Centurion Running Podcast

A bombshell just dropped in that one of our major UK ultra distance race organisers has today announced it has gone into administration. We try to unpick why and what this means and the message as always - we have to keep supporting our local organisers. 

Photo c/o No Limits Photography

This weeks episode features an in-depth look at the Hundred Hills 50km which kicks off this Saturday at 0900. Our RD James Elson reviews the course, the history of the race and looks at all the likely leading contenders from the stacked womens and mens race fields. 

Find the full preview post here: https://www.centurionrunning.com/news/2026/03/10/hundred-hills-50km-2026-preview

New Centurion Running coach Jack Chamberlain talks to our Head of Endurance Robbie Britton about the importance of having a good, honest relationship with your coach and his journey into the sport of trail running and winning races like the Mozart 100 in Austria.

This weekly episode hosted by James Elson covers the results from TransGrancanaria Classic, the UTMB-UTS course release debarcle, the latest from our Store and some other shorter bits of news from around our sport.

Photo: Transgrancanaria/Carlos Díaz-Recio

The weekly news episode for Friday 27th Feb 2026 from the world of trail, mountain and ultrarunning including: New womens European 100km and World 100 mile records. Latest around our virtual events and store. Upcoming events.

This week, James Elson is joined by Head of Endurance Robbie Britton to discuss our brand new coaching website. The two go on to discuss the weekly news covering the results from Barkley Marathons, Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera.

Photo: Anne Flower ©Mark Griffith-Black Canyon Ultras – World Trail Majors

James Elson chats to Damian Hall fresh off of the back of his third attempt at the Barkley Marathons, this past weekend. Damo tells all about this years event, how it unfolded and speaks to lessons learned from 'Out There'. Photo c/o Allie Bailey.

Damian's new book is available soon via Vertebrate Publishing here.

This weeks episode focuses on all things Centurion Running with an update on our virtual challenges, upcoming races a new store brands/ products. There is a look back at Rocky Raccoon 100 and the Pilgrims Challenge Results from last week. Plus a look ahead to our World Trail Majors Partner Race - Black Canyon Ultras and Tarawera happening this weekend.

Centurion Coach and trained osteopath and physiotherapist Pierre Meslet talks about his own journey into the sport and what it brings him as a coach. On top of that we get some top advice for multi-day racing and hear how Pierre’s approaching the Marathon des Sables with a different plan this year, after being in the top ten twice before.

In this shorter than usual weekly episode, Centurion founder James Elson talks about Rocky Raccoon 100, Opinion vs Fact in discussing our sport, the National Run Show and a few corrections to the previous episode.