Sat 1 Aug 2026 Guildford, Surrey, UK

North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge | 50km

Join a mid-summer North Downs 50 Challenge! This looped route is set in an area of outstanding natural beauty of the Surrey Hills, taking in chalk ridges and ancient woodlands.

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  • Sat 1 Aug 2026
Loseley Park, Guildford
50km

08:30

Age 16 & over

£139

  • 50 km trail running + 830 m ascent

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!

This event is part of North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge.

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families

Route

  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Location

  • Bag transfer
  • Bar
  • BBQ
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Secure bag storage
  • Showers
  • Toilets

What's included

  • 2 Running Stones
  • Camping
  • Chip timing
  • Drinks
  • Event app
  • Fizz at the finish
  • Goody bag
  • GPS tracking
  • Map
  • Massage
  • Medal
  • Post-race meal
  • Pre-event training sessions
  • Snacks
  • Training plan
  • T-shirt

How to enter

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries closed
  • Charity places
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
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Age 14 & over

£89

  • 25 km trail running + 530 m ascent
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Age 14 & over

£89

  • 24 km trail running + 600 m ascent
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