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:

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.