Course
A signed 50km loop starting and finishing at the Kent Showground in Maidstone, running anticlockwise around the Kent Downs with around 1000m of climb. The route takes the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, follows the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway, then runs the Len Valley Walk past Leeds Castle back to the showground. Rest stops roughly every 12.5km, with major covered stops every 25km. Shorter 25km and 10km options.
Key dates
- ★Race dayOctober 2027 · date to be announced
About
The Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge is a charity ultra-distance event across the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in south-east England, with 10K, 25K and 50K distance options.
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