England's classic 103-mile point-to-point along the North Downs Way national trail
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The North Downs Way 100 is a 103-mile point-to-point race following England's ancient North Downs Way national trail from Farnham in Surrey to Ashford in Kent. Runners traverse rolling chalk hills, ancient woodland, and famous viewpoints including the iconic Box Hill before crossing the Medway Bridge and finishing on the track at the Julie Rose Stadium. With 11,000 feet of cumulative elevation across a mix of classic English countryside footpaths and occasional road sections, the NDW100 is widely regarded as one of Britain's best-organised 100-mile races — a genuine first-century option for experienced ultrarunners and a Western States 100 qualifier.
Some ultra experience recommended
Farnham, Surrey, United KingdomAugust 08, 2026
North Downs Way 100 is a point-to-point trail race in Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom, held on August 08, 2026. The course covers 167 km, climbs 3,638 m, and has a 30h cutoff.
Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window
Must have completed a minimum 50-mile race within 15 hours, between 1 January 2021 and race day. Unqualified runners may enter but will not be permitted to start without meeting the standard.
| Location | km | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Pacers | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start Start | 0.0 | 71 m | — | |||
Finish Finish | 167.0 | 35 m | 30h1:00 PM +1 |
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August afternoons can bring hot and humid conditions on the exposed chalk ridges — 2025 and 2024 both saw runners struggle in the afternoon heat.
English summer weather is unpredictable — expect anything from heatwaves to rain. A waterproof jacket is mandatory kit required to be carried throughout.
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