We are sad to report the loss of Sjef Koolen. Sjef was a painter from Nederweert-Eind in the Netherlands and an active member and volunteer in the OLAT club. He qualified first as a Continental Centurion in Sint Oedenrode in 1985, as Continental Centurion 152. In 1990, he completed the Hungarton-to-Leicester 100 miles in 23:02:28 […]
We regret to report the death of Frank “Frankie” Dolan in December 2025 at the age of 80.. Frankie lived in Carlisle but was a member of Lancashire Walking Club. He qualified as Centurion 656 in the 1979 Ewhurst 100 miles, completing the distance in 21:33:14. He went on to complete the 100 miles three […]
President’s Christmas Newsletter 2025 Wishing all Centurions, the Centurions committee members, race officials, family, friends and helpers, a Merry Christmas and a happy and hopefully prosperous New Year. Condolences I would like to offer my condolences to all families and friends of those Centurions who have sadly passed since my last newsletter. Please find below […]
We are sad to report that that Geoff Tranter has passed away. Geoff qualified as Centurion 507 in the 1973 Bristol race in 19:15:00 and completed a total of 12 100-mile walks in under 24 hours, competing for Royal Sutton Coldfield, Royal Sutton Birmingham and Birchfield Harriers. His best was the 1981 “Endeavour Motor Company” […]