South west 50 Challenge
A challenge event you can take on at your pace. The South West Coast 50 Challenge invites you to walk, jog or run a distance of your choice, along a signed route, 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 for Combat Stress.
South West Coast 50 Challenge 2026
A fantastic ‘South West’ summer challenge, taking in the first Minehead section of the famous 630-mile Coastal Path, and a basecamp in the shadows of the impressive Dunster Castle. The 50km loop then heads over Exmoor with ups & downs and some magnificent views with over 1600 metres of climb.
You can take it on at your pace as a walk, jog, or run – and fundraise for your favourite charity! Sign up as an individual or as a team; you’ll get full support all the way, plenty of food & drink, optional camping & transfers, a special medal, T-shirt and celebration finish. With 25km & 10km options also available – there’s a challenge for everyone!
Push yourself further in 2026, take on an Ultra Challenge – the UK’s No.1 Series of treks & trail challenges.
Event information
When: 25 July 2026
Where: S W Coast Path & Exmoor
Distance: 50km Loop / 25km or 10km
Registration fee: Mix of registration fee options
Fundraising target: Mix of fundraising target options
(see event sign up page for more details)
Our support to you
Your support is vital to us and we want to ensure you get the very best experience whilst taking on this amazing challenge and raising funds for Combat Stress.
Whether its your first event or you are a seasoned pro, you are part of Team Combat Stress and we are here to support you every step of the way. We will provide you with:
- A digital fundraising pack full of ideas
- A wealth of fundraising resources including training plans
- Support from a dedicated challenges fundraising team
- Team e-newsletters with fundraising advice
- Cheering materials available for family and friends
- Access to the Team Combat Stress group on Facebook and Strava

