Open 09:00 - 23:55

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  4. Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge
    Saddleback Fred Whitton Challenge

    Address

    Grasmere Sports Ground, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SL

    Telephone

    07543663004

    info@fredwhittonchallenge.co.uk

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2021to9 May 2021Open 09:00 - 18:00

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  5. THE LAP Spring Forward
    THE LAP Spring Forward

    Address

    Lakeside YMCA, Lakeside YMCA, Lakeside, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BD

    Telephone

    07748945355

    info@thelap.co.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    8 May 2021to9 May 2021Open 06:00 - 06:00

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  6. Millom Striders Running Club - The Lighthouse 10k
    Millom Striders Running Club - The Lighthouse 10k

    Address

    Haverigg Beach, Haverigg, Millom, Cumbria, LA18 4ER

    Telephone

    07711786952

    enquiries@millomstriders.co.uk

    Price

    Total Stay Price From £14.00 per adult

    Millom

    The annual Lighthouse 10k run

    Dates

    From:
    16 May 2021Open 11:00 - 12:30

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  7. Great North Swim
    Great North Swim

    Address

    Brockhole on Windermere, Brockhole, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1LJ

    Telephone

    0191 272 7033

    info@greatswim.org

    Price

    Total Stay Price From £16.00 to £86.00 Per Ticket

    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!

    Venue

    Brockhole on Windermere Visitor Centre, Windermere

    Dates

    From:
    1 June 2021to30 June 2021

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  8. Bubble Rush
    Bubble Rush

    Address

    Chances Park, Wigton Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 6JP

    Telephone

    01270 524075

    info@bubblerush.co.uk

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    6 June 2021

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  9. Lakesman Triathlons
    Lakesman Triathlons

    Address

    Keswick, Cumbria

    Telephone

    07917353796

    lakesmantri@gmail.com

    Award winning long distance triathlons

    Dates

    From:
    20 June 2021Open 06:00 - 22:45

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  10. White Rose Classic
    White Rose Classic

    Address

    Dent, Cumbria

    Telephone

    07706732752

    info@whiteroseclassic.org.uk

    Price

    Total Stay Price From £44.00 per adult

    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.

    Dates

    From:
    27 June 2021Open 06:30 - 18:30

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  11. Breca Coniston 2021
    Breca Coniston 2021

    Address

    Red Bank Rd, -, Grasmere, Cumbria, LA22 9SW

    Telephone

    07387 863 885

    hello@brecaswimrun.com

    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…

    Venue

    Coniston Water, Coniston

    Dates

    From:
    10 July 2021Open 07:00 - 20:00

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  12. Windermere One Way
    Windermere One Way

    Address

    Brathay Hall, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0HP

    Telephone

    07738077710

    tasha@t2.events

    Ambleside

    11 Mile swim in Windermere, starting at FellFoot finishing at Brathay Hall. Full Support on water.

    Dates

    From:
    28 Aug 2021Open 06:30 - 19:00
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  13. THE ROC ENGLAND
    THE ROC ENGLAND

    Address

    YMCA LAKESIDE, NEWBY BRIDGE, CUMBRIA, LA12 8BD

    Telephone

    01758 710011

    info@theroc.com

    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…

    Dates

    From:
    25 Sept 2021Open 08:00 - 18:00

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