2026 Wolds Challenge
2026-10-10
The Wolds Challenge is a one day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorers organised by the Fells Marathon Team. This event is a test of navigation, route finding and team work, as well as a walking challenge. This is also a great training event for our sister event; The Fells Marathon.
Different routes will be set for each age group. The Scout Route will be approximately 12 miles whereas the Explorer Route will be approximately 17 miles.

Preparation
We advise that all teams/groups should cover training in:- navigation, hill skills, rucksack packing, what to do in an emergency, working as a team. It is also advisable to have a training walk before the event.

2027 Fells Marathon
2027-04-09 18:00 - 2027-04-11 15:00 (Europe/London)
The Fells Marathon is a two-day hiking competition for Scouts and Explorer Scouts.
Carrying full kit for the two days, Teams on the Scout Route walk around 20 miles while Teams on the Explorer Route walk about 26 miles – a marathon distance!
Overnight the teams cater for themselves on a remote site monitored by event staff – no leaders or team supporters are permitted there.
It is a test of navigation, camping skills and endurance.

2027 Wolds Challenge
2027-10-09

2028 Fells Marathon
2028-03-31 18:00 - 2028-04-02 15:00

2028 Wolds Challenge
2028-10-14

2029 Fells Marathon
2029-04-13 18:00 - 2029-04-15 15:00

2029 Wolds Challenge
2029-10-13

2030 Fells Marathon
2030-04-05 18:00 - 2030-04-07 15:00

2030 Wolds Challenge
2030-10-12
