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Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

Explore the scenic trails of the Garden of England with the Kent Downs Ultra Challenge, an unforgettable adventure through some of Kent’s most picturesque countryside!

October 11, 2025

7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: Maidstone Basecamp
Registration Fee: Info Below
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Starting at the Kent Showground near Maidstone, this looped route takes in the North Downs Way, the River Medway, Mote Park and the stunning Leeds Castle, with full support, hot food and weekend camping available. With 25 km and 10 km options too, it’s the perfect countryside challenge close to London.

Route Options:

  • 50km Challenge 
  • 25km Challenge
  • 10km Challenge

How to Sign Up and Fundraising Options:

Charity Sponsorship

You pay a small registration free, fundraise for us and we will pay for your place!

Distance Reg Fee Fundraising target
50km Challenge £40 £375
25km Challenge £30 £275
10km Challenge £20 £100

 

Mixed Funding

Pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.

Distance Reg Fee Fundraising target
50km Challenge £75 £225
25km Challenge £50 £150
10km Challenge £22.5 £70

 

Self Funding

You pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise whatever you want, with no set target or deadline, and there’s no cost at all to the charity!

Distance Reg Fee
50km Challenge £139
25km Challenge £89
10km Challenge £39
Sign up here

If you’ve got your own place, please email Events@raysofsunshine.org.uk and our dedicated fundraising team will be in touch.  

 

Questions

If you have any questions please contact our events team at events@raysofsunshine.org.uk or call us on 0208 782 1171
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