Welcome to the fundraising campaign page for a brand new Pilgrims Hospices event – the Miner's Way Challenge!

Celebrating east Kent’s proud mining heritage, this exciting running festival offers four unique experiences: a multi-terrain half marathon, an endurance testing 20km, a fast 10km loop, and a fun family trail adventure.

🏃‍♀️ The Challenge - Half Marathon Training Run. A 13.1-mile multi-terrain route from Aylesham to Betteshanger, following the historic Miner's Way Trail.

🏃 The Loop The Loop – 20km x6 Lapped run. Take on our 20km closed-loop course on smooth, tarmacked roads. Perfect for those looking to push their distance on a fast, consistent track.

🏃‍♂️ The Circuit - 10km x3 Lapped run. A longer, lapped course ideal for setting a personal best, running with friends, or simply enjoying the park’s wide paths and stunning scenery.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The Explorer - Family Trail Run. The Explorer is all about fun, family, and adventure. This short, themed trail around Betteshanger Country Park is designed for children, families, and walkers to enjoy together.

Run in the footsteps of east Kent’s miners, celebrate a proud local legacy, and make every mile matter.

Every step you take helps Pilgrims Hospices continue providing free, compassionate care for people across east Kent living with incurable illness.