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Kent Downs 50 Challenge
Ultra Challenge
Next edition: Saturday, 10 October 2026Kent Showground Detling Maidstone, England
Kent Downs 50 Challenge is a looped trail ultramarathon based at Kent Showground Detling Maidstone.
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Distance31.1 mi
AscentUnknown
Climb / kmUnknown
CutoffNo fixed limit
Cutoff paceNot applicable
TechnicalityUnknown
Entry£139
FormatLooped
Next edition
10 October 2026
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Other announced editions
2027Registration open
These facts belong to the 2027 edition only. Missing values have not been copied from another year.
- Distance
- 50 km
- Ascent
- Not verified
- Cutoff
- No fixed limit
- Entry
- £139
- Format
- continuous · single stage · looped
- Stage layout
- Not applicable
Successful source check: 4 Sept 2026Source confidence: highThe cited 2027 edition sources were reviewed on 4 September 2026 and support the recorded date, distance, cutoff state, format and lifecycle. Unresolved facts remain marked unknown rather than being inferred.
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Race For You difficulty
3.9/ 10
Moderate
Limited evidence confidence · 42% evidence coverage
This score is driven most by balanced overall demands. Difficulty V2's separate time-limit modifier adds 0.00 points here and is capped at 0.70; a broad limit cannot erase extreme intrinsic demand. This is independent of the public Cutoff Pressure V2 band.
Weather, conditions and individual preparation can change the real difficulty significantly.
How the score works Distance, weighted 30 percent3 out of 10
Climbing, weighted 25 percent5.5 out of 10
Technicality, weighted 15 percent5.5 out of 10
Accumulated burden, weighted 17 percent1.9 out of 10
Exposure & support, weighted 13 percent3.9 out of 10
Course analysis
What shapes this race
The course combines trail, mixed terrain.
trailmixed
Cutoff analysis
No fixed limit
The organiser explicitly publishes no fixed overall time limit. Continue to follow every event rule, checkpoint instruction and safety requirement.
Who this suits
First ultra?
There is not enough verified information to assess first-ultra suitability yet.
Navigation
fully marked
The route is described as marked, but runners should still read the final race instructions.
Exposure & kit
unknown kit
Night-running exposure has not been verified for this edition. Check the organiser’s latest schedule, route information and final kit rules.
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Prediction unavailable
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Practical detail
Support & logistics
StartKent Showground Detling Maidstone
FinishKent Showground Detling Maidstone
Support levelfully supported
Logistics are only shown where currently recorded. Confirm parking, transport, crew access and final aid-station plans with the organiser.
Latest verification
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Data PartialThe cited 2026 edition sources were reviewed on 4 September 2026 and support the recorded date, distance, cutoff state, format and lifecycle. Unresolved facts remain marked unknown rather than being inferred.
- Successful source check
- 4 Sept 2026
- Catalogue record updated
- 4 Sept 2026
- Official source
- Available
Still unverified: elevation.
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