Walk, Jog or Run an Ultra Challenge and Support Encephalitis International

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 whilst raising awareness and funds for Encephalitis International!

• Distance Options: 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km and 10km to choose from

• Start Location: Various events and locations throughout the UK

Walk, Jog or Run at your pace on the Ultra Challenge Series event of your choice. Your entry includes free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a medal to commemorate your achievement.

Camping, transfer and parking options to make the logistics easy are available on lots of the events. There’s a choice of fundraising options too.

 

 

How to enter:

• Option 1, FULL SPONSORSHIP: pay a lower Registration Fee and fundraise to reach the Minimum Sponsorship amount (Encephalitis International pay for your event cost)

• Option 2, MIXED FUNDING: pay a higher Registration Fee and fundraise to reach a lower Minimum Sponsorship amount (Encephalitis International pay for half of your event cost)

• Option 3, OWN PLACE: pay a Registration Fee equal to your event cost and fundraise whatever you can (Encephalitis International pay only a small admin fee)

 

ENCEPHALITIS INTERNATIONAL SUPPORTER’S DISCOUNT CODE: ENCI25

The discount code is valid for use from 1 March until the 30 April 2025. It will discount the Registration Fee for any Full Sponsorship by 25%.

Browse All Ultra Challenge Events

 

Click the links below for full details, photos, videos and pricing:

Easter 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

Bath 50 Ultra Challenge – 100km, 50km, 25km

Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, 10km

London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km

Lake District Ultra Challenge – 100km, 50km, 25km, 10km

Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km

Peak District Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

Gower Peninsula Ultra Challenge – 100km, 50km, 25km, 10km

South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

London Summer Walk – WALK ONLY 25km, 10km

South Coast Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km

Thames Path Ultra Challenge – 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, 10km

Thames Bridges Trek – WALK ONLY 25km, 10km

Thames Path Ultra Challenge – 100km, 50km, 25km, 10km

Thames Moonlight 10 – WALK ONLY 10mile, 10km

Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge – 50km, 25km, 10km

 

 

How we can help:

Once your place is reserved by paying the Registration Fee to Ultra Challenge, it’s time to start fundraising and training for your chosen distance.

Look out for an email from the Fundraising Team – we will be in touch so we can support you all the way!

We’ll send you:

• Our helpful Fundraising Guide – full of ideas and top tips
• Resources to help you raise awareness of your challenge
• A lovely Encephalitis International t-shirt or running vest

We have plenty of experience to offer advice and answer your questions. Don’t hesitate to get in touch via fundraising@encephalitis.info or you can contact us via telephone by calling +44(0)1653 692 583.