{"id":67769,"date":"2025-05-13T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T10:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?post_type=fundraising_event&#038;p=67769"},"modified":"2026-05-19T15:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:29:40","slug":"north-downs-50-challenge","status":"publish","type":"fundraising_event","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/get-involved\/fundraise-for-sense\/events\/north-downs-50-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"North Downs 50 Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group  align-full  margin-bottom-4xl\">\t\t<div class=\"wrap\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Walk, jog or run it&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 August 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sense are a listed partner for this event. You can find us under the listed charities upon sign up.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The North Downs 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, with free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage. Get the \u2018Ultra Challenge\u2019 support &amp; hospitality all the way \u2013 helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special for Sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us in the North Downs with a fabulous challenge setting out from a Guildford basecamp. Take in some of the best of the Surrey hills, the North Downs Way, and the surrounding countryside. A route with real variety and some wonderful scenery &amp; views \u2013 and easily accessible from London \u2013 there\u2019s a North Downs 50 Challenge for everyone! It will test spirit &amp; determination but is totally achievable with good preparation and the Ultra Challenge support. With 50km, 25km and 10km challenge options available &#8211; there&#8217;s a challenge here for everyone \u2013 and you can join as an individual or as a team of friends \/ family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have to dig deep at times, you\u2019ll meet new friends along the way, and the journey will be unforgettable! As you cross the finish line, you\u2019ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why an Ultra Challenge?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Inclusive &amp; fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose your distance, including 10km, 25km and 50km options<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk, jog, or run \u2013 it\u2019s your challenge, your way!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A fully signed route, with a team of \u2018Trekmasters\u2019 out on the trail with you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regular covered rest stops, with free food &amp; drink, massages and medics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camping, transfer and parking options to make getting there &amp; away easy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you\u2019ll get for being part of Team Sense<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>An&nbsp;<strong>individual training plan&nbsp;<\/strong>from our partners at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fullpotential.co.uk\/\">Full Potential<\/a>, taking into consideration your&nbsp;<strong>daily schedule, commitments and fitness<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><strong>One-to-one support <\/strong><\/strong>from our training team, right up until race day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your own <strong><strong>Sense running vest<\/strong><\/strong> or <strong>technical t-shirt<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Expert&nbsp;tips, advice and materials<\/strong>&nbsp;to support both your fundraising and training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-hs-snippet \">\n\n\t\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your fundraising helps us reach more people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Together, we can reach disabled people with complex needs and their families at a time when they need it most. With the help of our amazing #TeamSense fundraisers, we can continue providing even more support:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>\u00a3135<\/strong> could pay for a family to make memories on a Sense Family Day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>\u00a3500<\/strong> could pay for a deafblind child to have a visit from a Sense specialist teacher, including an assessment and expert advice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li><strong>\u00a3725<\/strong> could provide tailored support for a family for a whole year!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"banner    is-style-primary-tint-10  banner--reverse  align-full\">\t\t<div class=\"banner__flex\">\n\t\t\t<figure class=\"banner__figure\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"446\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/megan-1.jpg\" class=\"banner__img\" alt=\"\" \/> \t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The difference you make!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">By taking part in an event for Sense you\u2019re helping to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">Every penny you raise helps create a world where disabled people are connected and included no matter what.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-default\">We could not achieve this without you. Thank you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-white\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/about-us\/our-impact\/\">Find out more about the difference you make<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Got questions?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our friendly team would be happy to help.&nbsp;Get in touch with the team by emailing <a href=\"mailto:eventsteam@sense.org.uk\">eventsteam@sense.org.uk<\/a> or call <strong>020 3833 0602<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Got questions?&nbsp; Our friendly team would be happy to help.&nbsp;Get in touch with the team by emailing eventsteam@sense.org.uk or call 020 3833 0602.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"template":"","fundraising_type":[176,173,1247,174],"class_list":["post-67769","fundraising_event","type-fundraising_event","status-publish","hentry","fundraising_type-extreme","fundraising_type-run","fundraising_type-trek","fundraising_type-walk"],"acf":{"geolocation":{"address":"Guildford, UK","lat":51.23622,"lng":-0.570409,"zoom":14,"place_id":"ChIJ31mWt6_EdUgRoajr-bKZZpQ","name":"Guildford","city":"Guildford","state":"England","country":"United Kingdom","country_short":"GB"},"display_address":"","short_location_description":"Guildford, Surrey"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fundraising_event\/67769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fundraising_event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/fundraising_event"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fundraising_event\/67769\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=67769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"fundraising_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/fundraising_type?post=67769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}