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🕐 24-HourIAU

Self-Transcendence 24 Hour Track Race

Incorporates the British 24-Hour Championships. An IAU Bronze Label event limited to 55 experienced ultra-runners at the Millennium Stadium, Battersea Park.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

DateSep 19-20, 2026
Location🇬🇧 Battersea Park, London, UK
Format24-Hour
TerrainTrack
RegionEurope
SanctioningIAU
HighlightsBritish Championships, IAU Bronze Label

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.

Planning Notes

  • Build your plan around hourly distance targets, not moment-to-moment pace. In 24-hour races, controlled walking and quick aid stops usually beat early speed.
  • Flat, repetitive surfaces make pacing simple but increase repetitive-load stress. Rotate shoes and schedule foot checks before problems become visible.
  • This is not marked as a beginner-friendly event. Confirm qualification standards, support rules, and registration requirements before building a season around it.

Sources

  1. Official event website — https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org
  2. Multiday Running event directory data, last reviewed May 2026.