Challenge events 2012...
Challenge events in the Adventure Capital
Grizedale Off Road Duathlon: 11 March 2012
The Grizedale Duathlon is a unique multisport event based in the stunning setting of Grizedale Forest Park, in the southern Lake District and is completely off road. Consisting of a 6.5k trail run, followed by a 24k mountain bike ride & then a further 6.5k trail run.
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Lakeland Trails Cartmel: 17 March 2012
Now in it's 4th year, the 18km Cartmel Trail Race, 18km Cartmel Trail Challenge and 10km Sticky Toffee Trail Run take you on off road journeys through some of the most scenic and varied countryside in the Lake District - along a Beauty and Beast of a course.
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Trails Plus Cumbrian Commotion: 24 March 2012
Set in Grizedale Forest Park and lasting between 3 - 5 hours for most teams, this stunning challenge offers a unique activity sequence only revealed on the morning of the event.
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Whinlatter Mountain Bike Challenge: 25 March 2012
Featuring the Altura Trail and 30 miles of endurance mountain biking in Whinlatter Forest Park.
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Coniston 14 Road Race: 31 March 2012
The Coniston 14 is probably the most beautiful road race in Britain. Each year it attracts some 1600 runners. The hilly route follows the 13.875 miles of road that circles Coniston water and there are stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
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Men's Coast to Coast Challenge: 5 - 7 May 2012
Join a team of 50 men for the challenge of a lifetime whilst helping to raise vital funds for local charity, Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakeland. The trip begins on Saturday 5th May 2012 by dipping the front wheels into the Irish Sea in Whitehaven and ends in Tynemouth at the North Sea on the 7th May where medals and bubbly will be part of the celebrations.
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Ulverston Walking Festival: 27 April - 6 May 2012
A programme of walks around the Ulverston area.
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Lakeland Trails Hawkshead: 28 April 2012
Now in it's 7th year, the 17km Hawkshead Trail (Race and Challenge) follow well marked and marshalled courses through some of the most scenic and varied countryside in the Lake District - Beatrix Potter country! New for 2012! A shorter distance 10km Hawkshead Trail Run for those new to off road running.
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Wrynose or Bust Cycle Challenge Sportive: 29 April 2012
Three cycle routes on the same day, all starting and finishing from the Halton Army Training camp. The main event is a true sportive challenge of 115 miles through North Lancashire and South Cumbria with Wrynose Pass in the middle.
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Keswick to Barrow Walk: 12 May 2012
The Keswick to Barrow (K2B) Walk is a 40 mile sponsored team stroll through some of the country's finest landscapes. There is also a shorter Coniston to Barrow (C2B) Walk of a mere 23 miles!
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KiteFest Haverigg: 12 - 13th May 2012
Land based kite display teams from across northern England for two full days of displays.
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The Fred Whitton Challenge: 13 May 2012
A gruelling 112 mile cycle sportive challenge ride for charity around the Lake District, run in memory of Fred Whitton. It starts & finishes at Coniston, and the route includes the climbs of Kirkstone, Honister, Newlands, Whinlatter, Hardknott & Wrynose passes.
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Keswick Mountain Festival: 16 - 20 May 2012
An action packed, five day festival celebrating the best the great outdoors has to offer in the heart of the Lake District. Full of activities including sporting competitions, adventure challenges, your favourite outdoor brands and great inspirational speakers.
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Brathay to Windermere Marathon: 20 May 2012
Following a 26.2 mile course which is a complete circuit of Windermere, England's largest lake, the Brathay Windermere Marathon takes in Hawkshead, Newby Bridge, Bowness and Waterhead.
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Keswick Triathlon: 20 May 2012
These races form part of the four day Keswick Mountain Festival. The venue is superb and the course has to be the most picturesque in the country. It sets an early season challenge, but does not have any mega climbs on the bike and you won't have to use your hands on the run, although it is tough with about 1/2 being fell paths.
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Lakeland Trails Staveley: 26 May 2012
Now in it's 9th year, the Lakeland Trails in Staveley takes in the 17km Kentmere Trail Race, 17km Kentmere Trail Challenge and the 10km Kentmere Trail Run on spectacular courses through some of the most scenic countryside in the UK.
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Coniston Epic Open Water Swim: 27 May 2012
500m, 1 mile, and 3.8km swims in the lovely waters of Coniston.
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Black Combe Walking Festival: 1st - 10th June 2012
Ten days of guided walks and talks at the gateway to the Western Lake District.
