Join #TeamShootingStar at the North Downs 50 Challenge!
The North Downs provides a fabulous challenge from a Guildford basecamp, with a looped 10km, 25km and 50km routes available which take in some of the best of the Surrey Hills, the surrounding countryside and even our Guildford hospice, Christopher’s.
You can take it on at your own paces – a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for Shooting Star Children’s Hospices!
A route with some wonderful scenery & fabulous views out to the South, and easily accessible from London! Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food and drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T-Shirt and celebration finish.
How much does it cost to enter?
There are various registration and fundraising options depending on which distance and fundraising option you choose. As Shooting Star Children’s Hospices are an official partner you get a 25% discount on the ‘Full Sponsorship’ registration fee when you sign up to support us and join our team.
Full Charity Sponsorship
| Full Charity Sponsorship | Registration fee | Fundraising target |
| Full challenge ~ 50km | £ |
£375 |
| Half challenge ~ 25km | £ |
£275 |
| 10km challenge | £ |
£150 |
Mixed Funding
| Mixed Funding | Registration fee | Fundraising target |
| Full challenge ~ 50km | £75 | £225 |
| Half challenge ~ 25km | £50 | £150 |
| 10km challenge | £25 | £100 |
Own Place
| Own Place | Registration fee | Fundraising target |
| Full challenge ~ 50km | £139 | As much as possible |
| Half challenge ~ 25km | £89 | As much as possible |
| 10km challenge | £49 | As much as possible |
Why join #TeamShootingStar?
When you join #TeamShootingStar, you will receive:
- A free Shooting Star charity t-shirt or running vest
- Dedicated support from Shooting Star’s Challenge Events Team
- Regular #TeamShootingStar email updates to inspire your fundraising
But most importantly, you’ll run knowing you’re supporting families with a baby, child or young person with a life-limiting condition, or who have been bereaved, across west London and Surrey. You’ll run knowing you’re supporting families make every moment count.
It costs £12 million a year to run Shooting Star Children’s Hospices. Without the generosity of our event participants we would not be able to keep our services going.
Get in touch
If you have questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.
Email: events@shootingstar.org.uk
Phone: 020 8783 2000