Testimonials

We have been lucky enough to receive a lot of incredibly positive feedback from our events. We work tirelessly to ensure that no stone is left unturned in assisting runners to get to the finish line in as safe and enjoyable manner as possible. Ultimately it is in huge part, the volunteers who make these experiences what they are.

Below some of the feedback we've received for a few of the events in 2025:

AUTUMN 100 2025

- Now that the dust has settled on this year’s Autumn 100 I wanted to drop a line to say how much I appreciated the slick operation you ran. The first thing that sticks out in my mind is every time I got back to Goring my drop bag was lined up at the edge of the stage waiting for me so the volunteers were obviously watching the tracker and organising the next 5-10 minutes worth of runners kit. My ‘A’ goal for this year was to sub-24 a hundred miler. I was on for it at SDW100, but my quads and I went separate ways somewhere up a hill about the 85 mile mark.  So I knew I would be close at A100 and not having to spend 60s waiting for the drop back x3 all contributed to helping me achieve my best. As ever the attitude of the volunteers was first class. They were a knowledgable bunch from the ones I spoke with and most had run the course before, that was handy for someone who lives 360 miles away when recces were not possible. Through the night in particular you are always conscious that the welcome into every aid station is 20% welcome: 80% welfare check - is the running lucid and responding appropriately.  I’m glad to say I didn’t have any wobbles on this course (though I confess to giving myself a stern talking to on the way up to the summit of Chain Hill) but I did see a few folks being ushered into camp chairs an plied with food/drink/warm layers and whilst you would never wish anyone to need it it’s great to know that support is there. I did get kit checked twice but I have never been kit checked on any of my previous ultras with any organisation so I guess it was my turn!! Even they were slick though and if the two together cost me as much as 4 minutes I would be surprised. I got my goal in the end with about 17 minutes to spare.   I was overtaken by quite a few folks in the last couple of kilometres but I couldn’t have cared less. I had reached the point where I knew I could walk it and still get my time and I had the biggest grin on my face for all those metres (though it probably looked like a grimace).  Knowing I had what I had come for I could shout encouragement to all those runners passing me and wish them well over the closing yards with genuine happiness for them at their success. Getting over the line and being handed my buckle with the words “here’s your sub-24 buckle, well done!” caught me entirely off guard and for someone who only really cries at disney movies (my kryptonite) I felt a huge surge of emotion and just about managed to croak “thanks very much…” before walking off in what was probably a rather underwhelming response. But it was too much for me in the moment.  I know some people will breeze that but it’s been years in the making for me. I think that this is what keeps me coming back to ultras. The levels of resilience and determination that you need to find within yourself make the challenge so rewarding. And as disappointed as I was with missing sub-24 at SDW100 it made achieving it at A100 all the sweeter.

- Not sure where to start with this weekends race... My first Centurion event and the whole thing was just so well organised and the volunteers... Wow, talk about being taken care of, thank so much to everyone involved.. you helped me achieve a rather emotional finish in under 24 hours, my lip started to go when recieving my buckle and hugging my mate who paced me was all I could do to stop from blubbering. what a weekend. Thank you guys, what a special bunch

- Just got home after dnf’ing at 50 miles with a calf injury. Thank you so much to the volunteers at goring who supported me to try and get back out and then also supported me when I realised I couldn’t walk on it. You are amazing! I’m gutted but I know it’s was the was the right, and sensible choice to make. One day I’ll be back to get that finishers medal! Huge good luck to everyone still out there, and to everyone who has already finished!! You are incredible.

- Well that's a weight off my shoulders - didn't go to plan and had to fall back to planb after major stomach troubles. But dragged (bullied) back home by my professionally trained pacer. Many thanks for the shout out! But seriously that was cool, so many runners out on the course recognised me and kept wishing me luck, but also kept telling me I *was* going to finish. Also had a great chat with the 12x finisher who spotted me and ran to  join up for a chat during on of my "suffer" patches coming back on leg 2. Obviously the marshalling and support was absolutely amazing - so much positive energy and encouragement from everyone. Bit of tough love at east isley where I was basically told to not be shit. again. Highlights were definitely those little oases of life at easy isley and chain hill. But must apologise to the reading checkpoint where I was thoroughly miserable and just didn't want to have a chat with Graham who was as positive always.

- Thanks to the awesome volunteers, each and every one of you was a star! Excellent event, loved the first 3 legs, left Goring before 3am, then three miles later an old back injury flared up. Tried to get through it but just made it back to Pangbourne before having to call it 5 miles from the end. Still, great weekend in the most, a distance PB, and some memories made. Mostly good.

