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Around the world in 80ks

Our first 50 mile endurance event

Challenge yourself to run 50 miles which is just over 80 kilometres

You will have a hard 15 hour cut off to complete 80 kilometres around the beautiful setting of Samphire Hoe in Dover.  Dover has been described as the gateway to the world as it has the UK's busiest international port. On this day you won't even need to leave Dover, our aid station will have international treats from around the world. We have tried to incorporate as many flags of the world on the medal as we can! Although we won't be travelling through time zones, we will be going from sunrise to past sunset so headlights and torches are a must.  If at any point you decide that the 80k is not going to happen or you don't make cut off we will have a selection of lucky dip medals for you to chose from and your completed laps will be recorded.


Course details

The course is mainly good quality concrete and gravel paths with a couple of small wooden bridges and a tunnel!  Plan A will be 4 x laps of our 6.55 mile route and then 7 laps 3.4 mile loops.  This as always at Samphire is subject to weather but we have back up routes so do not fear.   


This event is a 15 hour endurance event to run/walk or crawl 50 miles. Only complete laps within the 15 hours will count.



Key Information

Date :- Saturday 15th November 2025


Start :- 8.30am


Location :- Samphire Hoe, A20 Folkestone to Dover road, CT17 9FL (Map)


Entry :- £75

Course :- 4 x 6.55 mile loops 7 x 3.4 mile loops

(subject to weather)


Event :- 15 hour 50 Mile endurance event


Changes :- The cut off date for requests to change entries will be 6th of  November 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What do I get? 

You will receive,

1) A really special finishers medal, custom made and designed, not a generic one.  If you do not complete the distance your completed laps will be recorded and you can choose from one of our Lucky Dip medals.

2) A nice sized goody bag.

3) A well stocked base camp with plenty of nibbles and refreshments for during and post race replenishment.


Where do I park?

We have been allocated the parking area marked Runbelieveable parking.  If this area becomes full then please park in the overflow parking area as Samphire like to save the parking off map below base camp for the general public.


When do I get my race number?

You'll pick this up on race day morning from the race base camp.


Are there time limits? 

Yes, 15 hours to complete 50 miles. Unlike most of our other events, there will be no soft cut off. The event ends at 11.30pm.


How are laps counted?

Depending on numbers we will either manually count laps or we'll dish out lap counting cards.  Attach this to yourself with a safety pin or cable tie. At the end of each loop get this punched through by one of the hole puncher people. So basically at the end of each lap, get your card punched.


Do you have secure baggage facilities

No. But you're free to leave bags at the start/finish visitors centre. There will always be someone around but we can't guarantee their security, in the event of rain we can't guarantee things won't get wet.


Can I leave my own drinks/food at the Base camp?

Yes no problem at all, however we encourage you to leave these at your bag or car to save space at the aid station.


Trail shoes? Road Shoes?

I would say 99% road.  The paths are mainly concrete or stony paths with the only real exception being a couple of very short bridges that can get a little slippy in the rain.


Is the course closed to the public?

No.  Samphire Hoe is a public nature reserve so there are likely to be walkers, dog walkers and most likely fishermen along the seawall section so please be courteous to other visitors.  There are bins around the site so please either use these or bring any rubbish you may have back to base camp.


What on course facilities do you provide?

Water, squash, nibbles, starter, timekeeper and encouragement every lap! Base station will be well stocked for all runners.  


Are there any facilities at the start/finish area? 

There are toilets at the start/finish area open from 7am until finish.  Samphire also has a small cafe(usually open from around 10am), however we can't promise this will be open. 


Can I use an ipod or mp3 player on the course?

Yes. Though please be aware that you are running on public footpaths with the general public so make sure that you pay attention to cyclists, people, children on bikes, wildlife and so on.


Could a supporter meet me at Samphire?

Absolutely, its well worth a visit however be aware the parking is limited so they may have to park off site. Also bear in mind it is not possible to enter the site after 7pm.






























































































































































































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