Kent Downs 50 Ultra Challenge

Take on the Kent Downs Challenge for Rainbow Trust

Step into the stunning countryside of the Garden of England and push yourself further for families caring for a seriously ill child. Join Team Rainbow Trust for the Kent Downs Challenge 2026 and choose your distance — 10km, 25km or 50km — walking, jogging or running at your own pace.

Starting from the Kent Showground near Maidstone, this unforgettable challenge takes you through the beautiful Kent Downs, picturesque villages, riverside trails and the grounds surrounding iconic Leeds Castle. With full support, rest stops, food, medals and an incredible finish-line atmosphere, this is a challenge to remember.

Whether you’re taking on your first charity walk or aiming for an endurance milestone, every mile you complete will help Rainbow Trust support families facing serious childhood illness.

About the event

What is the Kent Downs Challenge?

The Kent Downs Challenge is part of the Ultra Challenge series — the UK’s leading charity endurance events. Participants can choose from:

• 50km Challenge
• 25km Challenge
• 10km Challenge

You can walk, jog or run the route at your own pace, either solo or as part of a team. The fully supported experience includes:

• Signed routes and GPS tracking
• Covered rest stops
• Free food and drinks
• Medics, massage teams and support crews
• Finishers medal, T-shirt and celebration meal

Why support Rainbow Trust?

Helping families through the toughest times

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity supports families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness. Our expert Family Support Workers provide emotional and practical support tailored to each family’s needs.

Fundraising from the Kent Downs Challenge could help families:

• Get to vital hospital appointments
• Receive support at home
• Help brothers and sisters cope emotionally
• Access practical and emotional support during difficult times

Because no family should face serious childhood illness alone.

Join Team Rainbow Trust

When you sign up with Rainbow Trust, you’ll receive:

• Dedicated fundraising support
• Fundraising ideas and resources
• A Rainbow Trust T-shirt
• Motivation and encouragement from our events team

We’ll support you every step of the way.