Pilgrim Challenge

Farnham, United Kingdom • 7-8 Feb 2026

Event overview

The Pilgrim Challenge is a one- or two-day ultramarathon on the North Downs Way with route options of:

  • 33 mi
  • 66 mi

The full route has an ascent gain of 2374 m and is fully recced and marked. GPX and printable route information are provided. There are four checkpoints each day. The event has a Gold Racecheck Award. The minimum age for entry is 18.

Logistics and services

Overnight accommodation, breakfast and evening meals are offered as part of the event. Included services also cover transport to and from Farnham station, full medical cover, toilets, showers and changing facilities, checkpoint food and water, a finishers T-shirt and medal, and action photos en route. Checkpoints supply sweet and savoury food but cannot guarantee suitability for all dietary requirements; participants may leave labelled personal food at the start for checkpoint teams. Compulsory kit includes a fully charged mobile phone, at least 500 ml of water, a waterproof jacket and a head torch if finishing in the dark; additional items may be required depending on weather. There are free shuttle services between the start/finish areas and local train stations and three partner hotels. Pricing examples listed are single day £75, full event without food and accommodation £150, and accommodation and food £30 per night. A 2.5% service charge is added at payment. Refunds of 70% are available up to one month before the event, and a 100% transfer credit to another multiday event is available up to that time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

66 mi
2374 m+
Pilgrim Challenge 66 Miles
33 mi
Pilgrim Challenge 33 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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