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Push yourself further!
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. You don't need to be a budding athlete – they're for everyone take on at their own pace!
Whether along stunning coastlines or trails through wonderful countryside, your Ultra Challenge will be unforgettable. You'll experience our full support all the way, camaraderie with your fellow challengers, and an amazing sense of achievement – all in support of Marie Curie. There will be regular rest stops with free food and drink, a fully signposted route and a great atmosphere.
Which Ultra Challenge will you take on for Marie Curie?
We've selected a handful of Ultra Challenges to give you a flavour of the incredible range of events available across the series.
With distances to suit different levels of experience, you can choose from shorter 10km routes to full 100km ultra-distance challenges and walk, jog or run at your pace at the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice.
Whether you're taking on your first big adventure or looking for your next test of endurance, check out the Ultra Challenges below or click on Find you Ultra to discover the full range.
Challenge details
Choose your 2027 Ultra challenge!
London Winter Walk
30 or 31 January 2027
There are 4 options for the London Winter Walk – Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km & the NEW Family Fun 5k. All start & finish at The Oval Cricket Ground near Vauxhall. This event is strictly walking only, so no jogging or running allowed.
Walking only
42km, 31km, 10km & Family 5km
Jurassic Coast Ultra
15 - 16 May 2027
Spectacular World Heritage coastline and a spectacular challenge! A Corfe Castle start, the route heads down to Swanage, and along through Lulworth Cove, past Durdle Door, with ups & downs to Weymouth at halfway.
Walk, Jog or Run
Two Day or Continuous 100km, 75km, 58km, 42km, 34km, 25km & 10km
Cotswold Way Ultra
12 - 13 June 2027
Head out from Cirencester through the heart of the Cotswolds. Enjoy stunning views over the Severn Estuary and expect rolling hills, villages, the iconic Cotswold Way, footpaths & trails.
Walk, Jog or Run
Two Day or Continuous 100km,
76km, 53km, 47km, 30km, 23km or 10km
North Norfolk 50 Ultra
19 June 2027
New for 2027 - This East Anglian Ultra Challenge sets off from a Cromer basecamp along the Weaver's Way through diverse countryside, and across to the coast. Enjoy a flatter, very scenic coastland route, and historic towns.
Walk, Jog or Run
55km, 25km or 10km
North Downs 50 Ultra
31 July 2027
Easily accessible from London this looped route heads off from our Guildford basecamp, exploring the best of the Surrey Hills, North Downs Way, and surrounding countryside. Stunning countryside trails, with a real variety, wonderful scenery & fabulous views.
Walk, Jog or Run
50km, 25km or 10km
The Borders Ultra
28 - 29 August 2027
New for 2027! - A new 'double marathon' format, starting in Berwick- Upon-Tweed, just south of the border, the 84 km route heads around the historic town and onto to the Berwickshire Coastal Path to Eyemouth, St Abb's Head, up to Dunbar and inland to the welcome finish line in delightful seaside town of North Berwick.
Walk, Jog or Run
Two Day or Continuous 84km
42k or 16km
Thames Path Ultra
11 - 12 September 2027
Journey along England's greatest river from Putney towards Henley along the famous Towpath. Enjoy Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede & Windsor, with a lively riverside finish. The route, through historic towns and wonderful scenery, is flat and fast.
Walk, Jog or Run
Two Day or Continuous 100km,
72km, 50km, 28km, 22km or 10k
Shropshire Hills 50 Ultra
18 September 2027
New for 2027! Take on the stunning scenery of the Shropshire Hills with Ultra Challenge for the very first time! Enjoy charming villages, picturesque landscapes, unique forestry & stunning views.
Walk, Jog or Run
55km, 27km or 10km
There's still time to enter a 2026 Ultra challenge!
Thames Bridges Trek
12 September 2026
Trek 25 km across the Capital with unrivalled views of the skyline & landmarks. Starting at Putney Bridge you'll zigzag over 16 historic bridges. Once you cross the majestic Tower Bridge, it's a party style finish line celebration & afternoon picnic in Southwark Park.
Walking only
25km, 10km
Thames Path Ultra
12 - 13 September 2026
England's greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge, starting at Putney Bridge start, heading to Henley along the famous Towpath. Through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line.
Walk, Jog or Run
Two Day or Continuous 100km
75km, 50km, 28km, 22km
London Halloween Walk
31 October 2026
A hair-raising hike around some of the City's scary streets and historic haunts Gather your bravest guys & ghouls to make up a team – or go it alone if you dare and meet up with other chilling challengers.
Walking only
25km, 10km
Other Ultra Challenges
These are only a small selection of the Ultra Challenges that are on offer.
Check out the Ultra Challenge website where you will find the full list of 24 unforgettable events.
With events right across the country and with various distance options, there's an Ultra Challenge to suit everyone.
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