North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
We’re heading to the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from our Guilford basecamp through the surrounding countryside of the Surrey Hills and North Downs to go the extra mile for the 3 million people in the UK who are living with cancer.
About the event
Join Team Macmillan for the North Downs Ultra Challenge! Choose your distance: 50km, 25km, or 10km. You can walk, jog or run - it's your choice!
Take in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery.
As Macmillan are an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. Head to the Macmillan Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up.
How to enter the North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
All distance options have Charity, Mixed Funding or Own Place Fundraising for Charity options.
Charity fundraising
Mixed fundraising
Own place fundraising for charity
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Why should I join?
You’ll get full support and hospitality on the way, leaving you to focus on your challenge:
• Join as an individual or team
• Multiple distance options
• Camping packages available
• Take on the challenge at your own pace
• Fully supported and signed route event
• Food and drink provided
• Medical and welfare tents along the course
• Access to an exclusive Ultra Challenge event app
• Finisher’s medal, t-shirt, and glass of fizz - plus other goodies available!
How we'll support you
But most importantly...
We'll provide you with a reason to keep going because you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer.
Donations make up 98% of our annual income so we simply couldn't do what we do without you.
More about this event
For full information on this challenge, please visit the Macmillan Cancer Support Ultra page. You can also find the FAQs here or contact the Action Challenge event organisers directly.
Please make sure you have read our Terms and Conditions before signing up.
Event Accessibility
Each Action Challenge Ultra Series event covers different terrain and landscapes, including steep climbs and descents, stiles, and uneven pathways subject to weather effects.
If you have any queries about the route, or have any special requirements to consider that you wish to chat through further before registering, please do not hesitate to contact the Action Challenge Team who will be happy to discuss course suitability.
Ready to join?
By joining us you'll know that you're helping improve the lives of people living with cancer in the UK today.
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