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06:50
Age 14 & over
Sign up £25
Fundraise £250
Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike around the beautiful Lake District, England’s largest National Park!
Mighty Hikes are an award-winning series of marathon and half marathon hikes, taking place in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. If you’re looking for a fun way to get fit, a memorable day out with friends and family, and a chance to celebrate or remember a loved one, then Mighty Hikes are for you.
And it doesn’t matter if you’re lacing up your boots for the first or fiftieth time – you'll be supported every step of the way!
This is your chance to explore the beauty of the Lake District. Starting in Penrith, you’ll take in breathtaking views as you hike towards the top of Gowbarrow Fell and around Ullswater.
With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.
Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.
At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.
You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.
Once you sign up, you’ll have access to expert training advice and fundraising tips to smash your £250 target.
This event is part of Mighty Hikes | Lake District.
Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!
It's easy to create a team...
Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.
As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.
Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.
Dalemain Mansion & Historic Gardens
Dalemain
Penrith
Cumbria
CA11 0HB
UK
There's free parking for hikers at the finish line at Dalemain Mansion and Gardens, CA11 0HB which may be booked when you register.
Free shuttle buses will run from the half marathon finish in Glenridding to the car park in the afternoon.
You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is readily available.
Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.
Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues.
Enjoy spectacular Lakeland walking, looping around Ullswater, a truly stunning and scenic area of the Lake District.
Macmillan is needed now more than ever. With every mile you walk and pound you raise, they can be there to provide vital services for people who need it most.
There are 3 million people living with cancer in the UK today who urgently need support from Macmillan.
You’ll be joining an incredible community of Mighty Hikers across the UK, coming together to make a difference.
By raising £250, you’ll be helping Macmillan provide vital cancer services, research and campaign to achieve better cancer care, and support the cancer workforce.
In 2023, Mighty Hikers raised an incredible £11.5 million by smashing their £250 fundraising pledge.
There are so many fun and easy ways to reach your £250 pledge, from fundraising games to sponsorship forms, we have got you covered. It's time to kick-start your fundraising for Macmillan!
There is a £250 fundraising pledge per hiker however a team may have a joint fundraising target and joint fundraising page. This means the overall goal is shared.
eg. a team of 4 will have a target of £1000.
14-17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!
Entry fee
£25.00
Minimum sponsorship
£250.00
Thanks to all the organisers and amazing marshals who got us through the hike despite all the Lake District weather could throw at us. Andy, Lake District 2024
It was a fantastic day with a fantastic ending! One I’m sure we’ll never forget! The hills may have been brutal but getting to the end was worth every step! Owen, Lake District 2023
The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024
I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa, Mighty Hiker 2023
08:50
Age 14 & over
Sign up £20
Fundraise £250