August 2, 2025
South West Coast 50 Challenge 2025
Walk, Jog, or Run the ‘South West’ path challenge for 2025, taking in the first 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 pick your distance. 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 – there’s a South West Coast Challenge for everyone.

- Dunster Castle
- August 2, 2025
- 020 7430 7788
- [email protected]
What to expect
By joining the South West Coast 50 Challenge team, you will receive the following support from us:
- Regular emails to provide top tips
- Your own Team Children with Cancer UK running vest
- A friendly team on hand to support you
- A Fundraising Pack containing lots of fundraising advice
If there are any other events you would like to take part in the Ultra Challenge series to support Children with Cancer UK, you can read about the events and sign up straight away here

Help to fund lifesaving research
Every step helps fund research into childhood cancers, creating better treatments and brighter futures.
Support for families
in crisis
Your run provides emotional and practical support support for families families facing the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.
Become a champion
for change
You’ll raise awareness and vital funds, helping to ensure no child faces cancer without hope for a brighter future.
Join with your own place
To find out more about the fundraising requirements and to join our team, please click on the button below. If you are having any issues or have any questions at all, please email us at [email protected] or phone us on 020 74307788.
Where your money goes
Every contribution is carefully allocated to fund critical research, provide essential resources to families, and drive greater awareness.
HOW WE USE
EVERY
£1
Fighting childhood cancer | |
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Research | 44p |
Supporting Families | 15p |
Raising Awareness | 21p |
Funds to support our cause | |
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Fundraising | 20p |
Cancer diagnoses
Every day, around 10 children and young people in the UK are diagnosed with cancer.
New treatments
8 out of 10 young cancer patients can now receive successful treatment, thanks to the specialist research we help fund.
Safer therapies
We are committed to developing safer and more effective childhood cancer treatments with fewer toxic side effects.
Funding research
We invest in crucial childhood cancer research that would otherwise go unfunded.