- Thank you to all the organisers and the volunteers for a fantastic Autumn 100 event over the weekend. I didn’t make it back to Goring but covered 95 miles on foot. The way back from Reading aid station to Pangbourne 2 proved to be tough for me as I did my back in and was unable to run. If this hadn’t happened I had it in me that I would finish. My lumbar spine was very uncomfortable. I have osteoporosis in that part of the spine and it worried me that I’d made it worse. Walking was quite painful and I had to stop often to stretch my back. I also started to develop ultrarunner lean which I’d come across in others but never experienced it myself before and that made it uncomfortable, too. Despite a DNF I enjoyed the event. I even got a pb in the 50 mile part of the race! I had the pleasure to have great company while sharing the trails and had lovely conversations along the way. Each time I arrived at an aid station I was welcomed in the best possible way with smiles, hugs, cheers, and tlc. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you also to the course sweeper, Tom, for his kindness and patience. What a great event this is. Each leg is alluring in different ways. I have come back with great memories. Well done to everyone who took part and many congratulations to those who completed the race.

- If at first you don’t succeed…. Try 3 more times and then you’ll nail it. Fourth time of trying and I FINALLY cracked the 100 mile distance. Big thank you to all the amazing volunteers. Especially the lovely people at East Isley (where I DNFd last time) who kicked me out of the aid station and back to goring to complete leg 3. Graham Baker thank you for dealing with me when I was such a hot mess - it was fabulous to see you at Reading and I’m sorry I stole all the ginger nuts, it was the only thing I could eat! Going to take a while for this one to sink in I think.

- I just wanted to say a big thank you to the amazing volunteers at the Swyncombe aid station who through a combination of good common sense and brute force managed to fix my trekking poles. It's not an exaggeration to say yoy saved my rsce. THANK YOU!

- I want to express my sincere thanks to you all for the fantastic event you put on at the weekend. From start to finish the people I met, both volunteers and staff, could not have been nicer. Everyone couldn't do enough. The two ladies who were running back drop and retrieve when I was there (one was Helen and I didn't catch the other's name) were just amazing. Helen definitely helped get me on my way after leg 3 when I really wanted to drop. From the team at Chain Hill who gave me precisely two minutes in a chair to the chap at Reading who gave me a pep talk and some confidence for the last push: everyone was amazing.It's a real privilege to be involved in these races as an entrant and I cannot see how they can be better. I even had an extra bonus mile when I ignored a very clear sign at about mile 70... in my defence I was quite tired... Finally, if possible, please pass my thanks to all the volunteers for their work to make the day such a terrific thing and all of whom (literally all) were amazing and kind and helpful. I now have my 100 mile finisher's buckle after two previous failed attempts at the distance on the Thames Path. It may be some time before I have another go but I will be back to race with you again for the shorter ones: I think my family and my knees will be grateful for that! Thank-you all. It was amazing.

CHILTERN WONDERLAND 50 2025

- Thank you so much for once again putting on such a fabulous event. Organising an Ultra can’t be an easy task and yet, you make the whole event run so smoothly. As runner I have always felt in such safe hands and well looked after. Big shout out to the team and all the volunteers, thank you to the dancing encouragement at Blue Tin were so positive and inspiring. 

- Having moved from more ‘commercial’ halfs and marathons, I, personally, feel a lot more comfortable in the Centurion Community. The camaraderie between runners on the course and from both sides of the table is tangible in words and gestures.  I hope you will keep up this wonderful work and I look forward to seeing you again in November.

- Just a quickie to say a massive thank you for Saturday! As usual the service from Centurion was impeccable from start to finish and makes running these long distance just that little bit easier. The volunteers, as ever, were the stars of the show and I can’t thank them enough for their help throughout the entire day and evening, treating those of us towards the back of the race with the same positivity, care and compassion as I’m sure those at the front received! Also a note of thanks to Drew, the past course photos are what attracted me to this race in the first place and it didn’t disappoint! I have had a tremendous summer recceing parts of the Chilterns I didn’t even know existed and it’s just stunning - thank you. Oh and also the poor lady at the end who very graciously put up with my dithering over what size t shirt to get. Thanks again Centurion crew and hopefully see you at A100 for volunteering duties.

- I had such an awesome run at the Chiltern Wonderland yesterday.  It was my first 50 miler and first Centurion event and I'll certainly be back for more - thanks for putting on such a great day.

- Thanks Centurion for such a fantastic event. My first and definitely not my last. A big thank you to all the Volunteers. Very happy with a Sub 10hr on first outing. Wow to the Chiltern Hills. See you all soon.

- Blue Tin: Thank you so much to the team here who sorted me out when I was really struggling on that last section. I was wearing two watches and had a little card with my timings on, but my brain had fallen out by then and I just didn’t know if I was going to make it to the finish in time. You were exactly what I needed, thank you so much.

