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Pilgrim Challenge

Name: Pilgrim Challenge
Start: 2027-02-06
End: 2027-02-07
Location: Farnham

Farnham, United Kingdom • 6-7 Feb 2027

Pilgrim Challenge 2027

Pilgrim Challenge 2027 is a two day, 66 mile trail ultra along the North Downs Way taking place on 6 and 7 February 2027. The event is based at Sandy Farm Business Park, Sands Road, The Sands, Farnham, Surrey GU10 1PX and is organised by XNRG Pilgrim.

The route follows sections of the North Downs Way and passes through countryside, villages and areas described as of outstanding natural beauty. Support is provided on course with food and drink at checkpoints and free parking at the base location.

Entry options are offered for different participation formats: a full two day package that includes overnight accommodation and meals, a full entry without accommodation or food, and single day entries for day one or day two only. The full package lists evening meals, showers, breakfast and evening guest speakers as included services. Participants may choose to provide their own accommodation in local hotels with shuttle transfers provided.

A discount of ten percent is available for serving military and emergency services staff. The event notes refund, credit and ticket transfer policies including the possibility of refunds or credits up to specified cutoff dates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Farnham

Race information

Website

66 mi

2-Day Ultra-Challenge

33 mi

Day 2 Single Day

33 mi

Day 1 Single Day

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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