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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Keswick
Unique trail race festivals & adventure retreats for people who love the great outdoors.
Grasmere
Grasmere Gallop has teamed up with the OMM Festival for an epic outdoor weekend in the Lake District.
The weekend will have a variety of running and walking events to whet the appetite of first time racers and seasoned vets alike. There is an event…
Carlisle
The 10k route uses mainly quiet country roads. The run will finish directly in front of the racecourse grandstand. This is an officially measure and certified accurate course by the Association of UK Course Measurers. There will be a water station…
Braithwaite, Keswick
A "royal" themed workout to celebrate the Queens Jubilee!
Kick start your bank holiday celebrations with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! All abilities welcome, and we offer lots of adaptations to make sure you can work hard at your…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Killington
A traditional old English sports meeting for all ages. 5PM START, slightly earlier start time this Year!
£5 for Adults, £3 for Children
GOOD PRIZE MONEY
All our usual events
CASH ONLY on the gate
NO DOGS sorry
9:45PM - We will be lighting the…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Get Wednesdays off to a great start with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! Enjoy a fun-filled, varied fitness session in the beautiful surroundings of Whinlatter Forest. We will make use of the spaces, terrain and features of the forest…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Coniston
A weekend of trail running in the stunning shoreline setting of Coniston Old Hall.
Starting and finishing at Landing Point, Coniston Old Hall near Coniston village, on the Saturday the 10k Trail Run, 15k Trail Race and 15k Trail Challenge follow…
Braithwaite, Keswick
Can you conquer Whinlatter? A challenging trail 1/2 Marathon or 10k in our beautiful mountain forest. Both events have some tough climbs but the effort is worthwhile with some fantastic views over this part of the Lakes. Runners will be rewarded…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Staveley
This year we will be supporting Staveley to raise funds for the recreational upgrades.
Suitable for the whole family, well behaved dogs included! Complete the 5km course and relax after with friends, BBQ food, ice cream from Kimis and why not try…
Carlisle
The full and half distance Lakesman, will take place on Sunday 19th June 2022 in Keswick in the heart of the Lake District and features the classic 2.4 or 1.2 mile swim, a 112 or 56 mile cycle and 26.2 or 13.1 mile marathon run.
Designed to appeal…
Pooley Bridge
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HIGHLANDER IS NOT A RACE, IT IS AN ADVENTURE…
Appleby
A 10k fast scenic one lap road race on a slightly undulating course set in the stunning Eden valley. Also a 4k fun run suitable for all
Ambleside
Are you ready for your ultimate (but totally achievable) challenge? Then why not see just what you can do on one of our stunning ultra marathon courses?
The Lakeland Trails 100K Ultra is our ultimate trail with its iconic midnight start, taking the…
Rothay Park, Ambleside, Cumbria
Lakeside, Ulverston
There's no other endurance triathlon like it. Lake swim, 2 transitions 45km apart. 5 stages and Englands' highest mountain.
SWIM | BIKE | MOUNTAIN | BIKE | RUN
111km and 3,209ft elevation with a total ascent of 6,916ft
A unique race from Windermere…
Carlisle
The Birmingham 2022 Queen's Baton Relay is confirmed to visit Carlisle during its final journey through England this summer.
Birmingham 2022 is hosting the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay - a journey which brings together and celebrates…
Maryport
10k Road Race, running through Maryport, Dearham and Crosby
Junior Races to run prior to the adult race
Braithwaite, Keswick
Kick start your bank holiday celebrations with a fun, friendly, fitness kick in the forest! All abilities welcome, and we offer lots of adaptations to make sure you can work hard at your level. We will be outdoors in the forest, so bring…
Whinlatter Forest, Keswick
Keswick
With the fells resplendent in purple hues of heather, Lakeland Trails in Keswick is the perfect way to start the Autumn Series.
Starting and finishing at Fitz Park, in Keswick, the 5K Derwentwater Sport Trail, 10K Derwentwater Trail Run, 15K…
Stock Lane, Grasmere, Ambleside
Trail Running Event. Runners will run a pre-selected off-road route of either 50km, 40km, 26km or 12km. The route will follow Public Rights of Way and will be fully signed, with outposts in various locations along the route.
Ambleside
A fabulous new trail race held in association with the Ambleside 50k.
The course takes in 25km of stunning Lake District scenery passing through Little Langdale, Elterwater and Chapel Stile and Langdale.
Rothay Park, Ambleside, Cumbria
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