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Clive's Cumbrian Way: 09 - 10 June 2012
Clive's Cumbrian Way, is a stunning two-day challenge cycle ride round the county of Cumbria. This serious cycle challenge covers 276 miles, starting just outside the picturesque Cumbrian market town of Cockermouth, heading up to the Solway coast before turning towards Carlisle.
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Grasmere Gallop: 09 June 2012
A 10km Trail Run, a 5.7km Fun Run, and NEW for 2012, a 10km Nordic Walk set in the beautiful location of Grasmere.
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Derwent Epic Open Water Swim: 17 June 2012
500m, 1 mile, and 3.8km swims in Derwentwater.
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The Karrimor Great Trail Challenge: 17 June 2012
Marathon, half-marathon and 10km running events starting and finishing in Fitz Park, Keswick.
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British Gas Great North Swim: 22 - 24 June 2012
The UK's biggest outdoor swimming event is now taking place over 3 days. Choose from a half mile, one mile or two mile swim in the beautiful waters of Windermere.
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Three Rings of Shap: 23rd June 2012
This exciting 100km walking event uses the superb and varied scenery around Shap to great effect offering several combinations of three circular walks each starting and finishing at Shap. The Three Rings can be completed individually or combined to create a challenging 100km (62 mile) walk.
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The Wall: 23 - 24 June 2012
The Wall is an Ultra-Distance running journey like no other; running through the frontier of the Roman Empire along the line of Hadrian's Wall. 69 miles from start to finish which can be completed over 2 days, or for those that want to rule with endurance - in one continuous journey.
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A Day in the Lakes Triathlon: 24 June 2012
The classic 1/2 Ironman distance over a fantastic and possibly the most challenging course in the country including a 1.2 mile (1.9K) swim in Ullswater, 56 miles (90k) cycle including the Kirkstone Pass and a 12.5 miles (20k) run.
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Lakeland Trails Marathon: 01 July 2012
The most picturesque marathon in the UK. The first off road marathon in the Lake District, the 42.2km Lakeland Trails Marathon Race and 42.2km Lakeland Trails Marathon Challenge is an accurately measured marathon course through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District.
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Ullswater Epic Open Water Swim: 15 July 2012
500m, 1 mile, and 3.8km swims in Ullswater.
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10 Peaks: 21 July 2012
The Satmap 10 Peaks is a non-stop hike/ run over the 10 highest peaks in The Lake District. The course covers approximately 73 kilometres with over 5,600 metres of ascent. The dramatic landscape of The Lakes provides a memorable back drop for a day that you won't forget.
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Lakeland 100: 27 - 29 July 2012
The Lakeland 100 'Ultra Tour of the Lake District' is the most spectacular long distance trail race which has ever taken place within the UK. The circular route encompasses the whole of the lakeland fells, includes in the region of 6300m of ascent and consists almost entirely of public bridleways and footpaths.
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Lakeland Triathlon: 11 August 2012
The race is based at the beautifully located Bassenthwaite Sailing Club and consists of a 1500m SWIM, a 40Km BIKE and a 10Km RUN.
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5th Annual UK Geocaching Mega Event: 11 August 2012
The UK's largest geocaching event continues its tour of the United Kingdom, and is coming to North West England for the first time in the summer of 2012. The event will be held at Cartmel Racecourse.
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Lakeland Trails Keswick: 01 September 2012
Now in it's 7th year, the 15km Derwentwater Trail (Race and Challenge) follow well marked and marshalled courses through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District.
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Helvellyn Triathlon: 02 September 2012
This is a very challenging race, but worth the effort, consisting of a 1 mile swim in Ullswater, 38 miles cycle including the Kirkstone Pass and a 9 mile run up Helvellyn (3118 feet -England's 3rd highest peak) .
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Buttermere Triathlon: 15th September 2012
1.5 km Lake Swim / 44km Road Bike / 13km Trail Run
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Ullswater Outdoor Festival: 22nd - 30th September 2012
Outdoor activities on and around the beautiful Ullswater.
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Lakeland Trails Coniston: 06 October 2012
Now in it's 8th year, the 15km Coniston Trail Race and 15km Coniston Trail Challenge is an unbelievably scenic course through some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the Lake District.
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Ennerdale Trail Run: 21st October 2012
Trail Runs of 20k & 10k in Ennerdale.
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Lakeland Trails Helvellyn: 03 November 2012
A stunning 15km or 10km course taking in dramatic mountain views skirting the slopes of Helvellyn. This course will both test and exhilarate you.
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Lakeland Trails Finale: 04 November 2012
The 14km Ullswater Trail (Race & Challenge), and the NEW! 10km Ullswater Trail Run follow a stunning course along "the most scenic lakeside trail in the UK".
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