Sure, you can come to the Lake District, Cumbria, for a walk on the fells or to enjoy our stunning landscapes – but here, we know how to test your competitive edge too.
Throughout the year, we host challenge events of all kinds: from sporting competitions to quirky contests. Whether you want to take part or simply spectate, there’s sure to be something for you.
How about taking part in the UK’s biggest open water swimming event, or completing a marathon in a UNESCO World Heritage Site? We’ve also got an ultra-challenging sportive, as well as walks on Morecambe Bay (always to be undertaken with a guide).
Discover our local traditions with time honoured Cumbrian sports. Cumberland and Westmorland wrestling can be seen at sports shows in the summer months, while there’s also ghyll scrambling and fell running to discover.
Fancy something even more quirky? There are plenty of weird and wonderful challenge events – from a competition to find the world’s biggest liar, to who can pull the best (and most distorted!) face.
It’s time to show your competitive side: discover challenge events in the Lake District, Cumbria, here.
Don't limit your challenges, challenge your limits
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Lake District National Park
13 Valleys Ultra is an exciting new trail running event that will take place in the stunning Lake District National Park from Friday 29 September to Sunday 1 October 2023.
Keswick
The autumn 23/24 series of canicross races has now launched! Held in England's only mountain forest, Dodd Wood & Grizedale Forest. The perfect location for you to enjoy stunning scenery and a fully marked course on forest roads and trails.
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Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Cartmel
A 50 mile ultra run, with 4000m ascent – a journey on foot from the very top of the Lake District at Caldbeck to the very bottom, at Cartmel, via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. It might not be the easiest…
Keswick
Join Jo from JAG Outdoors for a walk around the forest at night!
The walk will cover up 5 - 7 miles in the forest and out on to the fell tops just outside the forest bounds, depending on the weather and conditions.
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Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Langdale
THE TOUGHEST UK ROAD MARATHON
A beautiful, challenging marathon course set in England's most spectacular mountain scenery. The Langdale Marathon has a reputation as the toughest road marathon in the UK. Taking in two laps of the Half Marathon…
Kendal
Starts 7pm | Tickets £14 | U16 and Students £7 | Theatre
Lakeland Canoe Club hosts the 2023 Paddling Film Festival, a collection of some of the world's best white water, sea kayak and canoeing films. Be inspired to explore rivers, lakes and…
Keswick
Join Jo & Laura for an evening of adventure, exercise, focus, fun, and wellbeing at Whinlatter.
The evening will start with a run, followed by an hour of yoga in the yurt, and finish with a short shivasna (relaxation) and a non caffeinated drink…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Carlisle
A Half Marathon Run, starting and finishing at Watchtree, taking place over gently undulating hills and quiet local roads around the reserve.
Brampton
10 Mile Road Running Race
Ghyll Hotel, Langdale
A 10K course through the beautiful Great Langdale valley. The Langdale Christmas Pudding run has become a popular event to start the festive season.
With over 1000 entered at it's peak, the race appeals to all who enjoy the fun side of running.…
Coniston
14 mile road race
Stock Ln, Grasmere
Trail running event staring and finishing in Grasmere - taking in the stunning mountains and views of the Lake District. Choose from 1 of 4 routes; 52km, 44km, 26km or 14km. Chill out post race in our event village with an ice cold Tenzing and a…
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