- Ibstone: Wouldn't have finished without you guys sorting me out and convincing me to carry on to the next aid station. You were right, my trashed legs after Windmill Hill felt much better after plenty of food and drink and giving myself 10 minutes rest with having plenty of time before the cut-off. Couldn't believe the difference it made. Cheers guys.

- That's what you call a well timed race. Never mind the Golden Hour, I was in the Golden 5 minutes (not helped by missing a turn into the woods on the final descent 2 miles out). As a volunteer myself at Centurion events I'm so appreciative of the efforts you all make and a big shout out to all of you for your help and words of encouragement. 

NORTH DOWNS WAY 100 2025

- Thank you once again for all your hard work in making our ultra running dreams come true at the NDW100 this weekend - know I thanked you in my slightly delirious state at the finish line but thank you to you, Nici, Drew and all your staff and volunteers. You really do put on a premier experience for us runners and your aid station staff were just so incredible. After I had been sick I asked if they had any ginger ale/ ginger biscuits and one of your lovely people had her own personal ginger chews that she gave me. Above and beyond. Hope it was a successful race for you guys from all perspectives and you get some well deserved rest after the NDW madness subsides! 

- Hello Centurion. Well done and a big thank you for hosting another amazing event. No doubt, the warmer weather, added an extra challenge for race control. Ice at aid stations made a massive difference to my day, for which I'm eternally grateful. Thank you. As always, the volunteers were amazing. Especially heartfelt thanks to the team at Caterham, whose help and kindness kept me going through a particularly bad patch.  

- Thanks to everyone at Centurion for a brilliant race. The aid station crews were total stars and  I'm grateful for all your help.

- Dear friends: sometimes you don't get the race you trained for.  That happened to me on Saturday, with novel breathing problems so taxing that I spent quality time with the medic at Reigate.  It didn't matter that previously I had been on pace, that I had trained hard, that the conditions were excellent and that I'd recce'd everything. For safety's sake, stopping was the only option.  100 mile races are all about the persistence of the unforeseen.  Although I've conquered the 100-mile distance, each race is its own world and challenge.  NDW is perhaps my "white whale" - and I shall return to it next year. But for now, I am just thankful.  Thankful to all who spoke to me kindly on trail, thankful to all the aid crews who cared for me, especially Paul, who understood immediately by looking at me that this was a new and potentially serious matter, thankful to the excellent medic who checked me over, and thankful to James and all at Centurion who create a world for us to run these races. I'm so happy that Petra kept the FV60 fires glowing, and so happy for all the friends who completed this race.  For those who did not, a big hug - and we run again! It's a real challenge, an honourable one. Take care, everyone.  And thank you.

- I'm writing to say special thanks to you and to the entire NDW 100 race team for another stellar event. Thank you again for creating these amazing events and building the special Centurion community, with all its extraordinary people.  

-I wanted to say a huge thank you to this lovely community and the volunteers who made this race really special. I still can’t believe I finished, I was definitely in my own head, but everyone I met was so encouraging and it kept me moving forwards. Well done to everyone who had the courage to start, no matter the outcome.

- Thank you to everyone behind the scenes at the NDW100, for the organising, the set up, the course marking and clearing, and all of the stuff that we don’t see while we run the course. But also thank you to all of those which we do see. All the volunteers who try their very best to make sure our journey is as smooth as possible, and we have the best chance of completion!

- I just wanted to email to say what a fantastic event the NDW100 was. The organisation was first class....easy to find where to go, dropbags were brought to us at the 50 and 82 mile locations.....it was lovely. All the volunteers were superb.  When they found out it was my 3rd attempt at a 100 miler (2 x dnfs previously), they all gave me such a push forwards and were so supportive, it was brilliant and much needed. Also at mile 82 checkpoint, I think I was hallucinating a bit but the 2 lady volunteers at the checkpoint looked after me and brought me melon and coffee as I didn't even know my own name at that point lol. The course markings were first class...absolutely brilliant and whilst I had the gpx on my watch, it was so well marked it took some pressure off getting lost. The checkpoints were so perfectly spaced...the 3 x 11 milers were challenging but manageable and I loved the 7nand 8 miler distances the best...and the ones that had tea and coffee at too lol . The buckle is awesome and im over the moon to have finally smashed the 100 mile barrier (i got to 95 miles on Snowdon 100, and 78 miles on Chester 100 due to a foot injury), so to finally get a buckle on a very tough course im just so happy. The coach back to the start was a great thing too to save agro organising your own logistics and it was nice to have a chill out at the finish and time to recover a bit before the journey back.   I cannot thank you all enough for this weekend, its been a massively positive experience and one ill never ever forget. 

