The Kent Downs 50 Challenge is a NEW end of season Ultra Challenge – in the ‘Garden of England’ – with a basecamp near Maidstone and parking & weekend camping options.
The main 50km looped route heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs – starting on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, around picturesque Aylesford, and following the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic.
All levels of experience are welcome - you can walk, run or jog!
Choose your fundraising option:
Full Charity Sponsorship - 25% discount off reg fee is applied for this option!
- Full Challenge (50km) - £22.50 registration fee and £360 sponsorship target
- Half Challenge (25km) - £15 registration fee and £240 sponsorship target
- Kent 10km - £7.50 registration fee and £100 sponsorship target
*Deal * Get a further 50% discount on your reg fee below using the coupon code: CHARITY50% (excludes 10km / mile distance option)
Mixed Funding - you pay half of your event place cost, and fundraise a smaller minimum target
- Full Challenge (50km) - £75 registration fee and £225 sponsorship target
- Half Challenge (25km) - £50 registration fee and £150 sponsorship target
- Kent 10km - £22.50 registration fee and £70 sponsorship target
Own place funding option also available
What to expect
Your entry into the event includes:
- rest stops with free food, drink, and massages
- a medal, t-shirt, and glass of fizz to celebrate your achievement
- support from medics and marshals along the way
You'll receive support and hospitality from the event organisers Action Challenge every step of the way.
How we'll support you:
- You'll receive a free Anthony Nolan T-shirt
- Access to a TeamAN walkers and trekkers Strava Club
- Dedicated fundraising and training support from the Anthony Nolan Events Team
The route and bookable extras
The start and finish for all distances is Kent Showground, Maidstone. You can see a detailed map of the route here.
For an additional cost there’s a range of optional parking (£7 a car) and pre or post challenge shuttle bus transfer services (£10 pp) to make it easy to join and exit the challenge.
There is also an optional camping option and you can find out more information and pricing here.
Got a question?
If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Anthony Nolan Events Team by emailing events@anthonynolan.org