Join us for the end of season Kent Downs 50 Challenge! Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty offering dramatic views, vibrant communities, a rich historic heritage, and diverse wildlife and habitats – it is home to part of the North Downs Way National Trail and other popular walking routes.The new event is comprised of a looped 50 km route starting and finishing at the Kent Showground, Detling with participants walking up to 50km on public footpaths, rights of way, roads, and pavements. Participants can choose to do shorter routes including a 25 km Loop or a 10 km Loop Challenge. With easy access by car or train – 50 km, 25 km, and 10 km distance options, and a Kent Showground basecamp with optional camping packages – there’s a fantastic new challenge waiting for you!
From the basecamp it’s anticlockwise around the Kent Downs. Heading out on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill before turning south and around to the picturesque village of Aylesford one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels via Eccles. From Aylesford the route follows the River Medway to Maidstone and then onto and through Mote Park. From Mote Park the route continues southwest along the Len Valley Walk to Leeds Castle where it turns to rejoin the North Downs Way to Detling and back to the Kent Showground.
50 km & ~1000 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Kent Showground Ground – Fri 10 Oct – &/or Sat 11 Oct
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
2 available (TBC)
Many who run & jog can crack the 12 hr/50km target. However, an ‘Ultra March’ is about WALKING at a brisk & consistent pace with like minded challengers to achieve it – a bit like a march! – but taking in the great rest stops & services of the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge!
THE RULES:
Over & above the general Ultra Challenge Rules, with an Ultra March it’s:
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25 km & 450 metres
Every 10-15 km under marquees with support – toilets, massage, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
Kent Showground Ground – Fri 10 Oct – &/or Sat 11 Oct
Visit ‘Bookable Extras’ for full details
The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground.
The 10 km loop sits within both the 50km and 25km loop and splits off at the Pilgrim Way returning to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz & discounted hot meal to celebrate your achievements.
10 km & 180 meters
At your finish at Kent show ground – toilets, changing rooms, medics, rest areas, hot drinks, water & snacks & much more.
There’s a range of optional parking & pre or post Challenge shuttle bus transfer services, to make it easy to join & exit – and to provide flexible options for your planning. These include:
See ‘Bookable Extras’ page for full details.
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