Results & Live Tracking — Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge® 2026
On Saturday 10 October 2026, up to 2,000 adventurers take on the Kent Downs.
Live tracking and results on LiveTrail.
Results & Live → 🌐 Official Site →The Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge® is the end-of-season event of the Ultra Challenge® series, set in the “Garden of England”. It takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026 from a basecamp at Kent Showground, near Maidstone.
The main 50 km is a loop around the Kent Downs with about 1,000 metres of ascent. A 25 km and a 10 km option are also available, and participants can walk, jog or run. Up to 2,000 people take part.
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Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2026 results
Live tracking of the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge® 2026 and the results are available on LiveTrail.
Race options: 50 km, 25 km and 10 km
The 50 km route around the Kent Downs
The 50 km loop heads anticlockwise around the Kent Downs. It starts on the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, passes picturesque Aylesford and follows the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway.
The route then takes the Len Valley Walk to Leeds Castle and returns along the North Downs Way to the showground finish line.
Getting there and parking
Kent Showground is the basecamp, with parking on site. Shuttles run from Maidstone Station to the start, and the event is accessible by car or train.
Key facts about the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2026
| Item | Info | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 50 km ULTRA | About 1,000 m of ascent | ITRA-certified, UTMB Index race |
| Ultra Trailblazerz 7:30AM | Faster competitive runners | Time goal sub-6h (men), sub-6h30 (women) |
| Ultra March WALK | Walkers | 50 km in under 12 hours |
| 25 km HALF | Half challenge | Start and finish at Kent Showground |
| 10 km 10K | Maidstone 10k | Start and finish at Kent Showground |
Frequently asked questions about the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2026
When is the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge 2026?
The Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge® takes place on Saturday 10 October 2026, from a basecamp at Kent Showground near Maidstone.
Where can I follow the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge live and find the results?
Live tracking and results are available on LiveTrail. You can also find all our race results in the athletics section.
What distances can I choose?
Participants can choose the 50 km challenge (about 1,000 metres of ascent), the 25 km half challenge or the 10 km challenge, and can walk, jog or run.
What time does the race start?
The Ultra Trailblazerz category, for faster competitive runners, starts at 7:30am. Participants receive their start time from the organiser before the event.
Where do the Kent Downs 50 start and finish?
Both the start and the finish are at Kent Showground, Maidstone. The 50 km is a loop that runs anticlockwise around the Kent Downs.
What is the route of the 50 km?
The loop follows the North Downs Way to Blue Bell Hill, passes Aylesford and follows the River Medway to Mote Park at halfway. It then takes the Len Valley Walk to Leeds Castle and returns along the North Downs Way to the showground.
How do I get to Kent Showground?
There is parking at Kent Showground, which is the basecamp, and shuttles run from Maidstone Station to the start.
Is the Kent Downs 50 an ITRA race?
Yes. The Ultra Challenge® 50 km events are fully ITRA-certified and officially recognised as UTMB Index races.
Who organises the Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge?
The event is organised by Ultra Challenge, with up to 2,000 participants taking part.