Pilgrim Challenge
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Pilgrim Challenge
The Pilgrim Challenge is a two day, 66 mile ultra event along the North Downs Way. The route follows a celebrated section of the national trail once used by pilgrims to Canterbury and passes woodlands, rolling fields, historic villages, churches and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
The course is point to point, with day one taking participants from the Farnham area to Redhill and day two returning towards Farnham. The route is well marked and organisers provide GPX files, signage and a support crew with staffed aid stations. Overnight accommodation is included in the ticket in a local school hall and evening meals are provided. Minibus shuttles run between the event and a small set of local hotels and train stations, and parking is available at Sandy Farm Business Park for full event participants, though space is limited.
Safety provisions include a course manager and a fully qualified medical crew. The only compulsory kit listed is a fully charged mobile phone, a minimum 500 ml of water, a waterproof jacket and a head torch if a competitor may finish in the dark. Other equipment may be made compulsory depending on the weather. The event typically exposes participants to British winter trail conditions such as mud, snow and ice, and the terrain includes rolling hills and mixed surfaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
