Ultra Challenge Series

The most exciting fundraising events of 2021!
Endurance challenges can seem daunting at first, but don't worry, a large percentage of people who take part are completely new to the experience.
You can choose to Walk, Jog or Run, as an individual or as a team, at YOUR pace - 100km, 50km, or 25km on any one of the incredible Ultra Challenge Series events, all whilst recieving the best support and hospitality, and raising funds Age UK Medway!
Whether you are a regular walker, a seasoned trekker, a marathon runner, or completely new to endurance events, there's an Ultra Challenge for you.
About the Ultra Challenge Series
The Ultra Challenge Series are a selection of endurance events in 2021, located in the most idyllic spots around England. Take a stroll or jog along magnificent coastal scenery, or push yourself to run through stunning open countryside. Decide your own finish line - 25km, 50km or 100km. It's Your Challenge - Your Way!
What's included and what support do I recieve?
You are supported from the minute you sign up to your challenge, to after you've crossed the finish line! Included in many of the challenges are:
- The option to take part on your own or as part of a team
- Rest stops - free snacks & drinks, toilets, medics and masseurs
- Pre-event training and support
- Full access to the Ultra Challenge app which is packed with information and guidance
- The option to do a full, half or quarter marathon
- The option to include a camping package
- A glass of bubbly and a medal waiting for you at the finish line!
Covid-19 Secure Measures
Action Challenge have implemented many new measures to ensure that every single event is Covid-19 Secure. They remain in continious conversation with councils and SAG groups and have run a successful 'model event' recently, which a council safety official said "will show other events how to do it". New measures include:
- All events hosted outdoors, in open space
- Staggered starting waves, in singles and pairs, meaning social distancing can be observed
- Expanded site and formart for start, rest stops and finish lines
- Mandatory face masks at all rest stops, with clear signage where masks are required
- Hand sanitiser stations and expanded hygiene facilities
- Temperature checks on arrival and pre-screening for all participants
- All staff screened before each event
- Fully compliant with ALL current government guidelines, with scope to adapt to future amendments
Sign Up and Fundraising Options
There are three ways of funding your Ultra Challenge:
- Charity Sponsorship – you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and Ultra Challenge cover the cost of your event place!
- Mixed Funding – pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and Ultra Challenge pay the balance of the event place cost.
- Self Fund – you pay the full cost of the event place - fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to Age UK Medway!
For more information or some help understanding the different funding options, email us or call us on 01634 578085. Don't forget to download our Fundraising Pack (at the end of this page) once you've selected your challenge!
Ultra Challenge Event Calendar:
February 2021
Winter Walk Challenge - Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th February 2021
- Choose from Full Marathon (100km) or Half Marathon (50km)
- Starting at The Oval Cricket Ground near Vauxhall, with the route running along the Thames and its historic bridges, as well as many of the Capital's major landmarks
- Get those walking boots out, wrap up, stretch the legs and get active in the New Year with a couple of thousand like-minded adventurers!
April/May 2021
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Easter Challenge - Saturday 10th April 2021
- Choose from a 50km or 25km challenge
- Set out from the Windsor Racecourse and run the looped course through the Great Park and along the Thames Park, enjoying the wonderful surrounding countryside along the way
- Easter surprises included!
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Isle of Wight Challenge - Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd May 2021
- Choose a full island challenge (106km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) challenges
- Starting along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes for the half-way stop).
- Onto historic Ventor for the full island challenge.
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Jurassic Coast Challenge - Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th May 2021
- Choose from full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges.
- Starting at Poole Harbour, along the spectacular World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast via Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door reaching Weymouth at the half-way point.
- 100km challengers will continue past Portland Bill all the way to West Bay's famous cliffs (of TV's Broadchurch fame) - before a finish line celebration in vibrant Bridport.
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London 2 Brighton Challenge - Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th May 2021
- Choose from full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges.
- A Richmond start by the Thames - then the North Downs and wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill.
- The 100km route heads up and over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view.
June 2021
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Lake District Challenge - Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June 2021
- New for 2021!
- Choose from full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges.
- Starting in Kendal, following a 100km anticlockwise loop taking on a couple of tough hills, Ambleside, a half-way point by Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves - with some stunning views enroute!
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Cotswold Way Challenge - Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th June 2021
- Choose from full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges
- Starting from the historic Cirencester, setting out on a 100km looped route of footpaths & trails in the magical Cotswold Way.
- Most walk this route, but many still jog and run!
July/August 2021
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Peak District Challenge - Saturday 3rd & Sunday 4th July 2021
- Choose from full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges
- Starting in the idyllic Bakewell and trekking though a tough and varied figure-8 route through Derbyshire's finest scenery and peaks.
- Camping options available
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Yorkshire Challenge - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th July 2021
- New for 2021!
- Starting and finishing in Nidderdale, deep in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and taking on some of England's unexplored geography through historic landscapes, and past ancient landmarks.
- Most will walk, many will jog, some will run, and all have special reasons to push themselves.
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South West Coast 2 Coast Challenge - Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th July 2021
- New for 2021!
- Full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges to choose from.
- Starting from Minehead, Somerset on the south bank of the Bristol Channel, down to seaside Dawlish on the southern coast of Devon, with some ups & downs of Exmoor and the meandering Exe Valley in between.
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Isle of Man Challenge - Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th August 2021
- New for 2021!
- Full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenges to choose from.
- Covering the most scenic trails on the island, this Manx challenge offers an exciting crcuit across the island, with fantastic support every step of the way.
September 2021
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South Coast Challenge - Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September 2021
- Choose from a full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenge
- An Eastbourne start, up Beachy Head, over the magnificent Seven Sisters, and along the famous South Downs Way National Trail with stunning views over the sea to a Brighton mid-point.
- Devil's Dyke, welcome rest stops, a few ups & downs all lie ahead before historic Arundel comes into view after an 100km amazing journey.
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Thames Bridge Trek - Saturday 11th September 2021
- A 25km walk across the Captial
- Starting from Putney Bridge, East towards the City, zig-zagging over the array of historic bridges - each with its fascinating story - and a midpoint stop at Kennington Oval for some snacks & drinks.
- 25km later, a finish line celebration in Southwark past the majestic Tower Bridge.
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Thames Path Challenge - Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th September 2021
- Choose from a full (100km), half (50km) or quarter (25km) marathon challenge
- Starting from Putney Bridge, following past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley.
- If you prefer the 25km option, check out the Thames Bridge Trek!
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Chiltern 50 Challenge - Saturday 25th September 2021
- This is a 50km full challenge, with the option of a 25km half challenge
- The ‘end of season’ eventstarts at Henley-on-Thames, and covers some of the best of the Chilterns countryside, journeying along historic trails and over rolling hills
- Includes a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options!
Next Steps
Chosen your Ultra Challenge and not sure what to do next?
1. Download our Fundraising Pack
2. Let us know! Email us or give us a call on 01634 578085.
3. Get inspired! Visit our Fundraising Ideas page for tips/examples on how to raise funds for your Ultra Challenge!