SOUTH DOWNS WAY 100 & 50km 2025

- I wanted to message a say a huge thanks for this weekend. I was racing the 100 and my 75yr old dad was running the 50k. My dad was the one that finished the 50k with just a min or so to spare. He only started running 5/6 years ago. After running for a couple of yrs he decided he was going to Wendover 50k at the festival event a couple of years ago. That didn’t work out after he was sick 1 loop round. Since then he’s been addicted running around Wendover 3/4 days a week. Loving your events he signed up to Hundred Hills but again the cutoffs beat him for that event too and he timed out.  Since I was training for the SDW 100 and saw you added the 50k he trained even harder to run the race. He had an absolute blast at the weekend - loved the course and during the race he was running well until cramp came in during the last 10k. He started to see his time gap dissappear and so he dug deep and pushed up and over Butser. The rest you know has he pushed over the line to a roaring crowd!! It has made a memory for life - and he’ll definitely be back! Thanks to you / your staff and all the volunteers. We both loved every minute of the event. 

- I just wanted to send you a quick message to thank you for all of the amazing effort and organisation that went into putting on the South Downs 100. It was my first 100 and I was really impressed with everything. The pre brief and instructions were perfect, the way marking was amazing and the supportive crew at all of the aid stations were fantastic. So much wonderful teamwork on display.  Thanks to all for getting me through it.... If I am to do another 100 it'll definitely be a centurion event.

- I have ran and volunteered at quite a few Centurion races now, this weekend I was again, just blown away by what an amazing community surrounds these events. The support from everyone, staff, volunteers, supporters and fellow runners is humbling. Earning (finally) my first full-size Centurion buckle is a proud moment, be able to be part of this community even more so.

- I fell over at around 94 miles and had to drop out. I just wanted to says thanks for the sweeper who came to my aid. He was brilliant. I think he gave you a call when it happened. Together with my pacer he got me down to the road where another crew picked me. I’m now in Guildford  hospital waiting for an operation. Thanks for an excellent event but not sure if I’ll be trying another. Please pass on my thanks to the sweeper. 

- Thank you ever so much for putting on such an incredible race this weekend. I was blown away by the organisation and the volunteers you had. Best race ever!

- Just the most enormous thank you for such a brilliantly organised race in the most stunning scenery. Such a privilege to take part. And a special thank you again to the House Dean farm team for getting me back out the door this year!

- First of all, thank you all for your hospitality these past few days. I felt very comfortable with all of you, and you were very attentive. I hope I've been good too. I hope to return soon, and my home is your home.

- I never thought that I would be able to do such an event , massive thank you to all the Centruion volunteers and team that were so amazing , so helpful and supportive , they just seem to know what you need when you get to there aid station.

- My husband Paul and I wanted to share our huge thanks and gratitude to all the Centurion Running army who helped get him to the finish line on his first 100 miler! A HUGE shout out to Graham at Housedean who helped him to get changed into dry clothes and fed him some soup! However he wants to let him know he didn’t eat the ginger biscuit!

- Just on our way home from SDW. I must congratulate you for putting on such a fantastic event from everything we experienced. As a runner, what you have set up I cannot you praise highly enough. You have managed to grow a special community that actual cares about everyone. Everyone that is involved genuinely cares and is passionate about what you have created.  James and team, you should be extremely proud of what you have managed to create. 

- Just wanted to drop a note to thank everyone involved in SDW50km. I didn’t have quite the race I had planned, but the organisation was perfect from start to finish. Whether it was staff or volunteers, course marking or checkpoints, even by Centurion standards it was exceptional. And if you can request the bus driver of the post race bus for other races then do so. He was great. He seemed completely bemused by ultra running but got into the spirit of people being barely able to ascend or descend his steps.

- I just wanted to say thank you for making the whole event a truly memorable  and enjoyable experience.  It was such a varied and interesting course even including the “small hilly challenge” in the last three miles. The support at the Aid Stations and from the Marshalls was outstanding - nothing was too much trouble. 

- I’m sat on the coach heading back after my first DNF., but this SDW100 weekend was awesome! The set up at the start, being able to see Wave 1, and the bag drop and registration were both seamless.  The volunteers were awesome but given I was struggling to eat or drink after about 30 miles, they went the extra mile to find things that might settle my stomach.  And the whole team at Saddlescombe was brilliant giving me all the information, options and time to decide if I was going to drop. And then keeping an eye on me once I did.  My first ride on Paul’s sweeper bus. And then when we got to Eastbourne, Nici and Nina ensuring we could get on the earlier coach back was just awesome.  The Centurion community - runners, volunteers and staff - makes challenging races appealing and provides great support to everyone - i can’t thank you all enough.  Admittedly not the race I wanted but still a brilliant day. 

