Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2026
Join The Brain Tumour Charity team at the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge. Walk, jog or run, your challenge your way.
When:
10 Oct 2026
Where:
Henley-on-Thames, Oxofrdshire
Registration fee:
Various
Sponsorship:
Various
End the Ultra Challenge season in the ‘Garden of England’. The route takes you anticlockwise on the North Downs Way Blue Bell Hill, following the River
Medway to Mote Park at halfway for a picnic. Along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle, and the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line.
The Brain Tumour Charity is an official Series Partner of the 2026 Ultra Series which means you’ll receive a 50% discount on the ‘full sponsorship’ option when signing up.
How to enter the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
Choose a distance and fundraising option that suits you, sign up using the link above and we’ll support you on your fundraising journey.
You pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising and we cover the cost of your event place! As we are an official Charity Partner – you get 50% off the standard reg fee below which is automatically added at checkout.
50km: registration fee £40, fundraising target £375
25km: registration fee £30, fundraising target £275
10km: registration fee £20, fundraising target £100
At least 50% of the sponsorship target must be with The Charity 3 week prior to the Challenge. Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by The Charity. The remaining 50% and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge. We are here to support you get to your fundraising target !
Pay half of the event place cost yourself, fundraise a bit less and we pay the balance of the event place cost.
50km: registration fee £75, fundraising target £225
25km: registration fee £50, fundraising target £150
10km: registration fee £22.50, fundraising target £70
At least 50% of the sponsorship target must be with The Charity 3 week prior to the Challenge. Failure to meet the deadline may result in cancellation of your place by The Charity. The remaining 50% and any extra, should be with your Charity by 4 weeks after the Challenge. We are here to support you get to your fundraising target !
You pay the full cost of the event place – fundraise as much as you can, with no set target or deadline, there’s a small admin fee to The Charity
50km: registration fee £139
25km: registration fee £89
10km: registration fee £39
Supporting you
When you sign up to an Ultra Challenge we’ll support you with:
- email updates
- access to a Facebook group for our fundraisers
- access to our fundraising resources
- a charity t-shirt to wear for the event
What will I get on the day?
When you sign up to an Ultra Challenge, on the day, they’ll be:
- fully signposted route
- free food and drink
- a medal and downloadable certificate
- rest stops and medics available
Ultra Challenge Calendar
With 21 Ultra Challenge events throughout 2026, see what else is on offer. From rugged coastlines to breathtaking countryside there’s something for everyone as you can walk, jog or run at your own pace.
Got your own place?
We’d love you to walk for us, so let us know to get your free Charity t-shirt. We’ll support you every step of the way!
This event is organised by Action Challenge and is part of the Ultra Challenge Series.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us; email [email protected] or call 01252 237867.