Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 16, 2027
100 mi
Centurion Autumn 100
379 days away
161 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 9 m / km
Fast & Flat. This course is relatively flat and fast. Ideal for PB attempts.
Time limit 28 hours
10:26 min/km average. Tight. Room to walk the climbs and stop at aid. Tighter than 82% of 100 mi races. Measured against 41 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Typical conditions, October
Daylight 10 h 43 m of light
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 161 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 28 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
About
A 100-mile out-and-back along the North Downs Way in southern England.
Highlights
- Well-organized UK 100
- Scenic English trails
- Autumn running
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