NORTH DOWNS WAY 50 2025

- Absolutely superb organisation from start to finish and as ever supported by the incredible volunteer army. Nothing was ever too much trouble and I literally only had to focus on running from the moment I arrived at registration and was then ably supported all the way to when I got off the return bus.

- Just a note to say thank you to you, all your teams, and all the volunteers for making Saturday such a wonderful day.   The level of support out there is amazing and makes a long hard effort a hugely enjoyable and fulfilling experience.  I love it and will be back for more! 

- Just wanted to drop an email to thank you for a great event. In particular ALL the volunteers who without exception were smiling, positive and couldn’t do anything more to make a runners day easier.

- I just wanted to send a message to say a huge thank you to the whole team who helped organise, put on and volunteer at the NDW50 yesterday. I had such an amazing time and genuinely loved (almost) every minute! Everyone was so lovely, the aid stations were perfectly placed and stocked with everything you could want and need, the whole race atmosphere was so professional and calm and the course marking was faultless. The pre-race comms was also exceptional - I was so impressed. 

- I know these events take an unbelievable amount of organisation, time, effort and energy. So I just wanted to take the time thank you all at Centurion because I had the most amazing day and such a special race and I absolutely could not have had the day I did without all the team and volunteers who made it happen. I will treasure the memories from yesterday for a long, long time.

- Thank you for putting on such a special and wonderful race. I will never forget yesterday and all the fun I had out there.

- You lot are amazing from the volunteers who couldn’t do enough for us runners at aid station, I felt so spoilt. Thank you for all the help with filling up my bottles and the encouragement. The runners on course. I met so many people and had great conversations on the trail which helped to distract me from the difficult conditions. Thanks to the amazing crew, volunteers and other runners who as always were amazingly helpful and supportive. At every aid station was efficient help, leavened by good doses of humour. This community is the best!

THAMES PATH 100 2025

- I just wanted to get in touch to thank you for the TP100 event. I hadn't ran 100 miles before the weekend and was equal parts daunted and excited to give it a go.  Various race blogs and YouTube videos had noted Centurion running as being amongst the best organised races, but I have to say that I think they undersold you! There were a few key moments for me that really stood you head and shoulders. On the call you'd noted that you treat us as people, rather than numbers.  This was backed up most emphatically on the start line where you introduced and named different competitors for various reasons - each time with a warm round of applause.  What a brilliant atmosphere to have cultivated - well done for that. The Ed Catmur introduction was poignant and I acknowledged your closing comments around no matter how hard it gets in the race, remember that Ed would love to be here doing it.  At the time you said that I thought it was a powerful reminder of the privileged position I was in and in what I was attempting.  I was well aware of the miserable state I had got in at times on previous very long runs and reminded myself to think on this point. When it did start to get tough late on in the event, I thought back to your comments and never once got 'down' mentally.  I could imagine Ed on my shoulder telling me to crack on and enjoy it - this is the good bit!  (I'd never met/heard of Ed Catmur before this race!)  There were times during the 104 miles that I got emotional, but always in good spirits - a unique experience for me.  (Perhaps I hadn't trained enough!?) Recalling the above to friends and family since the event, I've found it difficult not to get emotional in the telling of the details.  The TP100 was an incredible experience - and at least part of this was due to Ed Catmur 'sitting on my shoulder'.  Sometimes something chimes in your mind and you know you'll remember it forever.  This was one of those moments for me - understanding how privileged I am to run just for the joy of it.  I knew I loved trotting around on my feet, but truly recognising how lucky I am to be doing it has really upped my enjoyment to another level.I can't wait for my legs to recover to get me back out running.

- Thank you again for a incredible event, organisation was spot on, checkpoints great,volunteers really helpful, I loved every mile ( I do need to remind myself of this 

- Just wanted to say thanks and congrats for putting on the TP100. All the staff and volunteers were amazing, but especially the team at the Wallingford CP around 3am…they were incredible helping me get my s*** together when I needed it most! Without them the final miles would’ve been much slower / harder!

- Dear CR. I wanted to thank you and each and every volunteer for your organisation and support. We had a wonderful day and with number 258 I made the most of it coming in at 29 hours and 1 minute.

- I just wanted to write to say a huge thanks for an incredible event. I have run A100 previously (the year of covid) and volunteered 3 times (A100, TP100, and SDW50), but this was without doubt the best experience of the lot! All the pre-race info meant I was 100% prepped going in, and that steadied my nerves. Especially the webinar; that was a great touch. Everything at Richmond was ridiculously smooth. I love yours and Ed's parents' intro, especially calling out all the special achievements and making sure women were represented at the starting line. It felt like a really inclusive atmosphere. Obviously, the volunteers were incredible and all the aid stations perfectly stocked - watermelon is my new favourite treat!  The weather was great, the company was great and I did the time I wanted. And that's all thanks to you and your team! I suppose the only constructive feedback I have: if you could make it a couple of degrees cooler in the day and a couple of degrees warmer at night, I'd really appreciate it! 😄 Thanks again, you are all awesome!

