Walking rules
The Centurions 1911 100 miles is a walking event and no running or jogging is permitted. Race walking, power walking, hiking or normal strolling are all acceptable. The use of poles or other artificial aids is prohibited.
Judges are positioned around the course to monitor technique. If a judge believes that a walker is not attempting to walk, they will issue a caution by showing a yellow paddle or may issue a formal penalty card. A walker who received three penalty cards will be disqualified.
Venue & Course
The 2027 event will be held at Holme Pierrepont on the 5km perimeter road around the serene regatta lake within the 270 acres of country park. This is flat and paved.
Holme Pierrepont also has a range of family-friendly adventure activities such as water sports, archery and mini-golf. More info (external link).
Event timings
The 100 mile event typically starts at 12:00 midday on Saturday, with a 24 hour time limit. This is to be confirmed for the 2027 event.
Entry fee
The entry fee for 2027 is £85.00
Event rules
- Walking
Stride 24 is a walking only event – no running is allowed.
- Pacing
De facto participants may walk together but pacing from any non-participant, or from any participant whose sole intention is to pace another, is prohibited and could result in disqualification.
- Clothing
Walkers must wear shorts or other clothing which allows the knee to be fully visible. At the referee’s discretion, leggings or tights may be permitted during nighttime.
What if I don’t reach 100 miles
Any distance completed within the 24 hour time limit should be celebrated.
The event is on a lapped course, so you can always return to the race headquarters and you can be picked up if you are unable to walk back yourself.
How to train for 100 miles
Event history
The first person recorded as having walked 100 miles within 24 hours was J.E. Fowler Dixon. In 1908 he completed 100 miles in 20:36:08 at Lille Bridge, London.
Successive races held the following years led to the formation of the Centurions on 11 May 1911. Each individual who has successfully walked 100 miles within 24 hours in Great Britain qualifies as a Centurion, with a unique number. Fowler Dixon was given Centurion number 1 (typically written as C1).
Since then 1218 men and women (1137 & 81 respectively) have qualified.