Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom · Saturday, October 16, 2027

100 mi

Centurion Autumn 100

343 days away
161 km Distance
1,500 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
51.5222° N, 1.1255° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

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. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Tighter than 85% of 100 mi races. Measured against 46 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →
Field size ~175 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 15°C
Night low 7°C
Rainfall Mostly dry
Daylight 10 h 43 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 112 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

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⛰️ terrain

This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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🥤 nutrition

For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 161 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

  • Trail Running Shoes161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
  • Race NutritionPast 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
  • Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
  • HeadlampsA 28 h limit puts you out there after dark.
  • AccessoriesChafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
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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

Course Notes

4 x 25 mile out and back spurs (20% road, 80% trail).

Similar races

Other 100 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.