KENT DOWNS 50 CHALLENGE
PARTICIPANT AREA

This area of the website is designed for those who are signed up to the 2024 Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge, to help plan and prepare for the event!

DOWNLOAD THE APP

You MUST download the App for access to key info & updates. Available in both the Apple or Google Stores, search ‘Action Challenge’ and download. Then, on the front screen (OR go to ‘Load New’ in the burger menu if you already have the base App installed) enter the code EC5024 – which downloads the info for the Kent Downs 50 Challenge.

You can view the App Info on a Computer:

  • Click the button below to go to the Web App Login page 
  • Enter User ID as ACT
  • Enter KD5024 Passcode (same as mobile App above)
 

The App holds all key information that you will need for the day including the final event guide, route maps, parking & transfers and FAQs on managing your place. The App will also get updated in the lead up to the Challenge, – so make sure you have it on your phone!

LIVE TIMING & TRACKING

Our live Timing & tracking website is now LIVE – this is where your friends & family can follow your progress along the route as you make your way to your finish line. 

Share with them the website and they can follow the simple steps below to keep a track of your movements over the weekend!

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A must read as it has important on the day information including details about our registration process, supporter access, car parking & transport arrangements, how you get your bib & event pass / timing chip,  route information & more. 

Please note: this Event Guide may be subject to changes & revisions

Contact from your Charity

IF YOU chose TO SUPPORT A CHARITY

You can expect to hear from your chosen charity within 2 weeks of registering onto your Ultra Challenge. Whilst every charity communicates slightly differently with their fundraisers – most offer advice, fundraising buckets/ donation tins, t-shirts etc. 

However you don’t need to wait for them! Follow the guidelines below;  set up your online JustGiving sponsorship donation page – and let your friends, family or work colleagues know where to find it – and get started!

If you have not heard from your charity within 2 weeks of signing up – then please email us at: charity@acitonchallenge.com 

Setting up your online page

MAKE SURE YOU DO IT CORRECTLY!

If you’re supporting a charity, to enable them to track your fundraising; know when you’ve reached your agreed target, and confirm your place with us (for Full Sponsorship & Mixed Funding) – you MUST set up your online fundraising / sponsorship page via JustGiving – under the correct event page . Use the link below.

Walk, Hike, or Trek

THE KENT DOWNS
50 km < 12 hours!

Up for a NEW Style of Ultra Challenge?

Many who run & jog can crack the 12 hr/50km target. However, an ‘Ultra March’ is about WALKING at a brisk & consistent pace with like minded challengers to achieve it – a bit like a march! – but taking in the great rest stops & services of the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge!

  • Participants opt in to the Ultra March category
  • Up to 300 will set off together as a big Ultra March group.
  • Single Start Time – 9.0am Saturday.
  • FREE Ultra March T shirt & headband picked up ‘on-the-day’.
  • Ultra March ‘Pacers’ set min. pace (with ‘sensible’ rest stop time).
  • Special Finishers Medal & Certificate .

 

THE RULES:

Over & above the general Ultra Challenge Rules – with an Ultra March it’s:

  • STRICTLY WALKING ONLY (no jogging / running)
  • Stage times will be ‘checked’ to ensure the above.
  • You must complete 50km is sub 12 hours to qualify for special medal & certificate.
  • If you are ‘outside’ of the 12 hr target – you still celebrate with a conventional ‘Ultra Challenge medal / certificate.

NOT YET SIGNED UP TO THIS ULTRA CHALLENGE?

  • You will be able to ‘opt’ into the Ultra March Category on the ’50km’ Registration / Sign Up Form. So follow the normal ‘Sign Up’ links.

 

ALREADY SIGNED UP TO THIS ULTRA CHALLENGE?

  • If you’ve already signed up for 50km as a walker – you can ‘switch’ into the ‘Ultra March’ category on this event at ZERO cost. Use the LINK BELOW to request this; select the Kent Downs 50 – and we’ll get it processed.
ULTRA MARCH REQUEST >>

START TIME & E-tickets LIST

If you have registered ON OR BEFORE the 29th March your name and start time will be on the Start Time & E-ticket list – If you have not received your e-ticket please download the starting list below and fill in our ‘E-Ticket Request Form’. We will then be in touch with your e-ticket by close of play Wednesday, 6th of April.

Anyone registered ON or AFTER 30th March will receive your Start Time on your E-ticket by close of play Wednesday 6th April.

PLEASE NOTE: We are no longer accepting start time change requests and the starting list will NOT be updated again.

START TIME & E-TICKETS

If you have registered ON OR BEFORE the 21st of March your name, start time & bib number will be on the list linked below.

PLEASE NOTE: If your name is not on the list or if you have not received your E-ticket and you registered on or before the 21st March, please complete the E-ticket request form and the team will be in touch.

This is the final list and will not be updated again before the event.

bookable extras

All Bookable Extras are now closed and more information has been sent out!

Please see the link below for more information for all extras. 

If you have pre booked a Parking Pass but have not received this, please complete the missing parking request form and we will re-send this out.

view your results

You did amazingly well, so why not make it official and download your challenge certificate! The finish times been checked and verified, so head to the Timing Website to download and see your certificate.

1. Visit the Live trail – Timing website 

2. Search for yourself on the top left toolbar (either name or bib number)

3. Click on the scroll icon to the left of your timing profile (labelled ‘Certif’)

4. Click to download your certificate!

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

Your feedback is always important to us – and if you would like to be in with a chance of winning a FREE place on one of our 2022 Ultra Challenges, please take a couple of minutes to complete our short survey about the Easter 50 Challenge and tell us what you thought.

GPX route maps

Download the GPX file of your route, to have the map at your finger tips on the day either on  Garmin or through your phone on Outdoors GPS, OS Maps, View Ranger or Kommot. 

EVENT FACTSHEET

All the details you need!

Training Plans

not sure how to begin your training?

If you are new to Ultra Challenges, and unsure how or where to begin your training download our training guides that will help you on your way. From 10km, 25km, to 50km, whether you are walking or running, these plans will allow you to plan & prepare for event day.

Join us online

MEET FELLOW CHALLENGERS

The Ultra Challenge Facebook community is 70,000 strong – and growing – and is a great place to meet fellow challengers, hear how others have prepared & trained, organise transport, and even join meet-up walks as part of your preparation. The community has deep experience within it, it’s a very useful resource, it’s friendly, and would welcome you with open arms!

Visit our store

OFFICIAL EVENT MERCHANDISE

From high quality event branded tech t-shirts to jazzy leggings – we also have hoodies, hats, buffs & more to help you get kitted out for your challenge. 

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Over 200,000 adventurers have taken on an Ultra Challenge® so far, and the 16 unique events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which have also raised £55+ million for charities. Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support all the way so you can set a new goal, enjoy the British countryside, and Push Yourself Further! Whoever you are – If you’re up for a challenge, it has to be an Ultra Challenge!

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