North Downs Way 100
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North Downs Way 100
The North Downs Way 100 is a continuous 100 mile trail run along the North Downs Way on Saturday 8 August 2026. The course travels from Farnham in the Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent and finishes at the Julie Rose Stadium. The route includes a total climb of approximately 11,000 feet and must be completed in under 30 hours.
The route passes through Puttenham, Guildford, Ranmore Common and the steep ascent to the top of Box Hill. It continues via Reigate Hill, Merstham and Oxted to Knockholt Pound, which marks the 50 mile point at the outer edge of Greater London. After Wrotham and Holly Hill the course crosses the Medway Bridge. The final 25 miles run mainly on trails with brief visits to Detling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing before dropping down into Ashford.
The 2026 edition is the 16th annual running of the event and is listed as a Western States qualifier. The minimum age to enter is 20. Entries open on 6 September 2025 and close on 31 July 2026. Entry fees are shown as £222 with a UKA discounted fee of £220. Participants are offered the option to purchase XCover for potential refund protection. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
