About the Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge 2026

From the base camp at Windsor Racecourse, you'll head out on looped routes through the Great Park. Enjoy fantastic views of Windsor Castle, on to Runnymede, along the Thames Path, and take in some wonderful countryside.

Whether you do the 50k, 25k or 10k, you’ll get full support all the way, including a celebration finish at base camp, and a BBQ meal.

All levels of experience are welcome. You can walk, run or jog.

How much does it cost to sign up to the Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge?

There are 3 ways to sign up for the Windsor 50 Ultra Challenge.

Option 1 - fundraise for Mind, and we'll cover the cost of your place

As Mind are an official partner, you get a 50% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee.

This means you pay a small registration fee, do lots of fundraising, and we cover the cost of your event place:

If you do 50k - your registration fee will be £20 and you'll fundraise £375
If you do 25k - your registration fee will be £15 and you'll fundraise £275
If you do 10k - your registration fee will be £10 and you'll fundraise £100

Option 2 - do some fundraising, and cover some costs yourself

Or, you can pay for half of the registration fee yourself. We'll pay for the other half, and you'll need to do a bit of fundraising.

If you do 50k - your registration fee will be £75 and you'll fundraise £225
If you do 25k - your registration fee will be £50 and you'll fundraise £150
If you do 10k - your registration fee will be £22.50 and you'll fundraise £70

Option 3 - you cover all the costs yourself

In this option, you pay the full cost of the event place. And you can fundraise however much you'd like.

If you do 50k - your registration fee is £139
If you do 25k - your registration fee is £89
If you do 10k - your registration fee is £39

New Year Sale – Until 28/02/2026 you can get a further 50% of the above prices on Full Charity Sponsorship places (Option 1), meaning a massive 75% off when you use code HELLO2026 Make sure to act fast! Excludes 10km or 10 mile distances.

"The positive influence hiking in nature has had on my mental wellbeing is the reason why I’ve chosen to raise money for Mind."

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What support will I get?

Your entry to the event includes:

Free food and drink
Support from medics and marshals
Massage teams
A glass of fizz, t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement

During the event, you'll get:

A fully signposted route
Rest stops every 12.5km
Shuttle and transfer services (bookable on the Ultra Challenge website)

Mind offers all our fundraisers a fantastic support package, including:

Loads of training and fundraising advice, with regular email updates
A Mind running vest
A dedicated event coordinator, who'll give you information and support in the run-up to your event

This is an Ultra Challenge event, run by Action Challenge. To learn more about the event, go to the Ultra Challenge website.