Kent Down 50 Ultra Challenge

Maidstone, United Kingdom • 11 Oct 2025

Event overview

The Kent Downs 50 Challenge takes place on Saturday 11 October 2025 at Kent Showground, Maidstone. The event uses a basecamp near Maidstone with parking, weekend camping options, shuttle transfers to the nearest train station, and on-site catering and bar facilities. There are solo starter options and an Ultra March category for walkers.

Distances:

  • 50 km
  • 25 km
  • 10 km

Route, support and facilities

The main 50 km route is a loop run anticlockwise around the Kent Downs. Key points on the route include the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, Aylesford, the River Medway to Mote Park (halfway picnic), the Len Valley Walk to Leeds Castle, and the North Downs Way back to the showground finish. Stated elevation is approximately 1000 m for the 50 km, ~450 m for the 25 km, and ~200 m for the 10 km.

Rest stops are provided roughly every 12.5 km with major stops every 25 km. Rest stops have covered seating, toilets, medics, and are manned by event staff. Food and drink provision includes regular snacks, a picnic lunch at 25 km, hot drinks, energy drinks, and a finishers meal. The event offers route signing with arrows, GPS tracking via an event app, timing scans at rest stops, and medical, podiatry and massage support. Finishers receive a medal, t-shirt and a glass of fizz. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 20K UTMB 50K
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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