NEW CHALLENGE LAUNCHED: Kent Downs 50 Challenge! 25% off Early Bird!

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Nicola Smith

Event Director

We are excited to be launching our newest Ultra Challenge for 2024 – the Kent Downs 50 Challenge – taking place Saturday 12th October! A NEW end of season Ultra Challenge®– in the ‘Garden of England’  – with a basecamp near Maidstone, with 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’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!

  • 50km loop, 25km loop & 10km looped routes in & out of Maidstone Showground
  • Walk, jog or run – your challenge – your way!
  • Camping options Friday & Saturday night, transfers, parking & more

We’ve got a whopping 25% off all funding types – up until the end of February – so get your team together, or join us as an individual and meet others along the way – visit our event pages & find out more!

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