Walk, jog or run it!
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 Sands.
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.
As Sands are an official partner on this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Charity Sponsorship and Mixed Fundraising will need to raise at least 50% of their minimum sponsorship target 4 weeks before the Kent 50 Challenge to secure their entries.
✓ 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 Options
Get 25% off registration fee when you choose full sponsorship for Sands!
50km Challenge
Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £40, Minimum Sponsorship Target: £375.
Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £75 Minimum Sponsorship: £225
Own Place Reg Fee: £139, no minimum sponsorship target.
25km Challenge
Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £30, Minimum Sponsorship: £275
Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £50, Minimum Sponsorship: £150
Own Place Reg Fee: £89, no minimum sponsorship target.
10km Challenge
Charity Sponsorship Reg Fee: £20, Minimum Sponsorship: £100
Mixed Funding Reg Fee: £22.50, Minimum Sponsorship: £70
Own Place Reg Fee: £39, no minimum sponsorship target.
Charity Sponsorship and Mixed Fundraising will need to raise at least 50% of their minimum sponsorship target 4 weeks before the Kent 50 Challenge to secure their entries.
As part of Team Sands you'll receive
- Warm Sands welcome with fundraising ideas and training tips.
- Supportive team emails to help you reach your fundraising goals.
- A free Sands technical t-shirt.
- Once in a lifetime experience which will help save babies' lives and support anyone affected by the death of a baby.
The difference you will make..
Sands want to ensure that everyone affected by the loss of a baby gets the support they need and deserve when facing the toughest of time. We want to campaign for change and support research so that fewer babies die and so that fewer families experience the pain of losing a baby.
We all know someone who has lost a baby. So please join Team Sands and help us continue to be there for them.
''It was an incredible day and an epic challenge. I am so proud to have raised money for Sands and I hope it goes someway to helping families in a way that I was helped.''
Sands Ultra Challenge Participant, 2024
Through taking on this atmospheric challenges, you will raise much needed funds to help us save babies' lives and support bereaved families. Thank you.
If you have any questions, simply get in touch with us by emailing teamsands@sands.org.uk or calling 020 3897 6092