- Biggest thanks go to all the volunteers, especially at the night time aid stations from Henley to Goring. I turned up at Pangbourne at 3 am, with big blisters, feeling nauseous and debating the point in carrying on. After a cup-a-soup and chatting to one of the male volunteers I left feeling substantially revived. All the volunteers were so positive and lovely - thank you! I also loved my banter with Neil and Paul at Clifton Hampden and Lower Radley 😁. I told everyone yesterday that I am not doing another 100, but maybe I will use my SDW100 space after all!

- Just wanted to say thank you for a great event TP100. I have run with lots of different companies but you guys are up there with the best! The course was so well marked I never checked my GPX once and as always the cp staff were amazing. Congratulations again.

- Big thanks to all the TP100 volunteers. It's much more than helping use refuel, stock up, and getting us back on the move. Those micro-conversations at aid stations gives you a boost to help you make it to the next sanctuary. Over the races, you come to recognise many of the volunteers. It's like catching up with old friends, even though you've only ever spoken for a total of two minutes. Again, another boost. Extra-special thanks to the crew at Oxford who couldn't do enough for me. Truly amazing.

- What an amazing experience today as I attempted my first 100! Unfortunately I got wobbly and was having balance issues ( possibly due to low sodium and fluid and food?, rookie error) even though I thought I was staying on top of it,.thank you Amit for staying with me, so I dropped out at around mile 84, which is 30 miles further than I’d ever run. My first ever DNF but lessons learned. It was a glorious day on the path ..and fields, and trails and up and down stairs and past cows and sheep and horses. And I think every single person walking by I passed on the trail said “ well done” , people clapped at an outdoor restaurant, all the runners so supportive of each other. And an incredible Centurion staff .. Thank you to each and every one. It was a beautful day and night and morning. I’m especially grateful for my incredible pacer Stuart Secker who really got me through the night portion, and kept me standing when I was really getting wobbly ! and my crew of my husband and two dear friends who came from California with us. And to Keiren who gave me a note to read “ when things got tough” Congratulations to every runner.

- Thank you Centurion and all the volunteers. I had a terrible race but those aid station crews went above and beyond to get me ready and onwards to the finish. And that hotdog at the finish was like manna from heaven.

- Hello, I ran the TP100 yesterday and asked after a volunteer at the end who literally saved my race. I was told to send an email for the details of what happened. I got into Pangbourne about 66 miles in. I was starting to get cold and my legs were really sore. I sat down and my legs felt like they were shaking. Mentally I was making a decision to pull out and my pacer was trying to keep me in the race. I decided to lie down to contemplate what to do but knew my decision had been made. Whilst this was going on, I had noticed one of the volunteers keeping an eye on me and once he saw me lie down he came to speak to me. He said that he could tell I was thinking of quitting but reminded me to think of why I signed up and all the effort that had gone in. He shared his own story of pulling out of a race previously and the regret that set in a few weeks later. Aside from this, he gave me so much positive energy and told me that he was telling me to go on because he knew I had it in me. He gave me the belief I had begun to miss. I believe his name was Nick. It was the Pangbourne aid station. I feel like he was wearing glasses. This happened roughly 1:30am. He said he had dropped from either the SW100 or NW100 at 84 miles last year. He simply absolutely saved my race and once I warmed up and got moving again, although I really wasn’t sure if I was going to make it, he gave me the confidence to go check point to check point again. Would you be able to share his contact details with me so I can let him know I finished thanks to him?

- The conditions were perfect, I’m fit and uninjured, the course was a joy and (as always) impeccably marked and the crew and aid stations were (again, as always!) so helpful, kind and enthusiastic. In addition to this I met Karen Koma at the start and what began as a casual pre-race chat developed into a 10 hour run together! We discovered we had loads in common, not least our approach, pace and race plan so it made sense to stick together.  Many thanks to you and your team for another enjoyable race.

