London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge

Walk, jog, or run this original capital-to-coast route.

Walk, jog, or run this classic capital-to-coast route. From the Thames, over the North Downs, and through the Surrey and Sussex countryside to halfway at Turners Hill. The full 100km route heads over the South Downs before the welcome sight of the Brighton coastline comes into view. You’ll receive full support, food, and drinks throughout!

Date: 25 - 26 May 2024
Distance: 100km, 75km, 50km, 25km, and 10km options
Registration fee: £10 - £198*
Fundraising target: £0 - £575*

*depending on sponsorship package chosen

As Refuge is an official partner of this event, you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us. Remember to select Refuge as your chosen charity and head to the Ultra Challenge page to find out full details of prices and to sign up.

Not quite what you’re looking for? Check out the Ultra Challenge website for their full selection of 16 iconic challenges.

What you’ll get from being part of Team Refuge:

  • Friendly fundraising support from our Refuge Events team.
  • A Refuge T-shirt *
  • A signed route and marshalled support on the day.
  • Snacks, drinks, and medics every 12.5km and main meals every 25km.
  • A special medal, finisher’s T-shirt, and BBQ at the finish line!

*To ensure as much money as possible goes to our services, we will send you your t-shirt once you’ve raised £30.

Why choose Refuge?

1 in 4 women will experience domestic abuse in her lifetime.

On average, 2 women each week will be murdered by their current or former partner in England and Wales.

Refuge provides a range of life saving services to help rebuild the lives of women and their children, free from fear and violence. We make sure the experiences of survivors are at the heart of our work and help amplify their voices. Our specialist staff understand the diverse and complex needs of those experiencing abuse and we are experts in the dynamics of domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

Domestic abuse and violence against women and girls will only end when we create gender equality. Refuge is a feminist organisation striving for inclusivity and equality and our feminism is intersectional. Every day we work extensively and closely with survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring their diverse and varied experiences and needs are central to everything we do. We are committed to a world where domestic abuse and violence against women and girls is not tolerated, and where women and children can live safely.

Join Team Refuge today to make this a reality.