Kent Downs 50 Challenge: 11 October 2025

A challenge event you can take on at your pace!

The Kent Downs 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage.  

Get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for The Eve Appeal.  

This is 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.  

It will test spirit & determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support.  

With 25km and 10km challenge options also available – there’s a challenge here for everyone – and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends / family.  

You may have to dig deep at times, you’ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement. 

Sign up

What you’ll get:

  • Sign up from £10  
  • Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie 
  • Choose your distance – 10km, 25km, or 50km  
  • Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way! 
  • A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you  
  • Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics 
  • An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt  
  • Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there & away easy
  • Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options

Sign up

If you have any questions about this challenge please email fundraising@eveappeal.org.uk or call the team on 020 7605 0100.