Pilgrim Challenge
Farnham, United Kingdom • 7-8 Feb 2026
Event overview
The Pilgrim Challenge is a one- or two-day ultra along the North Downs Way based from Sandy Farm Business Park, Farnham GU10 1PX. Distances offered:
- 33 miles (one day)
- 66 miles (two days)
The two-day option has total ascent gain of 2374 m. The route follows the waymarked North Downs National Trail and provides downloadable GPX and printable route information. There are four checkpoints each day, and the minimum age for entry is 18.
Logistics and included services
The event includes overnight accommodation, breakfast and evening meals, transport to and from Farnham station, a fully recced and marked route, full medical cover, a finishers T-shirt and medal, toilets, showers and changing facilities, checkpoint food and water, and action photos en route. Checkpoints are stocked with water and sweet and savoury food; participants with special dietary needs are asked to bring clearly labelled food to hand in at the start for checkpoint collection. 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. A free shuttle service runs between key hotels and train stations; parking at the event base is available for full-weekend entrants but is locked on Saturday night. Entry options and prices vary, with single-day entry listed at £75 and other pricing tiers for the full event; refunds or transfer credits are available up to one month before the event under the organiser’s policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.