Expected December 2027
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A 50 km trail ultra along the North Downs Way from Detling to Wye with about 1,000 m of ascent, three checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. The route passes Boxley Warren, Thurnham Castle, Lenham Cross and the Wye Downs.
Boxley Warren
Thurnham Castle
Lenham Cross
Wye Downs
Wye Crown
Devil's Kneading Trough
Start / Finish
Kent Country Showground, Detling
Wye Village Hall, Wye, Kent
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Route
Getting There
What to bring
Fully charged mobile phone
Minimum 1 L water capacity
Waterproof jacket (10,000 mm plus sealed seams)
Survival blanket
Primary headtorch (minimum 75 lumens)
Red rear flashing LED light
Long-sleeved base layer
Warm hat and gloves
Reusable cup
What you get
Finisher medal
Live GPS tracking
Podium awards
Optional shuttle from Wye to Detling (fee, pre-booking, limited to 100)
On-course medical support
On the day
Toilets
Changing facilities
Food vendors
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The route is point-to-point along the North Downs Way, starting at Kent Country Showground in Detling and finishing at Wye Village Hall in Wye, Kent.
The race is run under a Trail Running Association permit and follows England Athletics rules.
In case of extreme weather, the Race Director may modify the course, delay the start, suspend the race, or postpone the event. Decisions will be communicated via email, social media, and at race registration.
Entry fee
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Expected December 2027
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