Kent Downs 50
Take on this stunning challenge across the Kent Downs! Walk, jog, or run your way through the scenic Kent Downs, with 50km, 25km and 10km options.
About this trek
An end of season Ultra Challenge in the Garden of England!
The main 50km starts 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, before heading back to the showground finish line and celebration. It’s easily accessible; you’ll get full support; and with 25km & 10km options also available, there’s a Kent Downs Ultra Challenge waiting for you!
👣 Choose from 10km, 25km or 50km distances
👟 Walk, jog or run your chosen distance
📌 Starting and finishing at the Kent Showground
💳 There are multiple sponsorship options available
Sign up to for full sponsorship below or find mixed funding and own place options below.
Event key details
Saturday 10 October
Kent Showground, Maidstone
Registration fee starts from £20
This event is organised by Action Challenge
Joining the team
Included in your challenge entry:
📱 Access to the Action Challenge App
🗺️ Fully signed routes with GPS options available🚑 Medics and pace walkers on hand
☕ Coffee, tea & biscuits at the start
🛑 Rest stops along the route with a range of snacks & drinks
🏅 Kent Downs finishers medal
❤️ Exclusive for Demelza Participants:
🤝 Dedicated support from the Events Team for all your fundraising queries
👕 A Demelza t-shirt to complete your challenge in style
🪣 From posters to collection buckets, we'll provide you with the resources you need to fundraise as much as possible
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How it works
Register
Please note registration for this event is managed by Action Challenge. When registering you will be transferred to their website.
Fundraise
Create your fundraisng page, then simply share your page with friends and family.
Train and take part
Get your training underway and get ready to start with other Demelza trekkers in the Demelza specific start time!
Join Team Demelza
Select the best distance and fundraising option for you
Full sponsorship
50km challenge
£40 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £375
25km challenge
£30 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £275
10km challenge
£20 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £100
Mixed funding
50km challenge
£75 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £225
25km challenge
£50 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £150
10km challenge
£22.50 reg fee & minimum sponsorship £70
Own place
50km challenge
£139 reg fee, fundraise what you can
25km challenge
£89 reg fee, fundraise what you can
10km challenge
£39 reg fee, fundraise what you can
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