The Pilgrim Challenge

The Pilgrim Challenge

Saturday, 7 February 2026 to Sunday, 8 February 2026

The Sands, Farnham, UK

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The Pilgrim Challenge from 7 to 8 February 2026 is a one day (33 mile) or two day (66 mile) ultra marathon over the legendary North Downs Way.

Follow in the footsteps of pilgrims travelling to Canterbury as you pass through stunning landscapes steeped in history. The race soaks up ancient countryside, picturesque villages and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

The North Downs National Trail has excellent markings in the form of signposts or post discs. It is recommended you familiarise yourself with the route before the start of the race and download the GPX file or OS Maps route onto your watch or phone.

Organiser

Extreme Energy XNRG

Distances/Events

One Day: ~ 33 miles
Two Day Event: ~ 66 miles (33 miles each day)

Location map

Day 1 of the event starts at Sandy Farm Business Park, Farnham. Refer to the event website for daily course information.

Please note: the map location may be approximate. Refer to the event website for start lines and course maps.

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This listing was last manually checked on 18 March 2025.

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