- Firstly, a massive thankyou to all the volunteers who looked after me through this event. Special thanks to those at Goring who looked after me and helped me decide to carry on.  Some other special thank-yous: Matthew who I met on the section through the forest past Hartley steps and also helped me get out of the door at Goring. My race? Well it ended at Clifden Hampden when I missed the cutoff by about 20 minutes. Left Wallingford in good shape with about 45 in hand but after a couple of miles my troublesome right leg had descended into just bad. My knee couldn't cope and my ankle is now swollen up like a balloon. Overall, I felt like I'd learned and improved a lot since last year's DNF at Henley. I'm proud that I pushed myself as far as I could and didn't walk off when it got hard.  I'll be back to have another go and try and get that buckle. I would also like to thank Paul and James for the way they both received me into C/Hampden: it was as if I'd finished. It made a really difficult spot much better for me and I'm very grateful. At the finish (a difficult place to be as a dnf) I got looked after like a king. Even though I could barely walk, I had coffee brought to me, a chair secured, my bags moved for me and food arranged and served.  Thank-you finish line volunteers. Finally, thank-you to all the runners who passed me on that last section: each and every one checked on me and made sure that I was going to be ok to get to (my) final aid station. Community in action and I can't thank them enough. This community is extraordinary. I am proud to be part of it and I will be back to try again.

SOUTH DOWNS WAY 50 2025

- I’ve just had a listen to the post race podcast. I’ve been meaning, for a while, to say a big thank you. Not just for the truly professional and motivating races Centurion Running put on but also to the balance and sense of responsibility you provide to the evolution of ultra running in the UK and abroad. Having lived through the triathlon world in the 1990/2000s and endured the negative aspects of commercialisation of the sport, there is that familiar feeling of déjà vu for ultra running. For me, Centurion Running events hits the sweet spot demonstrating that you can have top notch professionally run events that are also ‘homely’ catering for and enthusing athletes regardless of their differing attributes or goals. Thank you

- You probably get many emails like this, but I just wanted to say a very big thank you to you, your staff and volunteers for an absolutely stellar event on Saturday. It was my first 50 mile event.  The heat and hard underfoot conditions made it quite challenging, but at every aid station runners were met by really friendly, helpful, supportive and encouraging volunteers.  The course was well marked and I didn't get lost at all!  The pre-race videos and information were also very thorough and informative and I knew exactly how to pack my race vest.  Being well prepared  and knowing what to expect was key. I was very pleased to complete the course within the 13 hour cut-off and to receive a trophy for 1st V60 female!  I've been face-timing and Zoom calling my friends and family to show it off - I'm absolutely thrilled! Thank you once again. I learned a great deal about myself and the benefits of having a positive mindset, grit and determination.

- Thank you again to you and the whole Centurion Team for such a great day yesterday. As always, Centurion Running rocked! Please pass on my thanks to all your volunteers. What a race! Looking back now I was so close to the 3rd place Podium, crazy! If only I had pushed a bit harder on some of the earlier hills! Lol! Anyway hope it was another great success from your end. Hopefully I’ll get to another Centurion Event this year.

- Thank you, as always, for another brilliant event yesterday. There’s a reason we all keep coming back to run with you! Everyone was fantastic from start to finish with all the lovely volunteers keeping everyone going all day. 

- Thank you very much for all your efforts yesterday on the South Downs Way 50. The volunteers were wonderful, the food exactly what was needed at each station, the station were so well distributed along the route (always where you would want one). Thank you also for the race video link, I couldn’t join live but was grateful to be able to watch it afterwards. Thank you for the chefs who made the 3-bean-chilli for the finish and the volunteer who kept checking on us in the shower rooms to make sure we’re ok. Looking forward to seeing you on the NDW50.

- Thank you so much for another brilliant day out on the trails yesterday. As ever, it was a perfectly organised event and I couldn’t fault anyone from check in through to the finish line teams. Your staff and volunteers are a special bunch of people. Special thanks to the Southease team who sorted out my dodgy stomach, the Jevington team who convinced me I could push for a PB (and dealt with the happy tears when I realised it was possible!), and Ian and his finish line crew who made me feel human again. But honestly, everyone at all of the aid stations and behind the scenes were fantastic and I’m very grateful. Hope everyone rests and recovers well once you’ve unpacked and see you at the 100, all being well. 

- I've just finished my first Centurion race, the SDW 50. I'm not one for social media but wanted to express by gratitude to all involved, hence this email. The organisation was epic, the volunteers, absolutely top notch, the course markings were super impressive. Thank you very much for an incredibly impressive event. You have all done yourselves extremely proud. Thank you very much indeed.

- Thank you to the Centurion Team and the amazing volunteers for such a wonderful event yesterday! This was my first 50 miler and after injuring my left knee at mile 18 I thought that was the end of my day. After a sit down and some walking I was able to run a little and somehow got round with 30 minutes to spare chasing all the remaining cut-offs. I can't quite believe it as I thought my race was over! The heat was also really tough and I have lots to learn but I'm thrilled to have got round despite the injury. All the other runners I spoke to en-route were so lovely and encouraging...and the aid station staff. What a community. Thank you all and especially to the lovely lady Zingy I crossed the finish line with!

