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Kent Downs 50 Challenge

11 October 2025

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Kent Downs Trekkers at the Start Line

About the challenge

Dates: Saturday 11 October 2025
Event type: Trek
Location: Kent Downs
Registration Fee: £22.50 - £139 depending on chosen option
Fundraising Target: £70 - £375 depending on chosen option
Level: Moderate

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.

Leeds Castle in Kent

Join the challenge

The route and distance options: 

Full Challenge (50km) - Maidstone Loop
1/2 Challenge (25km) - Maidstone Loop
Maidstone 10K (10km) - Maidstone Loop

Registration fees and sponsorship targets: 

Charity sponsorship - pay a small registration fee and fundraise more to support vital conservation work: 
Full Challenge (50km) - £40 registration fee + £375 in fundraising
Half Challenge (25km) - £30 registration fee + £275 in fundraising
10 km Challenge - £20 registration fee + £100 in fundraising

Mixed Funding - pay a higher contribution to the cost of your place and fundraise less:
Full Challenge (50km) - £75 registration fee + £225 in fundraising
Half Challenge (25km) - £50 registration fee + £150 in fundraising
10 km Challenge - £22.50 registration fee + £70 in fundraising

Own Place Charity Fundraising - pay for your place and fundraise whatever you can:

Full Challenge (50km) - £139 joining fee + fundraise what you can
Half Challenge (25km) - £89 joining fee + fundraise what you can
10 km Challenge - £39 registration fee + fundraise what you can

For Charity and Mixed Funding options, you will need to raise 50% of your fundraising target at least three weeks before the event in order to confirm your place on the day. 

How we support you

We're with you every step of the way towards event day with advice and information so you can just focus on your training and fundraising. We'll also provide:

  • Our fundraising pack to help you achieve your target
  • Walkers pack including WWF t-shirt and headband
  • Exclusive access to our private Team Panda Facebook Group
  • Online training hub to help you prepare safely for your challenge