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Home > News & events > Fundraising events > South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge 2025
A challenge event you can take on at your own pace. The South West Coast 50 Ultra 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.
Starting at basecamp in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle, the South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge will take you along a section of the stunning 630-mile Coastal Path.
The full 50km loop heads over Exmoor with some ups and downs. Take in the magnificent views with over 1,600m of climb. This is a challenge that will test spirit and determination but is totally achievable for participants with a wide range of abilities.
With 25km and 10km challenge options also available, there’s South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge for everyone – plus you can join as an individual or as a team of friends or family.
As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a hero’s welcome, a glass of fizz, an Ultra Challenge T-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
As we’re an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘full sponsorship for charity’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Option 1: Full sponsorship for charity
50km – £40 registration fee plus £375 sponsorship target 25km – £30 registration fee plus £275 sponsorship target 10km – £20 registration fee plus £100 sponsorship target
Option 2: Mixed funding for charity
50km – £75 registration fee plus £225 sponsorship target 25km – £50 registration fee plus £150 sponsorship target 10km – £22.50 registration fee plus £70 sponsorship target
Option 3: Self-funded charity fundraising
50km – £139 registration fee plus raise whatever you can 25km – £89 registration fee plus raise whatever you can 10km – £39 registration fee plus raise whatever you can
Register now for South West Coast Ultra Challenge 2025
This event is part of the Ultra Challenge series, organised by Action Challenge. Each year, 35,000 participants take on these hugely popular events. To date, they have helped raise over £7 million for good causes.
See what other exciting challenges they have on offer.
Head to the Ultra Challenge website to find out more and book now!
If this event doesn’t quite fit the bill, there are loads more to choose from. Have a browse of our other walk and trek events:
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