Self Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race
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Self Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race & British 24 Hour Championships
The Self Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race takes place on 19-20 September at Tooting Bec Athletics Track in London and incorporates the British 24 Hour Championships for 2026. The event is organised by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in conjunction with Run and Become under UK Athletics rules and holds an IAU Bronze Label.
The race is a timed 24 hour event in which competitors complete as many laps of the track as possible. Entry is limited to 55 competitors and is restricted to runners with recent ultra race experience of at least 100K distance or 12 hour duration. If entries exceed the limit, the field is selected on past experience and potential and a waiting list is operated. Entry for 2026 opens on 4 February and payment is by credit card on acceptance. Entry fees are listed as £120 for unaffiliated runners and £118 for UKA affiliated club members.
Race support includes lap counters, sports physiotherapists, trackside refreshments, a Race Referee, Time Keeper and other officials. Facilities at Tooting Bec include space for tents and support stations, a large tent for kit bags and tables, chairs, trackside portaloos, indoor changing rooms and a heated physio treatment room. Trackside catering provides hot and cold drinks, snacks and a vegetarian evening meal as well as breakfast and post race lunch. Direction changes occur every four hours, and live results are available via an online leaderboard. Rules follow IAU and UKA guidance including no pacing and restrictions on headphones and phone use on inner lanes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
