A Centurion is one who has walked 100 miles in 24 hours in competition. Speed as well as endurance is needed to achieve the mark.
How to Become a Centurion
USA:
Ultra Centric Centurion: Held in November in Grapevine, Texas in the Dallas area.
Ulrich Kamm hosted Centurion events in the USA and lists centurions from events in the US. Long Distance Walking in Colorado
Australia: The Australian Centurion Club hosts an event each year on a track to certify Australia Centurions. Besides the 100 Mile/24 Hour achievement, medals are also awarded for 100 kilometers and for 50 kilometers. Australia Centurions Club
The Netherlands: The Rotterdam Continental Centurion event is held each year the first weekend in June. The Dutch Centurions club has information in English on upcoming Centurion events. Club Site. Our correspondent Christina Elsenga earned her title of Continental Centurion in 1998 and tells us first hand. Report.
New Zealand: New Zealand Centurions
What is it like to walk that long?
- Melanie Jonker walked the 50 miler of the Glasshouse Mountain 100 mile/50 mile/52 kilometer trail event and tells us about it. Report
- Melanie also walked the 12 Hour/100 Kilometer IAU Asia Pacific 100 KM Road Race. Report
- An 18 Hour WalkSpurred on by Christina Elsenga's achievements, your author hosted the 18 Hour Walk in Vancouver, Washington for three years. Several walkers achieved 80K and a couple topped 100K, including Christina. The event was discontinued but I have encouraged other clubs to take up the format.
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