4 races
Event overview
The routes have real variety and some wonderful scenery and fabulous views out to the south – plus they're easily accessible from London!
You’ll get full support and hospitality and with 25km and 10km options also available, along with optional University-style accommodation at basecamp – there’s a North Downs Ultra Challenge for you!
The Ultra Challenge Experience
This endurance event is for a wide range of fitness and ages. Choose your distance and do it at your pace. The support enables you to go further, whilst enjoying the great outdoors and camaraderie.
There are marquee rest stops, plenty of food and drink, medical and massage teams, and a fully signed route with GPS tracking to guide you. A big finish-line celebration awaits with an amazing sense of achievement, and once the aches subside, you’ll feel energised and up for more of life’s challenges!
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Event community
- Average fitness
- Beginner-friendly
- Event village
- Families
Your challenge, your way
Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner, there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run at your pace, as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you.
There’s a new Ultra Trailblazerz® option for ‘rapid runners’, and an Ultra March® option for ‘hasty hikers’, plus a friendly ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others. The North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge® is fun, safe, and rewarding, with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in wonderful Surrey scenery, and enjoy a great day out!
Best support & hospitality
This Ultra Challenge® famously lays on the best support and hospitality available on any UK endurance-style event. This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge!
- Bag transfer
- Bar
- BBQ
- Cafe
- Camping
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Free parking
- Music
- Park
- Rural
- Secure bag storage
- Showers
- Toilets
I cannot thank everyone enough for their personal support and unlimited energy. 5★★★★★ and 10/10 in all my experiences.
For my first event, I was amazed at how well-organised it was. Particularly as I was on my own. Very well signposted. Excellent medical assistance. Very friendly crew. Fab event!
Do it for charity
Looking to do this event for charity? Click below to see the full list of charities to secure a place or join a charity team with your own place.
Get charity placeRaces at event
- Sat 1 Aug
- #1 of 4
08:30
Age 16 & over
£139
- 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- #2 of 4
08:30
Age 14 & over
£89
- 25 km trail running + 530 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- #3 of 4
08:00
Age 14 & over
£89
- 24 km trail running + 600 m ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- #4 of 4
10:00
Age 8 & over
£49
- 10 km trail running + 233 m ascent