Date: 2 August 2025
Location: Somerset/Exmoor
Take on the South West Coast 50 challenge for 2025 – first taking in the Minehead section of the stunning & famous 630 mile Coastal Path, and with an extensive ‘basecamp’ in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. You can to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice. The full 50 km loop heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb. You’ll get full support all the way to the finish, and with three 25 km options also, plus a family friendly Dunster 10km event – along with camping options & festival style hospitality at basecamp across the weekend – there’s a South West Coast Challenge for everyone!
With free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massage, get the ‘Ultra Challenge’ support & hospitality all the way – helping you to push yourself further and achieve something really special Battersea. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a big welcome from the cheer squad, a glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.
As Battersea are an official partner on this event, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when signing up to support us.
Please remember to select Battersea Dogs & Cats Home as your chosen charity when registering.
Please note, there is a cost to Battersea when you sign up. We therefore ask that you commit to raising the fundraising target to ensure that as much of your sponsorship can go to helping our dogs and cats as possible.
WHAT YOU’LL GET:
- Sign up from £10
- Free Battersea Tech Top
- Inclusive & fun event with a great atmosphere and camaraderie
- Choose your distance, including 25km, 50km, 100km PLUS a Henley 10 km option
- Walk, jog, or run – it’s your challenge, your way!
- A fully signed route, with a team of ‘Trekmasters’ out on the trail with you
- Regular covered rest stops, with free food & drink, massages and medics
- An epic finish line moment, with a glass of fizz, medal and t-shirt
- Camping and transfer options to make getting there & away easy
- Full fundraising support, and a choice of fundraising options
Visit the Challenge website for more information.
Get in touch
If you have any questions please contact our Events team on 020 7627 7893 or email events@battersea.org.uk.