The route is organised by Charity Challenge (our wonderful trek provider). 

This is a fully route marked challenge. Clear route marking arrows will be used for both the full and half marathon distance, and you should use these marking arrows to follow the route. You’ll also be accompanied at various points along the route by Charity Challenge’s fully qualified and experienced walking leaders, who are all first aid trained. They’ll be walking the route at regular intervals, should you wish to join them. You’ll also be given a specific event phone number to call, should you have any problems during the trek.

CoppaFeel! staff will also be dotted along the route at various checkpoints to give you a CoppaFeel! boost!

We’re expecting around 750 people to be taking part in this challenge across the two distances. Each distance will be set off in waves based on walking speed. If you wish to walk together with friends, just make sure you select the same wave time when you register, so you’re allocated together.

We’ll share more information on the route and maps around one month before the trek.

The route can be accessed via a gpx file, which we can share closer to the event (around one month before you trek).

You’ll have a choice of two different trekking distances. For those wishing to test themselves in a slightly more leisurely fashion, then there’s a half marathon distance (21.1km). For those who want to push themselves a little further, there’s a full marathon distance (42.2km). Please note, the full marathon trek will likely take around 10–12 hours, and will definitely be a tough physical challenge. On each route, you’ll be supported by the fantastic Charity Challenge leaders. Both routes will start and end at the same location (Cartmel Racecourse).

Please note: All routes are subject to change depending on weather, conditions of the footpath, size of the group, and precise details will be shared about a month before the event.

Full marathon

On the day of arrival, you should plan to arrive at the start for 6am. There’ll be a safety briefing from your leaders before the trek begins at 6.30am. This is a long day of trekking so it’s extremely important that everyone arrives on time so that we can begin. The trek will take between 10–12 hours to complete, and we plan to have everyone back at the finish by 7pm at the latest.

Half marathon

If you’re taking part in the half marathon route then you’ll need to arrive at the start for 10am. Your trek will begin at 10.30am. It’ll take you between 7–8 hours to complete this route, with the plan being to finish at a similar time to those who do the full marathon route.

Cut off times

For both the full and half marathon routes, there’ll be designed cut-off times so that we keep the trek running smoothly. There will be a Charity Challenge leader as a back marker, who’ll aim to make sure that everyone is finished by 7pm.This should give everyone enough time to complete the challenge.

All leaders’ decisions regarding cut-off times will be final, so we ask that you please respect any decisions they make – it’s to keep us all safe!

Please note: precise details and timings will be made available in your Final details document, that’ll be sent out one month prior to the challenge. These timings are subject to change, due to weather and the group’s ability.

Camping’s available onsite at Cartmel Racecourse (LA11 6QF) at an additional cost. We have exclusive access to this stunning racecourse with access to spacious fields, fresh air, and scenic surroundings.

You’re very welcome to find alternative accommodation. However, in order to get the full CoppaTrek! experience, we encourage you to join us and camp onsite on Friday and Saturday to avoid missing out on the CoppaTrek fun!

Camping packages available from Charity Challenge are:

Friday + Saturday night camping – £45

This includes:

• Saturday morning breakfast and hot drinks
• Tent pitch for Friday and Saturday nights (18 and 19 September 2026)
• Chance to meet your leaders and fellow trekkers

Friday night camping – £25

This includes:

• Saturday morning breakfast and hot drinks
• Tent pitch for Friday night (18 September 2026)
• Chance to meet your leaders and fellow trekkers

Please note that tents aren’t provided – participants will need to bring and set up their own.

There are also camping packages available for camper vans and motor homes. Friday night dinner will also be available at an additional cost.

Camping can be booked separately via our trek provider, Charity Challenge. We’ll share a booking link with you once you’ve signed up. Please don’t book directly with the campsite – you won’t be part of the group booking and won’t be in the same section of the camp site over the weekend.

There’ll be unlimited drinking water available at the campsite and at checkpoints along the trekking routes.

On the day of the trek, breakfast lunch and dinner are provided – lunch will be a packed lunch available for collection in the morning before you set off on your trek.

Most dietary requirements can be catered for as long as we have plenty of notice. Please make sure you fill in all dietary requirements when you register for the trek.

For those joining us on Friday night, there’ll also be a welcome dinner at an additional cost.

Please make sure you provide any allergies or dietary requirements when you book onto the challenge. If you have a severe allergy, please let us know as soon as possible by emailing events@coppafeel.org.