Pilgrim Challenge
Farnham, United Kingdom • 6-7 Feb 2027
Pilgrim Challenge
The Pilgrim Challenge is a two day ultra event covering 66 miles along a celebrated section of the North Downs Way. The route follows paths once used by pilgrims to Canterbury and passes through woodland, rolling fields and villages with historic churches.
The course is waymarked and organisers supply full GPX files. On-course support includes staffed aid stations, signage and a support crew. Luggage transfers, hot evening meals and overnight accommodation in a local school hall are included with event tickets. Minibus shuttles run between the event and three local hotels including a Premier Inn and two Travelodge sites.
Participants should expect typical British winter conditions such as mud, frost or bright sun and varied terrain including hills and long flat sections. Mandatory kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, at least 500 ml of water, a waterproof jacket and a head torch if a competitor is likely to finish after dark; the race director may require additional kit depending on weather. A Course Manager and a qualified medical crew support the event.
The event is point to point over two days, with options for entering the full two day event or a single day. Parking for full weekend entrants is available at Sandy Farm Business Park but the site is locked overnight, so transport and parking arrangements vary by ticket type. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.