Sat 11 Oct 2025 Maidstone, Kent, UK

Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

An end-of-season ultra challenge in the Garden of England with a looped route around the Kent Downs starting on the North Downs Way with picturesque scenery and full support all the way.

3 races

  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #1 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

50km Challenge

07:30

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #2 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

25km Challenge

07:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #3 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

Maidstone 10K

10:30

Age 8 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #1 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

50km Challenge

07:30

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #2 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

25km Challenge

07:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #3 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

Maidstone 10K

10:30

Age 8 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #1 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

50km Challenge

07:30

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #2 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

25km Challenge

07:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #3 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

Maidstone 10K

10:30

Age 8 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent

Event overview

If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this ultra will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.

You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!

Challenge options

  • Kent Downs Loop 50km

    From the base camp it’s anticlockwise around the Kent Downs. Heading out on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill before turning south and around to the picturesque village of Aylesford one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels via Eccles. From Aylesford the route follows the River Medway to Maidstone and then onto and through Mote Park.  From Mote Park the route continues southwest along the Len Valley Walk to Leeds Castle where it turns to rejoin the North Downs Way to Detling and back to the Kent Showground.

  • Kent Downs Loop 25km

    The 25km loop sits within the 50km loop and splits off at the picturesque village of Aylesford one of the River Medway’s hidden jewels heading east on Augustine Camino to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. 

  • Maidstone 10km

    The 10km loop sits within both the 50km and 25km loop and splits off at the Pilgrim Way returning to Detling via Boxley and back to the Kent Showground. You’ll be rewarded with a medal, glass of fizz and discounted hot meal to celebrate your achievements.

Event details

  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Showers
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #1 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

50km Challenge

07:30

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 1000 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #2 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

25km Challenge

07:30

Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 450 m ascent
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • #3 of 3
Kent Showground, Maidstone

Maidstone 10K

10:30

Age 8 & over

£39

  • 10 km trail running + 180 m ascent