The Middlesbrough 100 mile Challenge

The Centurions are proud to announce they are organising the 2023 Centurion - qualifying race walk on the Cycle Circuit at Middlesbrough Sports Village (Alan Peacock Way, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3AE). The course is a wide flat tarmac cycle track of just under 1 km. It will have 24 hour lighting, space for support tents, power supply for chip timing, parking, and many other facilities.

The race starts at 12 noon and will be held under Category ‘B’ race walking rules. Minimum age 20 years old. The rules stipulate walkers must maintain contact with the ground and satisfy the judges they are walking.

Walkers who complete 100 miles within 24 hours will be eligible to become Centurions, a unique athletic body open only to those who have achieved this remarkable feat.  The Centurions were formed in 1911 and to date 1215 have qualified and joined this unique group of athletes. We look forward to welcoming walkers from the UK and overseas to the 98th Centurion race.

The race will incorporate the RWA National Long Distance Championship. UKA-affiliated walkers will be eligible to enter.  Nothing will be sent in the post. 

UK walkers already qualified as a Centurion in Britain must be a member of a club affiliated to UKA. Overseas walkers should be a member of a club affiliated to their national athletics organisation. Entry fee is non-refundable. Closing date for entries is Friday 4^th August 2023.