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SUMMARY:Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2027
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row disable_element=”yes” gap=”15px” css=”.vc_custom_1789742368106{background-color: #EEDCEB !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nSign ups are now closed\nThank you for your interest in the London Winter Walk\, sign ups for the event are now closed. If you are interest in taking part in other events for Acorns\, please see our full events calendar.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”15px” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790680475855{background-color: #FFE3D1 !important;border-radius: 20px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Date: Saturday 9th October 2027\nLocation: Kent Downs[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Entry: £15 – £139\nSponsorship: £0 – £375\nOrganiser: Ultra Challenge[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]Contact: Acorns Events team\nTelephone: 01564 825037[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] \nTake on the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge\nGet ready for a spectacular end of season event in the ‘Garden of England’. Join over 1\,500 challengers walking\, jogging\, and running across the Kent Downs\, whilst fundraising for Acorns and making a real difference. \nHead out from basecamp near Maidstone on an anticlockwise journey across the North Downs Way. Walk\, jog\, or run past Blue Bell Hill\, then follow the River Medway to Mote Park at the halfway mark for a rest and relax with a picnic. It’s then along the Len Valley Walk to the majestic Leeds Castle\, and back on the North Downs Way back to the showground finish line. \nJoin as an individual or as a team and get ready to experience full support every step of the way. Regular rest stops packed with food and drink\, hot meals\, fully marked routes\, massage and medical care\, marshals on course and walking the route with you\, and of course an unbeatable community. There are even camping and transfer options available so you can plan your whole weekend smoothly. \nPush yourself further in 2027 for Acorns and take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s number one series of treks and trail challenges.[/vc_column_text]\n		\n            Sign up today                    \n\n	[/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”32590″ img_size=”Full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row theme_background=”theme-row theme-stroked-edge” disable_element=”yes” full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1764670619337{background-color: #EEDCEB !important;}”][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text] \nEarly Bird Deal\nSign up before 30th November 2025 to get 50% OFF the registration fee and a FREE Winter Walk bobble hat – sign up today and start your year making a difference! \nUse code: 50%CHARITY at the checkout.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”35408″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”35406″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”35405″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] \n  \nFrequently Asked Questions\n[/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=”Can I walk the challenge?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1789997164716{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffe3d1 !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#F79468″]Absolutely\, you can walk\, jog or run – or use a combination of all three.  \nThere is no requirement to run\, and many participants choose to complete the challenge at a walking pace. Choose a pace that is realistic for you. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Do I need to train for this challenge?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1789997171970{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #eedceb !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#B97EBB”]Yes\, we recommend training for all Ultra Challenges. Preparing properly and gradually building up your endurance will help you feel more confident and make the challenge a more enjoyable experience. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there cut off times?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790844362905{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #d3efed !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#5472D2″]Some challenges have specific timings or cut-offs to help keep participants and the event team safe; these timings are usually in line with organised rest stops. \nPlease visit the Ultra Challenge website for more information.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will the route be signposted?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1789997188341{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ecf3da !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#6DAB3C”]The route will be clearly and fully signed with pink arrows\, hazard signs\, kilometre markers\, and the nighttime stages will be supplemented with reflective tape and glow sticks.   \nGoogle maps are available online on the Challenge website page at all times. In the week before the event a GPX file will be published with up-to-date diversions.  \nPlease make sure you always follow the arrows on the day as this is the only fully correct route with any and all diversions. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”What if I need to retire during the challenge?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1789997196850{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ffe3d1 !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#F79468″]If you unfortunately have to drop out of your challenge\, you can do so at the nearest checkpoint\, here you can alert the event staff\, who will ‘log’ you out of the event.  \nFrom the halfway stage onward there are support vehicles\, and shuttle services to the nearest train stations for you to safely and easily return home.  \nIf for whatever reason you don’t complete the distance you had signed up to – don’t worry Ultra Challenge will celebrate your achievement and give you a medal and finisher’s t-shirt for the distance you managed to complete! [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Are there toilets and refreshment stops?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790844407654{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #eedceb !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#B97EBB”]Yes\, there will be regular rest stops along the route\, with facilities varying between challenges. Refreshment stops typically provide drinks and snacks to help you stay fuelled and hydrated.  \nPlease visit the Ultra Challenge website for location of rest stops\, as these vary between challenges. [/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Will there be transfer and camping options?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1790844468402{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #d3efed !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#5472D2″]Some Ultra Challenges include different add ons for transfer and camping options\, these can be added on after you have signed up\, and the options are different for each challenge. Please visit the Ultra Challenge website to find out the options for this challenge.[/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=”Can I join as part of a team?” style=”round” size=”lg” css_animation=”none” css=”.vc_custom_1789997217131{border-top-width: 5px !important;border-right-width: 5px !important;border-bottom-width: 5px !important;border-left-width: 5px !important;padding-top: 15px !important;padding-right: 15px !important;padding-bottom: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;background-color: #ecf3da !important;border-left-style: none !important;border-right-style: none !important;border-top-style: none !important;border-bottom-style: none !important;border-radius: 10px !important;}” color=”#6DAB3C”]Yes\, when registering through Ultra Challenge there will be an option to create a team or join a team. This allows your team to start within the same wave for the challenge and to have your team’s name printed onto your bib. Please note that all fundraising targets are an individual’s responsibility. [/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.acorns.org.uk/acornsevent/kent-downs-50-ultra-challenge-2027/
LOCATION:Kent Downs
CATEGORIES:Challenges,Running,Ultra challenges
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