North Downs 50 Challenge

2 walkers coming down a grassy hill with sunshine behind them

The North Downs is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the wonderful Surrey countryside offers a stunning setting for a testing challenge to walk, jog or run - a route with real variety and some fabulous views.

About the challenge:

The base-camp in Guildford is the hub for a looped 50 km route which takes in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside, which provides a stunning setting for 2,000 adventurers to test themselves.

Choose to walk, jog or run and select from the full challenge, half challenge, or a 10km route!

Date:  Saturday 26th July, 2025

Location:  Guilford Hub, Surrey

Registration fee:  Starting from £20

Fundraising pledge:  Starting from £100

Fundraising options:

Charity sponsorship

Pay a smaller registration fee & do lots of fundraising for Bliss - we cover your event place cost.

50km: Registration fee: £40 - Fundraising target: £375

25km: Registration fee: £30 - Fundraising target: £275

10km: Registration fee: £20 - Fundraising target: £100

Mixed fundraising

Or, pay a higher registration fee to cover part of the cost of your place, and fundraise to a slightly lower target.

50km: Registration fee: £75 - Fundraising target: £225

25km: Registration fee: £50 - Fundraising target: £150

10km: Registration fee: £22.50 - Fundraising target: £70

Join Team Bliss and you'll receive:

On the day facilities: You'll receive food and drink at rest stops throughout the event, access to medics, massage, pace walkers and camping options - plus a medal and glass of bubbly to celebrate at the finish line.

Support: You will receive pre-event support from our friendly events team as well as comprehensive support and training details from the event organiser, Ultra Challenges.

Community: You'll be invited to join an online group to connect with other Team Bliss challenge event fundraisers to share stories, training and fundraising tips.

A Bliss t-shirt: You'll get your own Bliss top to wear on the day.

Some important details:

Please note this event is organised by Ultra Challenge. Find out more on the Ultra Challenge website.

Any questions?

For answers to your questions, you can:

Read Ultra Challenge's frequently asked questions or contact the Ultra Challenge team directly at info@ultrachallenge.com.

Or you can contact the Bliss fundraising events team at events@bliss.org.uk.