Centurion Running

🎙New podcast - SDW50KM

The final of our pre-race interviews in the lead up to the 2026 South Downs Way 100 & 50km.

Hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Nicole Funnell. Third at the SDW100 last year in 16:58. The fourth fastest all time performance.
Later that summer, Nicole went on to finish fourth at Lakeland 50. In April, Nicole finished second at the British 100km Champs representing England.

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UK and international runners will go head-to-head this weekend at the 2026 South Downs Way 50km, with a stacked men's field set to race across the iconic South Downs trails.

As part of the Series, where the South Downs Way 50km serves as the Short Distance event, athletes from across Europe and beyond will line up alongside some of the UK's strongest trail and road runners in what promises to be an exciting day of racing.

Men's Top Contenders:
⭐ Antonio Martínez Pérez
⭐ Francisco Anguita Bayo
⭐ Riccardo Borgialli
⭐ Peter Le Grice
⭐ Thomas Almond

Other top contenders include, Tomohiro Machida, Paul Navesey, Stuart Haw, William Bielby and Marcus Etheridge.

Who's your pick for the win?

👉 Read the full men's preview on the news section on our website at the link in the comments.

The 2026 South Downs Way 50km is fast approaching, and another exciting women's field is preparing to take on the race.

As part of the Series, with the South Downs Way 50km serving as the Short Distance event, this year's race has attracted a talented mix of domestic and international athletes, setting the stage for a thrilling contest across the rolling trails of the South Downs.

Women's Top Contenders:
⭐ Núria Gil Clapera
⭐ Vanessa Cabo Machado
⭐ Rebecca Bunting
⭐ Nicole Funnell
⭐ Karla Borland

Other top contenders include, Natalie Bunce, Ally Whitlock, Sophie Howard, Laura Watts and Jo Payze.

Who's your pick for the win?

👉 Read the full women's preview on the news section on our website at the link in the comments.

🎙Weekly podcast🎙

In this episode, our RD James Elson updates on all things Centurion, including the coverage we will be sharing over the coming week in the lead up to the South Downs Way 50km and 100 mile over 13-14 June.

The main part of this episode is a race review of the Comrades Marathon. Perhaps the most special race on earth. What it's like to take part and a potted history of the race.

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The wait is nearly over. The 2026 South Downs Way 100 is ready to take centre stage.

As part of the Series and this year's British Trail Running Championships (Ultra Distance), the iconic 100 miler has assembled a stacked field of talent.
With so much quality throughout the field, spectators can look forward to an exciting contest as the battle for the title unfolds across the rolling hills of the South Downs Way.

Men's Top Contenders:
⭐️Hugh Tibbs
⭐️Simon Withers
⭐️Henry Hart
⭐️Joseph Turner
⭐️Matt Hammerton

Other top contenders include, David Green, Barney Plummer, Dan Weller, Tim Bradley and Alistair Courtney.

Last year, Mark Darbyshire shattered the old course record of Mark Perkins and came home in 13:42 to set a new bar.
Will we see that level raised again?

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🎙New podcast- SDW100

Co-hosts Julia Davis and Robbie Britton welcome Hugh Tibbs to the pod.

Hugh has finished second here in both of the last two editions, posting a 14:13 in 2025. Won the Arc of Attrition in January in a just off course record time before finishing fourth at the ACP/ British 100km Champs in 6:37.
In October he set a new 100 mile trail record on British soil of 13:03 at the Autumn 100. And he is our North Downs Way 50 course record holder.

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The 2026 South Downs Way 100 is almost here!
As part of the World Trail Majors series and hosting this year's British Trail Running Championships (Ultra Distance), we're thrilled to welcome another exceptional field of athletes to the South Downs Way.

With some of the strongest talent from the UK and around the world set to toe the line, the stage is set for an unforgettable race across the English countryside.

Women's Top Contenders:
⭐ Maryline Nakache
⭐ Sarah Webster
⭐ Robyn Cassidy
⭐ Nicole Bitter
⭐ Imo Boddy

Other top contenders include Laura Nevill, Michelle White, Sophie Clarke, Caroline Haig and Emily Harrison, making this a women's race packed with depth and talent.

Who's your pick for the podium?

👉 Full preview link in the comments section.

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🎙New podcast - SDW100

As part of our Pre-Race interview series for the upcoming South Downs Way 100, Centurion coaches Julia Davis and Robbie Britton chat to Robyn Cassidy.

Fourth at TransGranCanaria in March, this is the second stop on the World Trail Majors circuit for Robyn.
She was the 2024 Lakeland 100 Champion, following on from a landmark win at the 2023 Dragons Back Race.

The Montane athlete has also secured second at other prestigious events like Arc of Attrition, Winter Spine Race (Full) and UTS100km - all in the last 3 years.

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