A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The Kent Downs 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for St. Luke's Hospice. 

This is the end of season Ultra Challenge – in the ‘Garden of England’  – with a basecamp near Maidstone, 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. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, then the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line and celebration. It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support.  With 25km and 10km challenge options also available - there's a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.  

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WHAT YOU’LL GET: 

✓ Sign up from £15

✓ Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie

✓ Choose your distance – 10km, 25km, or 50km ✓ Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!

✓ A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you

✓ Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics

✓ An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt

✓ Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy

✓ Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

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We need to raise over £11,000 per day to provide all of our services. As a registered charity we are reliant on the generosity of our community to ensure the continued provision of specialist palliative and end of life care, where and when it is needed the most.  

Any questions?  

Please contact our Fundraising team on 01268 524973 or email fundraising@stlukeshospice.co.uk