- You see this - this doesn’t happen without the amazing Centurion team, my fellow runners, other runners family and friends offering cheers, encouragement and support - even people who were on the South Downs, but not involved in the race, offering words of encouragement. But most of all, the best volunteers in the business! You kept me fed and watered and couldn’t do enough for me at each and every aid station. I realised the impossible dream yesterday, and I couldn’t have done it without all of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I may have crossed the finish line in disbelief at what had just happened, but you were all part of the journey xx

- I just want to echo everyone by saying thank you to you all, the volunteers, runners and all the Centurion Running staff and crew. Honestly your events are the best. I had such a great time yesterday from the time I arrived in Worthing, out on course and at the finish line. Nothing was too much, I felt safe, seen and cared for by all of you out there. Yes, it was hard and I ran alone most of it but never felt lonely. Thank you so much! I’ve needed more than one go to cross the finish line on all other 50s but not this 1!

- Thank you to all the amazing volunteers and everyone Centurion yesterday, you were all incredible and definitely saved my race. Not my best run due to severe nausea, but the aid station crews made sure I ate something and left with fluids. A hard earned medal yesterday- and T-shirt and hoodie

HUNDRED HILLS 50km 2025 

- From Check in to finish line it was slick and professional,  awesome volunteers, so helpful and friendly. The aid station supplies were so good and the Medal is a very nice piece of bling as well. Thank you all at Centurion, You Rock!

- It's been said by many already and rightfully so. A huge THANK YOU to all the amazing marshals in the aid stations and at the HH50K finish yesterday - made for a superb event.

- Thank you so much to all you amazing volunteers for keeping us well attended too! You are all so kind and caring and I am very grateful to every one of you x

- Thank you for looking after me so well . My brain wasn't working and you pinned my bib back on and got me topped up and out the door !!

- Just wanted to add to the volunteer appreciation posts. Thanks to everyone who gave up their time today. It is greatly appreciated by everyone in the race. Without you the events wouldn’t be as amazing as they are. I don’t know what training James and Niki have you on, but absolute 5 star service at all aid stations today!

- Yes, the conditions and weather were absolutely perfect, but so were all the volunteers and staff! The route signing was amazing and made me feel so safe throughout the day! The snacks were exactly what I needed, even though I didn’t know what I would need, you knew it for me - thank you! It was all around a great atmosphere and wonderful event.

- I had the most amazing day, the organisation was amazing. You guys are obviously a close nit community but made everyone feel welcome and a part of it. The volunteers at the aid stations were spectacular, so helpful, supportive and friendly. I was truly blown away by the experience and am still buzzing!

- My first Centurion race inspite of having run few ultras. I was mind blown by the first aids- the spread was great with different options. The volunteers were amazing, best I’ve seen at any event and I was pleasantly surprised. At every aid station, I had someone refill water/ TW, helping with cup for Coca Cola and they were just nice. It made such a huge difference to the whole running experience when energy is low and you still have long to go. 

ONE SLAM 2025

- I got my medal earlier this week and just wanted to thank you for this fantastic challenge! I do most of my running alone and often struggle with consistency. Through some British running channels that feautered some of your races I came across the One Slam. So happy I found you! The One Slam was a huge help to stay consistent and lay a solid base for the training that is now to come for several trail races including my first trail marathon in Capetown as my peak race. I know, why go to another country to trailrun when I live right here in Switzerland. But this one is for charity and someone else picked it for me. I hope to do my first ultra next year, maybe even a Centurion race. We'll see. Thanks again! Also appreciated the zooms. Such a good opportunity to learn more!

- I entered One Slam at the same time as the SDW50KM in order to help with running in the dark cold months....but also because of the webinars. As a new Ultra runner I figured I could learn a lot from you. I got struck down by a neck injury that put me out for 2 weeks and so I have ended one Slam 18 miles off my 200 mile target but I wanted to write and say thanks so much for the webinars. I've learned so much - they were worth the entry fee alone. Robbie is funny and engaging and so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. I've really looked forward to each of them. I appreciate they take time to put together and prepare for - so I wanted just to say thanks and for you to know this is appreciated and that they have been hugely valuable. I hope to see you at the startline (and the finish line) of the SDW50KM...

- I’d like to just say regarding the one slam that started in December, My daughter Amelie took on the 50 mile distance as a beginner in running,  she absolutely loved it, she really enjoyed watching her dot move over the graph and helping enter the millage for each run. She’s really struggled with Obsessive compulsive disorder over the last few years and this has really helped focus her mind over the winter months, she’s also raised money for the R.S.P.C.A the whole experience has been extremely positive for her I hope to line up at one of your events with her by my side one day. This event is perfectly timed and a great way to get people into running.