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. The route runs along the North Downs Way from Farnham in the Surrey Hills to Ashford in Kent. The advertised distance is 103 miles (167 km) with a total climb of 11,000 ft (3350 m). Runners must finish within a 30 hour time limit. The event is the 16th running of the race and is a Western States qualifier. The field is limited to 250 starters. Terrain is listed as 80% trail and 20% road. The race is held under a UK Athletics permit and medical support is provided.

Route, aid and logistics

The course passes through Puttenham, Guildford, Ranmore Common, Box Hill, Reigate Hill, Merstham, Oxted and reaches the 50 mile point at Knockholt Pound. Later sections include Wrotham, Holly Hill, the Medway Bridge and the villages of Detling, Hollingbourne, Harrietsham and Charing before the finish at the Julie Rose Stadium in Ashford. There are a minimum of 12 fully stocked aid stations with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options; hot drinks are available from Knockholt onwards and hot food is available at Knockholt, Detling and the finish. Drop bags are transported to named aid stations (Mile 50 Knockholt, Mile 82 Detling, Mile 100 Ashford) and must meet size limits. Pacers are permitted from the Otford crew point at Mile 54.5 and crews may use one vehicle at a time at designated locations. A qualifying 50 mile result within 15 hours is required to start. Entry fees are £220 (UKA affiliated) or £222 (unaffiliated). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 100M
103 mi
11000 m+
103 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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