Pilgrim Challenge 2026

Run, jog or walk your way across the impressive North Downs Way - firmly established as one of our most popular events.

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. As with all of our events, everything is taken care of at the Pilgrim Challenge so you can focus on the experience! Overnight accommodation, evening meals, showers, breakfast, food and drink at checkpoints, free parking, and even inspiring guest speakers in the evenings are all included. There is also an option to provide your own accommodation and food - stay in a local hotel and we will shuttle you there and back.

There's a 10% discount available for all serving military or emergency services staff. To book with your discount, please email us: [email protected].

Entry Options

Full 2 day package - including accommodation and food
Day 1 Only (1st Feb)
Full - no accommodation or food
Day 2 Only (8th Feb)

Refunds/Transfers/Instalments

Refunds

Refund Policy
The XNRG refund policy is that we will give you 70% refund of your entry fee up to 1 month before the start date of the event. After this time we are sorry there will be no refunds or transfers to future events. Refunds will be to your booking credit card.


Please see http://www.xnrg.co.uk/events/faqs.aspx for more details on refunds and transfers.


Transfers

  • You may exchange your entry for a Credit FREE of cost until 07/01/2026.
  • You will have 12 months (from the date of the event) to spend your credit. You may also use your credit to enter someone else.
  • Click here for more info on Transfers.

Refunds

  • You may Refund yourself the entry cost less 30% until 07/01/2026.
  • Click here for more info on Refunds.

You can manage your entries in the section of your Racer Dashboard.


Instalment Plan

  • You may pay in equal instalments up to a either a maximum set by the organizer or monthly up to one month before the event, whichever is less.
  • There is an additional fee of 1% + £0.50 (inc VAT) for each instalment.
  • You are responsible for ensuring payments are made, missing payments may mean removal from the event and loss of any monies paid to date.
  • For more information on instalment plans see here.

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