North Downs Way 100
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Event overview
The North Downs Way 100® is an annual long-distance trail race organised by Centurion Running on 8 August 2026. The route follows the North Downs Way from Farnham in Surrey to Ashford in Kent and is listed as 103mi with 11,000ft of elevation. The event is a Western States qualifier and is held under a UK Athletics permit. The course surface is approximately 20% road and 80% trail. Cut-off for completion is 30 hours. The race headquarters is at Farnham Leisure Centre and the finish is at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford.
- 103mi
- 167KM
Entry, support and rules
Entries open 6 September 2025 and close 31 July 2026 or when full. Minimum age is 20. Entry fee is £220 for UKA affiliated runners and £222 for unaffiliated. To start, runners must have completed a minimum 50 mile race within 15 hours in the qualifying period specified by the organisers.
There are a minimum of 12 fully stocked aid stations offering hot drinks and hot food at specified later stations, plus provisions for dietary needs. Drop bag locations are at Knockholt Pound (mile 50), Detling (mile 82) and Ashford (mile 100); bags must fit specified size limits. Pacers are permitted from Mile 54.5 and crew access is restricted to listed points with one vehicle at a time. Mandatory kit and medical support are specified for safety, and additional cut-offs apply at checkpoints. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
