Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2025

Take on 50km, 25km or 10km in the beautiful Kent Downs and push yourself further to achieve something really special for Teenage Cancer Trust.

Date:
location:
Maidstone Basecamp
Event type:
25k trek, 50k trek, Treks,
Difficulty:
Challenging

The Kent Downs 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Teenage Cancer Trust.

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As  Teenage Cancer Trust are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us!

This is the end of season Ultra Challenge – in the ‘Garden of England’ – with a basecamp near Maidstone, parking & weekend camping options. The main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line and celebration. It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. 

With 25km and 10km challenge options also available - there’s a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends/family. You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

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Apply for a Charity Place

Take on the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2025 for young people with cancer. Sign up today and receive a 25% discount on your registration fee!

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What You'll Get

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Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy.
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Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
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An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt!
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Why support Teenage Cancer Trust

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We create world class cancer services for young people in the UK, providing life-changing care and support so young people don’t have to face cancer alone.

Every day, seven young people aged 13-24 hear the words “you have cancer”. They will each need specialised nursing care and support to get them through the toughest times they may have faced.

We’re the only UK charity dedicated to meeting this vital need. By choosing to run for Teenage Cancer Trust, you can help us to reach every young person facing cancer and make a huge difference.

So you know we’re the real deal, these are our registered charity details: 1062559 (England & Wales), SC039757 (Scotland).

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Funded Teenage Cancer Trust Nurses and Youth Support Coordinators

Sponsored by MandM

Sponsored by MandM

We’re lucky to have MandM support us and supply our running tops for people taking on our challenge events free of charge.

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