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Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 

Saturday 11 October 2025

Join the 50km Kent Downs Ultra Challenge. The route starts in Maidstone and heads towards the Kent Downs to Bluebell Hill, along the River Medway and past Leeds Castle. You'll finish up through the North Downs to the finish line. 

As well as the 50km route, we also have 10km and 25km routes available. 

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our Kent Downs 50 2025.

Charity funding

Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF are an official Ultra Challenge partner, you’ll get 50% off the standard registration fee.

Exclusive February deal: save up to 75% on charity sponsorship options (excludes 10km).

10k distance

  • £20 registration fee
  • £100 fundraising target

25k distance 

  • £30 registration fee
  • £275 fundraising target

Use code DEAL25 to save up to 75%

50km distance

  • £40 registration fee
  • £375 fundraising target

Use code DEAL50 to save up to 75%

Mixed funding

Pay 50% of the event place yourself and commit to a lower fundraising target.

10km distance

  • £22.50 registration fee
  • £70 fundraising target

25km distance

  • £50 registration fee
  • £150 fundraising target

50km distance

  • £75 registration fee
  • £225 fundraising target

To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 5 weeks before the challenge to secure your place. 

Please note these events are organised by Ultra Challenge. Participants raising funds for British Heart Foundation will be joined by others, raising money for different charities. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

11 October 2025
Kent
£20 - £75
10 miles / 16.1 km

Your entry includes:

  • rest stops with free drinks and snacks
  • a barbecue at the finish line
  • a BHF top or vest
  • a free neck warmer
  • free training plans and support
  • a fundraising guide with information and tips
  • regular support from BHF 
  • access to our Team BHF Facebook group.

The easiest way to start fundraising is by setting up a JustGiving page.

You can share your page with friends and family and on social media.

We also have a wealth of fundraising resources for you. You can:

You might be an experienced hiker, or this might be your first longer hike. Either way we’d recommend some training before taking on this kind of challenge.

In order to help you reach the finish line, we've put together some top tips on nutrition and some hiking training schedules.

Learn about nutrition for sport

See our hiking training plans

Contact us

Our customer care team is available from Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

If you have a question you can reach them on:

Tel: 0300 330 3322

WhatsApp: 07581016513

Email: [email protected]