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Kent Down 50 Ultra Challenge

Name: Kent Down 50 Ultra Challenge
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Maidstone

Maidstone, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

The Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is an exciting endurance event set in the picturesque 'Garden of England' near Maidstone. Participants can choose from three distances: a 50 km loop, a 25 km loop, or a 10 km route, all starting and finishing at the Kent Showground. The main 50 km route features scenic views, including the North Downs Way and Leeds Castle, with well-supported rest stops every 12.5 km. The event offers camping options, medical support, and a celebratory finish line experience, making it accessible for all fitness levels. Join this rewarding challenge on October 11, 2025! Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Maidstone

Race information

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50 km

1000 m+

25 km

450 m+

10 km

200 m+

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

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