Results
Results pending: this edition has finished but the directory has not yet recorded a published result. Check the official event website for the latest standings.
Event Overview
| Date | Sep 19-20, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | Tooting Bec Athletics Track, London, UK |
| Format | 24-Hour |
| Terrain | Track |
| Region | Europe |
| Cutoff | 24 hours |
| Start | 12:00 Saturday; race finishes at 12:00 Sunday. |
| Field size | Limited to 55 runners. |
| Sanctioning | IAU |
| Highlights | British Championships, IAU Bronze Label |
Course & Terrain
Fixed-time 24-hour race on a standard athletics track at Tooting Bec.
Key course features to know before comparing this race:
- British 24 Hour Championships 2026
- IAU Bronze Label and UK Athletics permit
- Direction changes every four hours
- Live results, lap counters, and hourly scoreboard updates
The track makes distance control and support easy, but it amplifies repetitive-load stress and mental fatigue.
The track is floodlit overnight; runners still need layers and wet-weather planning for a full September day and night in London.
Format & Support (as run)
| Qualification | Open to experienced runners with recent ultra race experience of at least 100 km or 12 hours-plus duration. |
|---|---|
| Support model | Lap counters, sports physiotherapists, officials, trackside refreshments, hot and cold drinks, snacks, night soup, and post-race meals. |
| Crew / pacers | No pacing is allowed. Supporters may help from a stationary position but cannot walk or run alongside competitors. |
Why This Race Matters
Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race is a useful reference point for runners comparing 24-hour events. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.
Historical benchmark notes in the directory record (verify current records with the linked official sources):
- Men: Donald Ritchie, 268.25 km, Copthall Stadium 1991
- Women: Therese Falk, 236.8 km, Tooting Bec 2017
Best Fit
- Experienced 24-hour runners targeting national-standard competition
- Athletes who want precise pacing and lap-count support
- Runners comfortable with strict track etiquette and no pacing
Planning Notes
- Start conservatively and use flexible process checkpoints for effort, walking, food, fluid, alertness, and symptoms instead of forcing one hourly distance target.
- Repetitive surfaces can expose fit, friction, and loading problems. Check in when symptoms or conditions change, and use only footwear already tested for the course.
- The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
Event FAQs
Where is the 2026 Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race held?
The 2026 race is held at Tooting Bec Athletics Track in London after a temporary move from Battersea Park.
Can supporters pace runners at the London 24 Hour?
No. The race follows IAU and UK Athletics rules, and supporters cannot walk or run alongside competitors.
Related Preparation
- Browse the curated 24-hour race calendar
- Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
- Browse the 24-hour race calendar
- Open the 24-Hour format guide
- Compare all race formats
- Use the timed-race pace calculator
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated September 14, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official London 24 Hour page — https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/london-24
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: September 14, 2026.