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Trail · 100 Mile

North Downs Way

· starts 6:00 AM
Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom

Badwater Preferred QualifierWSER Qualifier
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North Downs Way is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom. The next edition is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 10,000 ft (3,048 m); measured from its course file, it's 16,191 ft (4,935 m). It starts at 234 ft (71 m) above sea level. Its high point is 855 ft (261 m). The course runs point to point. It's a Preferred Qualifying Race for the Badwater 135 and a Western States 100 qualifier. Registration is open to all; registration opened on September 6, 2025. The field is about 200 runners.

There are 9 other upcoming 100-mile races in United Kingdom. North Downs Way climbs about 100 ft a mile (19 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

103miDistance
10,000ftClimbing
200runnersField

The course

103miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
16,191ftMeasured climb
16,309ftDescent
855ftHigh point
0ftLow point

Questions about North Downs Way

When is North Downs Way 2027?

North Downs Way 2027 is on Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 6:00 AM local time.

Where is North Downs Way?

North Downs Way is held in Farnham, Surrey, United Kingdom.

How long is North Downs Way?

North Downs Way is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 103 miles.

How much elevation gain does North Downs Way have?

North Downs Way has 10,000 ft (3,048 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is North Downs Way a Western States qualifier?

Yes. North Downs Way is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into North Downs Way?

North Downs Way has open registration. Registration opened on September 6, 2025.

Where can I see the North Downs Way elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has North Downs Way's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is North Downs Way?

North Downs Way climbs about 100 ft a mile (19 m per km), flatter than 75% of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

What other 100-mile races are there in United Kingdom?

Other upcoming 100-mile races in United Kingdom include Arc of Attrition by UTMB (January 22, 2027), Chester Ultra 100 (April 17, 2027) and Thames Path 100 (May 1, 2027).

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