If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this challenge will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.
You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.
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Animals
For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.
Sign up
£22.50
Fundraise
£275
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Social welfare
Working to end serious alcohol harm in the UK.
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£30
Fundraise
£275
Children
Every childhood is worth fighting for.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Cancer
No one should have to face cancer alone.
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£275
Children
Informing, educating, inspiring, and engaging to help young people with epilepsy.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Children
Supporting bereaved children and families to help rebuild their lives.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Children
Creating life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Health and Medical
Rebuilding lives after stroke.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Health and Medical
Here for the cure; working with urgency to find new treatments to slow, stop and reverse Parkinson’s.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£240
Health and Medical
Transforming the lives of people with epilepsy through world-leading research, advocacy and care.
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£22.50
Fundraise
£275
Mental health
The mental health charity.
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£15
Fundraise
£275
Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.
Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.
Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
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Greater London
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From Putney Bridge to Southwark you'll trek over this array of historic bridges, each with its own story:
The current bridge was opened in 1886 replacing the 1729 timber bridge - it is 700ft long, made of Cornish granite and is just downstream from the start of the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race.
The District Line runs over this bridge. Opened in 1889 pedestrians can also cross here and it was designed by Brunel's former assistant William Jacomb.
Known as the least notable bridge in London and opened in 1940 (replacing an 1873 version), the original blue paint colour was used in the Blitz as camouflage.
The old bridge (opened in 1771) was painted by Turner, Whistler and Cotman. This was demolished and replaced by the current bridge, which is the narrowest road bridge in London.
Famed for being in the titles to reality TV show Made in Chelsea, this grade II listed structure is also known as the Trembling Lady.
Opened in 1937, this is a self-anchored suspension bridge. During construction large quantities of early Roman and Celtic artefacts were discovered, which has led historians to believe it to be Caesar’s crossing point.
Opened in 1906, it is near a bridge-like structure found in the silt which is presumed to be from circa 55BC. It has been in many James Bond movies as it’s next to MI6.
It was opened in 1932, the bridge’s paint scheme matches the House of Lords, which is at the southern end of the Palace of Westminster nearest the bridge.
A favourite haunt of tourists the bridge is painted in the colours of the House of Commons. Opened in 1862 it replaced a bridge from the 1750s.
Opened in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the builders of this bridge had to be careful to avoid unexploded bombs and the Bakerloo Line.
The current bridge was opened in 1945. Its predecessor was dismantled and its stone sent around the world. Its name comes from Wellington’s Victory over Napoleon in 1815.
The present bridge was built in 1869 to coincide with the rebuilding of the embankment by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. If you look closely you can see the River Fleet emptying under the north end of the bridge.
Opened for the millennium, the bridge still retains the nickname ‘the wobbly bridge’ due to oscillations which have since been fixed.
Featured heavily in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the bridge was opened in 1921.
The current box girder bridge opened in 1973 and replaced a 19th Century stone bridge which itself replaced the medieval bridge upon which the nursery song is based due to its rickety nature.
Built in 1886 as a solution to the demand for river crossings east of London Bridge, the innovative design is able to open for the tall ships which used to be unloaded in central London.
Every year hundreds of challengers get a discounted charity place in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charity it gives the participant advantages too, from saving tens of pounds on the registration fee to supporting a cause that is close to your heart and much more.
Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:
Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.
Whether this is your first trek or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips for your challenge preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champions.
When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest for the big day, and often a training top too.
You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting others through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training days, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels high.
Ultra challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you go the distance for?
