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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge

24 July 2027

Trekkers celebrating at the finish line

Take on the South West Coast 50 and join more than 1,000 Challengers on a spectacular yet challenging route along the South West Coast Path and into Exmoor National Park. Walk, jog, or run across 50km, 25km, & 10km distance options. Head out from basecamp by the impressive Dunster Castle, along the sandy coastline of Minehead and into Exmoor. The full 50km route has magnificent views over the coastline and even all the way to Wales, with more than 1,500m of climb across the journey. Enjoy the charming village of Porlock before a rewarding climb up Dunkery Beacon to another breath-taking view.

How to enter

There are 2 entry options for our South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge.

    Charity funding

    Pay a small registration fee and commit to a fundraising target. BHF will cover the cost of your event. As BHF is an official Ultra Challenge series partner, we're able to offer Charity Funding places for just a £5 registration fee till 30 September 2026.

    10km distance

    • £15 registration fee
    • £150 fundraising target

    25km distance 

    • £30 registration fee
    • £275 fundraising target

    50km distance

    • £40 registration fee
    • £375 fundraising target

      Self funding

      As a Self Funder you'll pay the full cost of the event place. And you can fundraise however much you'd like.

      10km distance

      • £55 registration fee

      25km distance 

      • £89 registration fee

      50km distance

      • £139 registration fee 

        To take part, you must raise the minimum sponsorship for your distance. We require half of your fundraising target 4 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.

        24 July 2027
        Minehead Basecamp, Somerset
        £15 - £55

        Your entry includes:

        • a BHF training top or vest
        • free food at regular rest stops
        • 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

        Ready to walk with purpose? Check out our video to get inspired by stunning scenery and George's story.

        Contact us

        Our Customer Care team is available Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

        If you have a question you can reach them on:

        Tel: 0300 330 3322

        WhatsApp: 07581 016513

        Email: [email protected]