Thank you to our 2025 team
A massive thank you to our 2025 Peak District Ultra Challenge team from Penguin Random House. Not only did they complete their 25km trek in the June heat, but they also raised an amazing £3,867 for the National Literacy Trust.
These funds will help us to:
- Gift books to the children who have no books of their own at home,
- Run programmes in schools to engage children with the joy of reading and improve their literacy,
- Work with foodbanks, faith groups, and local communities, to engage those who are hard to reach and in need of support.
Register now for the 2026 challenge
Do you feel inspired by the team at Penguin Random House? You can now register to take part in the 2026 Peak District Ultra Challenge and experience the trek for yourself.
Key event information
Date: 4 - 5 July 2026
Location: Bakewell, the Peak District
Distance: 100, 75, 50 and 25 km challenge options available, options to walk, jog or run
Join over 2,000 adventurers taking on the fabulous Peak District Ultra Challenge and raise money to support our work empowering people in the UK's most disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. From the Bakewell basecamp the full 100km challenge heads out past Chatsworth House, and on through varied terrain with a few testing climbs, and some stunning views. This challenge will test spirit and determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and support from the Ultra Challenge and National Literacy Trust fundraising team.
Fundraising options
- Charity Sponsorship Place - pay a small registration fee and do lots of fundraising.
- Mixed Funding Place - pay a higher registration fee and fundraise less.
- Self-Funded Place - pay the full cost of the event. There's no fundraising target, just raise as much as you can!
- Already signed up? We'd love you to join #teamliteracy here.
How will my fundraising help?
£50 could help to train a volunteer to give parents with low literacy levels the confidence and skills to help develop their child’s literacy and communication skills.
£100 or more could contribute towards our work in communities facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges in the UK, helping to create long-term change for children and families.
£280 could inspire a class of children to read for pleasure through a 10-week motivational programme working with the Premier League.
£600 could enable us to recruit and train 10 business volunteers – enough to help a class of young people from disadvantaged communities to improve their communication skills, preparing them for employment.
What will I get if I sign up?
- National Literacy Trust t-shirt or running vest
- Dedicated fundraising support from the National Literacy Trust Fundraising and Events team
- A fully signed route, with a team of 'Trekmasters' out on the trail to support you
- Regular rest stops, with free food and drink, massages and medics
- An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
- Camping, transfer and parking options to make travelling to and from the event easy