North Downs Way 100
Farnham, United Kingdom • 8 Aug 2026
Event overview
The North Downs Way 100® is a continuous trail race held on 8 August 2026 along the North Downs Way. The route runs east from Farnham in the Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent, finishing at the Julie Rose Stadium. The course distance is 103 miles (167 km) with a total climb of 11,000 ft (3,350 m). Runners must finish within a 30 hour limit. The route is approximately 80% trail and 20% road and includes permanent national trail markers, reflective tape, Centurion arrows and some chalk paint at major junctions.
Logistics and requirements
Entries open 6 September 2025 and close 31 July 2026 or when places are filled. Entry fees are £220 for UKA affiliated runners and £222 for unaffiliated. The published field size is 250 starters and there are a minimum of 12 stocked aid stations on course. The event requires a qualifying 50 mile finish within 15 hours between 1 January 2021 and race day to be eligible to start. Drop bags, pacers (from Mile 54.5) and a single crew vehicle on course are permitted under event rules. Mandatory kit must be carried at all times and includes a charged mobile phone, water capacity of at least 1 litre, survival blanket, waterproof jacket, whistle, headtorch and backup light (minimum 100 lumens from Knockholt Pound), long sleeved emergency layer and a cup. Medical cover and static medical points are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.