South West Coast 50 Challenge

The stunning ‘South West’ challenge beginnings in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle base camp, while the start of the route commences at Minehead leading into the famous 630-mile Coastal Path. Pick and choose from either a 50k or 25 option also, plus a family-friendly 10K event–along with camping options & festival style hospitality at basecamp across the weekend. Your entry includes a range of free food & drink at regular rest stops, and support from medics, marshals, and massage teams. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

As we are an ‘Official Charity Partner’-sign up & commit to fundraising for us.

For full details of the event, and how to join, head to the Ultra Challenge website where you can also sign up online and then look forward to achieving something special in 2023.

https://www.ultrachallenge.com/sw-coast-50/

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