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Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge®

An end of season Ultra Challenge in the ‘Garden of England’

10 October 2026

Distance: 50km, 25km, or 10km

Price: Starting from £15

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A group of people taking part in Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge, running from below a banner with 'Start' on it.

At basecamp near Maidstone, join up to 2,000 adventurers and you can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity!

The 50km looped route heads anticlockwise on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, and the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line. Sign up as an individual or as a team - you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food and drink, optional camping and transfers, a special medal, t-shirt and celebration finish.

With 25km and 10km options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone. Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges!

A small group of people that have completed the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge, celebrating in front of a banner that has 'Finisher' on it.
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Contact us

If you have a question for us or would like to find out more about our events, our events team would be more than happy to help. Call us on +44 03331 881201 or email events@sja.org.uk.