This area of the website is designed for those who are signed up to the 2025 Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge, to help plan and prepare for the event!
You MUST download the App for access to live event updates and essential event information.
Step 1: Download the ‘Action Challenge’ App
Search for ‘Action Challenge’ on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Download and install the app.
Step 2: Enter Your Event Code
New Users: Open the app and enter code KD5025 on the front screen.
Existing Users: Open the app, go to the menu, select ‘Load New’, and enter code KD5025.
Desktop View:
Click the button below to access the Web Login Page.
Log in using the User ID: ACT and code KD5025.
You must download the app and enable notifications to receive real-time updates before and during the event.
Our live Timing & tracking website is now LIVE – this is where your friends & family can follow your progress along the route as you make your way to your finish line.
Share with them the website and they can follow the simple steps below to keep a track of your movements over the weekend!
Bookable Extras are now open to book!
The extras available will help with your challenge logistics and planning, and will include bus transfers, parking permits, and even a pre-challenge breakfast option!
Make sure to check what’s on offer and choose the right combination for you and your challenge.
A full run down of what to expect on the Kent Downs 50 Challenge 2024 hosted by Event Director Julian Risley
You did amazingly well, so why not make it official and download your challenge certificate! The finish times been checked and verified, so head to the Timing Website to download and see your certificate.
1. Visit the Live trail – Timing website
2. Search for yourself on the top left toolbar (either name or bib number)
3. Click on the scroll icon to the left of your timing profile (labelled ‘Certif’)
4. Click to download your certificate!
Your feedback is always important to us – if you can spare 1 minute to complete our short survey about the Kent Downs 50 Challenge and tell us what you thought.
If you have registered ON OR BEFORE the 1st October your name, start time & bib number will be on the list linked below.
PLEASE NOTE: If your name is not on the list or if you have not received your E-ticket and you registered on or before the 1st October, please complete the E-ticket request form on the list below and the team will be in touch.
This is the final list and will not be updated again before the event.
If you have registered ON OR BEFORE the 9th September your name and start time should appear in the list below.
Anyone registered ON or AFTER 10th September will receive their Start Time on their E-ticket by close of play Wednesday 18th September. If you did register ON or BEFORE the 9th September and have not received a Start time please check your spam/junk folder FIRST and then check if your name is on the Start Time list below. If you still cannot find your name or start time, fill out the Start Time Amendment form below.
PLEASE NOTE: If you would like your start time amended due to exceptional reasons, please complete the start time request form and the team will be in touch.
The list will be updated again on 2nd October.
A must read as it has important on the day information including details about our registration process, supporter access, car parking & transport arrangements, how you get your bib & event pass / timing chip, route information & more.
Please note: this Event Guide may be subject to changes & revisions
You can expect to hear from your chosen charity within 2 weeks of registering onto your Ultra Challenge. Whilst every charity communicates slightly differently with their fundraisers – most offer advice, fundraising buckets/ donation tins, t-shirts etc.
However you don’t need to wait for them! Follow the guidelines below; set up your online JustGiving sponsorship donation page – and let your friends, family or work colleagues know where to find it – and get started!
If you have not heard from your charity within 2 weeks of signing up – then please email us at: charity@actionchallenge.com
If you’re supporting a charity, to enable them to track your fundraising; know when you’ve reached your agreed target, and confirm your place with us (for Full Sponsorship & Mixed Funding) – you MUST set up your online fundraising / sponsorship page via JustGiving – under the correct event page . Use the link below.
Download the GPX file of your route, to have the map at your finger tips on the day either on Garmin or through your phone on Outdoors GPS, OS Maps, View Ranger or Kommot.
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:
NOT YET SIGNED UP TO THIS ULTRA CHALLENGE?
ALREADY SIGNED UP TO THIS ULTRA CHALLENGE?
If you have registered ON OR BEFORE the 29th March your name and start time will be on the Start Time & E-ticket list – If you have not received your e-ticket please download the starting list below and fill in our ‘E-Ticket Request Form’. We will then be in touch with your e-ticket by close of play Wednesday, 6th of April.
Anyone registered ON or AFTER 30th March will receive your Start Time on your E-ticket by close of play Wednesday 6th April.
PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting start time change requests and the starting list will NOT be updated again.
If you are new to Ultra Challenges, and unsure how or where to begin your training download our training guides that will help you on your way. From 10km, 25km, to 50km, whether you are walking or running, these plans will allow you to plan & prepare for event day.
The Ultra Challenge Facebook community is 70,000 strong – and growing – and is a great place to meet fellow challengers, hear how others have prepared & trained, organise transport, and even join meet-up walks as part of your preparation. The community has deep experience within it, it’s a very useful resource, it’s friendly, and would welcome you with open arms!
From high quality event branded tech t-shirts to jazzy leggings – we also have hoodies, hats, buffs & more to help you get kitted out for your challenge.
