Ultra Challenge Series

Push Yourself Further

19 great events in 2025

Looking for a challenge – to test yourself, to get in shape, or bond with friends on a weekend adventure? If so, an Ultra Challenge® is for you – and you don’t need to be a budding elite athlete – they’re for everyone, take it on at your pace!

Whether along stunning coastlines, or trails through wonderful countryside, your Ultra Challenge® will be unforgettable – with full support all the way, camaraderie, an amazing sense of achievement, and all in support of Orchid.

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As Orchid are an official partner on the 2025 Ultra Challenge Series, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.

Push yourself further – and take on a 10km, 25km, 50km 75km or even a 100km Ultra Challenge in 2025!

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

✓ Sign up from £10 ✓ Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie ✓ Choose your distance, from 10km to 100km ✓ Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way! ✓ A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you ✓ Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics ✓ An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt ✓ Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy ✓ Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

Winter Walk

25-26 Jan 2025

A great event to walk off the Christmas celebrations, and to kick start your New Year fitness regime! There are Full Marathon, Half Marathon & 10K options. Families are welcome, there’s a free winter bobble hat & neck buff, rest stops with snacks, with a special medal and hot food at the finish.
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Bath 50 Challenge

29 March 2025

Centred on this elegant historic city, take on a 50 km Ultra, a testing 29 km, or a sharp 10 km challenge at your pace! With fantastic panoramic views, past the famous Royal Crescent, along the River Avon and taking in many of the city’s sights & sounds and the surrounding countryside.
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Easter 50
Ultra Challenge

12 April 2025

From the Windsor Racecourse base camp, 1500 adventurers will head out on looped routes through the Great Park with fantastic views of Windsor Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path. You’ll get full support all the way, a few post Easter surprises, a celebration finish at base camp, and a BBQ meal.
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge

3 – 4 May 2025

It’s along the spectacular southern cliffs, past the iconic Needles and up to historic Cowes at the half way stop. For Full Island challengers it’s on to the cliffs of Ventnor, and back to our welcome Base Camp in Chale after an epic 106km journey. It will test spirit & determination.
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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge

17 – 18 May 2025

See the spectacular Jurassic Coast and choose from the full 100km challenge, 75km, a 50km half challenge, a 25km quarter, Jurassic Marathon or even a 10km distance. Starting from Corfe Castle, the route heads to Swanage, then along to Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups and downs all the way to the Weymouth halfway point.
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

24 – 25 May 2025

Test your grit over the Bank Holiday weekend; a Richmond start in Old Deer Park – then the North Downs and wonderful Surrey & Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full challenge heads up and over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes in to view.
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Lake District
Ultra Challenge

7 – 8 June 2025

Join us in the Lake District Challenge and take on England’s finest countryside at your pace. The Challenge Base Camp is in Kendal. Taking in a couple of tough hills to Ambleside, a half way point by Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves – with some stunning views en route – before a huge welcome and celebration back at Base Camp after a momentous journey
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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge

21 – 22 June 2025

The magical Cotswold Way provides a stunning setting for a testing challenge – with some fantastic views en route and tough hills in between! The base-camp in Cirencester through the heart of the Cotswolds; rolling hills, villages, the scenic Cotswold Way, footpaths & trails, with some fabulous views en route.
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Peak District Ultra Challenge

28 – 29 June 2025

Over 2,000 adventures will take on the fabulous Peak District as a walk, jog or a run. From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain on a figure of 8 route with a few testing climbs, and some stunning views.
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North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

12 July 2025

Join us in the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from a Guildford basecamp. Take in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery & views.
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Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge

19 – 20 July 2025

This is a new Ultra Challenge for 2025, set in the stunning Gower Peninsula – the UK’s first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and famous for its golden beaches, limestone cliffs, wild moors, ridges, and woodlands. Our basecamp is in the grounds of the historic Penrice Castle, with weekend camping options
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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

2 Aug 2025

Take on the ‘South West’ challenge for 2025 – taking in the first Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path, and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. You can pick your distance. The full 50 km loop heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb
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London Summer
Walk

23 Aug 2025

Starting alongside the grandeur of Woolwich Royal Artillery Barracks – the full 50km looped route heads through Charlton, along the Thames Path to Greenwich and the O2, Old Royal Naval College & the fabulous Cutty Sark, then through central London crossing the Millenium footbridge
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South Coast Ultra Challenge

6 – 7 Sep 2025

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 Moonlight 10 Walk

12 Sep 2025

A fantastic evening walk through London, taking in famous landmarks along a great route with full support. Choose from a spirited 10km or an energetic 10 mile route, taking you past some of London’s most well-known sites – including St Pauls, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, the London Eye and more!
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Thames Path Ultra Challenge

13 – 14 Sep 2025

The full Thames Path Ultra Challenge 100km follows England’s greatest river, from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede of Magna Carta fame at 50km, then on past wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley. then on through Windsor and wonderful historic scenery all the way to Henley
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Thames Bridges
Trek

13 Sep 2025

Setting out from Putney Bridge – it’s East towards the City, zig-zagging over the array of historic bridges – each with its fascinating story – and a midpoint stop at Vauxhall Pleasure Gardens for some snacks & drinks. 25km later, it’s a finish line celebration in Southwark past the majestic Tower Bridge.
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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge

27 Sep 2025

Starting & finishing at a Base Camp in Henley Showground, there’s a Saturday night celebration BBQ & entertainment with camping options. Passing through nature reserves, forests, and a few hills with great views – it’s a route with real variety, and some wonderful scenery
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Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

11 Oct 2025

The main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line and celebration.
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London Halloween Walk

25 Oct 2025

Dress to distress, andthere’s ghostly looped routes, with zombie rest stops, and if you manage to get back in one piece there’s a macabre medal, a glass of the Devil’s fizz, some horrific hot food & drink – and a souvenir bobble hat to ward off the spirits as you head off home. Join as an individual or as a terrifying team
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Join #TeamOrchid on an Ultra Challenge today

We know you’ll have fun raising money for Orchid with these great events. In return, you’ll receive some fantastic benefits, including:

  • Dedicated and tailored support from our Events team
  • An Orchid t-shirt or running vest
  • Fundraising guidance and advice
  • A thank you letter and a certificate

For further information on all these events, please contact the Events team on 020 3745 7310 or by email.

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