Lake District runners offered chance to win free Everest trip
Lake District runners and hikers are being offered the chance to win a free trip to Mount Everest.
The Natural High Everest Challenge encourages runners and hikers to climb as much elevation as possible over two weeks, from June 23 to July 6, with the reward of a potential trip to Nepal and entry into the 2026 Everest Marathon.
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Organised by Staveley-based sports brand INOV8 in partnership with Keswick's KE Adventure, the challenge aims to unite the global outdoor community.
Michael Price, product and marketing director at INOV8, said: "We've all felt the natural high that sport gives us – it's such a positive, natural drug.
"Let's come together as one global community and take on this uplifting challenge.
"Everest stands at 8,848 metres.
"Can we climb its height every day for two weeks and amass over 100,000 metres?
"It's a big ask, let's aim high."
Participants are invited to log as much ascent as possible through running or hiking during the challenge period.
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The combined elevation will be totalled at the end, revealing how many times the group has collectively climbed the height of Mount Everest.
Everyone who signs up will be entered into a prize draw for a trip to Nepal, including entry to the 2026 Everest Marathon.
The Everest Marathon, first held in 2003, is the world's highest marathon.
It starts at Everest Base Camp, 5,364 metres above sea level, and covers 26.2 miles of rugged, high-altitude terrain.
The event attracts runners from more than 20 countries and is held annually on May 29 to mark the anniversary of Tenzing Norgay Sherpa and Sir Edmund Hillary's historic 1953 ascent of Everest.
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Rachel Farr, head of marketing at KE Adventure, said: "We're thrilled by this partnership.
"We've been taking people on adventures to Nepal and all over the world for 40 years and recently launched a selection of trail running holidays.
"We can't wait to see the results of the Natural High Everest Challenge and for one lucky winner to run in the shadow of Everest itself."
Details on how to enter are available at www.inov8.com/natural-high-everest-challenge.
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