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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 endurance event taking place in the picturesque Kent Downs, starting and finishing at the Maidstone Basecamp. Participants can choose from three distances: 50 km, 25 km, or 10 km, with a scenic route that includes the North Downs Way, Aylesford, and Leeds Castle. The event offers full support, including rest stops with food and hydration, medical assistance, and a celebratory finish line experience. Camping options are available for participants, making it a great end-of-season challenge for walkers, joggers, and runners alike. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Maidstone

Race information

Website

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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