The 100 Marathon Club celebrates commitment, adventure and extraordinary achievement. Each year, members compete in a series of challenges, while lifetime milestones and special trophies recognise dedication over time.
Annual challenge awards are assessed across the calendar year (1 January - 31 December). Trophies are presented at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) the following year. For example, 2025 challenge winners will receive their awards at the 2026 AGM.
Awarded to the member who completes the most qualifying road marathons in a calendar year.
A qualifying “road” marathon must be measured by a UK Association of Course Measurers (UK ACM) measurer.
Please note:
The Brathay 10in10 counts as one event for this challenge due to its highly restricted participant numbers
Only eligible road marathons are included in the total
Awarded to the member who runs the greatest number of different UK and Ireland counties in a calendar year.
There are 138 qualifying counties.
Members must complete and submit the official Counties Spreadsheet as part of the vetting process.
Both road and trail marathons count.
This award is named in memory of Tad Lancucki, a former Treasurer of the 100 Marathon Club.
Introduced in 2025, the Globetrotter Challenge recognises international achievement.
This trophy is awarded to the member who completes the highest number of road and trail marathons outside:
The UK & Ireland
The British Crown Dependencies
Or, for overseas members, outside their home country
All qualifying events must take place within the calendar year.
Members are recognised with milestone patches as they complete increasing numbers of different counties (road and trail marathons).
Patches are awarded at:
50 counties
75 counties
100 counties
125 counties
Counties must be verified through the official counties spreadsheet vetting process.
Following member requests, the Club has introduced milestone patches for completing marathons in different countries.
For the purposes of this award:
England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland each count as separate countries.
Ireland counts separately.
British Crown Dependencies (Channel Islands and Isle of Man) each count as one country.
Both road and trail marathons qualify.
Patches are awarded at:
10 countries
25 countries
50+ countries
A spreadsheet listing qualifying countries will be available to download here shortly (expected April 2026)
Members also receive patches for:
100 Road Marathons
The Triple Crown (100 Road Marathons, 100 Trail Marathons and 100 Ultra Marathons)
Multiples of 100 marathons (from 200 onwards)
These awards celebrate sustained dedication and exceptional endurance across different disciplines.
Presented at the AGM each year, these trophies recognise exceptional contribution and achievement within the Club.
Awarded for outstanding achievement by a 100 Marathon Club member, voted by the Committee.
Named in honour of Roger Biggs, one of the Club’s longest-serving and most inspirational members. A former Chair and now Honorary Life President, Roger has completed over 900 marathons and remains a pioneering and celebrated figure within the 100 Marathon Club community.
Awarded to the 100 Marathon Club Member of the Year, voted for by the membership.
Named in memory of John Dawson, a longstanding and much-loved member who passed away in 2025. A new trophy was presented at the 2025 AGM by his wife and daughter, Tanya and Cora, in tribute to his passion for the Club.