How Far Can We Run In A 24 Hour Race? | Head to Head Challenge

The Running Channel presenters are back for another epic challenge. This time they will be running around in circles as many times as they can while sleep deprived and stuck with only each other's company. What could possibly go wrong?
Watch as presenters James, Mo, Sarah and Tom with the help of Garmin take on the Reading Endure 24 where they see how far they can run in 24 hours.
How will they do? Stay tuned to find out…
↓↓ Who do you think will win this challenge? Have you ever done a 24 hour race? Let us know! ↓↓
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What's in the video↓↓
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:03:10 - Strategies for Endure24
00:06:28 - Battling Fatigue
00:09:30 - Night Time Update
00:16:06 - Final Lap
00:19:29 - Results
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[@Dipstick67]

I was there where James congratulated me on reaching my furthest run ever! I ended on 105 miles, what an awesome event and well done all and you lot are all so friendly in real life!

[@runningchannel]

You did INCREDIBLY! 105 miles is amazing. How are you feeling now?

[@Dipstick67]

@@runningchannel not bad all considered! Looking forward to race to the stones in 2 weeks. Loved endure was the race of a lifetime for me and the yellow shirt which I still can't believe I have!

[@nidhivaidya6485]

I appreciate how Tom always does things based on pure vibes

[@runningchannel]

he is here for the vibes, and so are we 🤣

[@MrsMSOH]

Toms vibes in editing make me so happy

[@l-schm]

It's not called "tomfoolery" for nothing

[@spamtwosRevenge]

I ran Endure 24 a couple of years ago and my tactic was to run for 8 minutes and then walk for 2 minutes. It worked well for me as I managed 100 miles in 22h 30m.

[@runningchannel]

WOW 100 miles that is incredible. Member of the 100 mile club, did you get the top?

[@hippyfriend]

How did you handle breaks/sleep

[@ZoeylaRose]

Some people just don't sleep during those 24 hours​@@hippyfriend

[@TheManCadian]

Wow, Tom slayed it, 64k when he is not a distance runner, is wicked. You all are super fun to watch. Great team spirit, even when not a team.

[@lenkaontherun]

James: "This isn't heartbreak hill. This is the worst hill." 100yo guy just casually sprinting by in the background... 🤣🤣🤣

[@runningchannel]

He was a paid extra… 😂😂😂

[@lenkaontherun]

@@runningchannel 😂😂😂

[@pavlinavitkova866]

"It is time to finish this lap, grab some food, question my life choices and go again" would be a fun tshirt, haha

[@valeriam.4496]

Tom is like me on every run: just run, see how it goes and hope for the best 😂

[@mattrobinson5209]

Such quotable moments in this video lol: James “who knows what’ll happen next? More running, it’s the running channel” and Tom “everything looks like a bed right now”

[@Gr8LakesCamper]

Andy vs. Ultra; it has to happen.

[@rivershouse1]

Andy give Tom a promotion!! Also, infamous evil Tito face reveal? Omg.

[@runningchannel]

It is a thing of true horror isnt it?

[@nidhivaidya6485]

I think Mo might secretly be a golden retriever... his energy seems to have no bounds

[@runningchannel]

hahahaha yeah I think you might be right there. I wonder what the rest of the presenters' spiritual animals would be

[@user-ui5mi7ct9l]

@@runningchannelTom is a Labrador. He’s not too fussed about going for a long walk but does enjoy being called a good boy

[@mrstevemackay1]

Sarah would definitely be a cocker spaniel!

[@GlennonD]

Andy a greyhound Rick a gavidog James St Bernard

[@steadystudying]

"night time was made for sleep" no truer words have been spoken Mo. I'm right there with ya 😂

[@runningchannel]

😂😂😂

[@paulsslightlyactivelife]

This event has 'great vibes' written all over it. It's really got me in the mood for my own 24hr race (as part of a team, not solo) in a few week's time.

[@jamescorry5890]

Andy - give Tom a promotion! 😂

[@nicolleabbott835]

This has to be one of the best videos I've ever watched. You are all amazing, I love the banter and the support you all have for each other. Be very proud of that video

[@runningchannel]

Wow, thank you! So glad you enjoyed it ❤️

[@NachoDog3]

One of the best feelings in the world is finding that the little orange alert from KZbin is a new Running Channel video. This is good for my soul!❤🏃‍♂

[@runningchannel]

Ah that’s so kind of you to say 😍

[@PaulJAlderton]

I did Endure 24 Reading last year, it was during a heatwave…I Managed 90 miles which was 30 miles further than I’d ever ran before! My tactic? Walk the hills, crack out the poles to help the legs by the evening, eat little and often and just keep on the course. Had a little sit down after every loop in the solo tent on course. Fantastic event! Would have been great to do it this year with you lot out on course too!

[@michaelstone6617]

Yesss people laughed at me for wearing full high vis for my dark lap but I made it onto the Running Channel 10:40 so I’m the real winner right?!

[@katesmiles4208]

Hi vis for the win 🤣🤣

[@MatthewNelson-pi3tl]

im amazed at the work yall do. I would never be able to do a 24 hour run. Also Andy, give Tom a promotion!

[@runningchannel]

What should he be promoted to...?

[@GlennonD]

Assistant of the assistant Banter manager.

[@MartinNikel]

Have to say that seeing you on that lap and calling Sarah and Mo “The Walking Channel” wasn’t my finest hour… well done on getting around. We’ve done this even for 10 years now and it rocks…!!!! Well done all 🎉

[@runningchannel]

hahahahaha

[@MartinNikel]

@@runningchannel we did good though, despite our fancy dress and partying with the Hoff.. Team1: 40 laps Team2: 33 laps whoop! Our faster runner took the lap record with 27m 34sec… not bad for a trail loop..!

[@kathleenbolanos]

Not me running a 24hr race in September and panicking watching this 😂

[@katesmiles4208]

Good luck ❤

[@snigeb]

Great video! Thanks for putting yourself through that for our enjoyment

[@JBIRDRN8]

Wow looks brutal! Congrats to all who did it.

[@timlicence94]

I've done Endure 24 Reading twice, but both times was in a team of four on rotation and did 7 laps each time (as a team we covered over 200KM). I have always thought about go back and doing it solo, but 3 other mates also doing solo is a great shout for the company and competition! great work as always everyone, you all deserve a promotion!

[@tarynmilligan8339]

Loved the video! Was so nice to meet you all at Endure. Ran quite a bit of lap 1 with Mo and he’s the nicest guy. You’re all lovely! So glad to have this video to go back and watch whenever I need to remember what an incredible event this was.

[@Fitnessfan]

Well done Tom, I was there doing my first 24 hour event (as part of a team) and you were the only one that I saw on the course, until the end where I saw you all finishing.

[@siobhan_collins]

Please Andy give Tom a promotion….and Sarah, Mo and James too 😂

[@runningchannel]

How do we email a comment to someone... 🤣

[@Ruateddybear2]

I did a 24 hour Ultra and my longest distance was 67 miles, I literally walked or slow jogged most of the time. I only stopped to eat and use the restroom. I few this video!

[@jimfrazier1073]

All winners, what a video, thank you, I may have to try a 24 hour, I know it's awful, but looks fun as well🤣

[@DaveG207]

The editing on this is on point! Nice work.

[@jwuertz7101]

To echo another post, next set of running channel merch "Questioning my life choices " and "Who knows whats going to happen next? " (front) "More running" (back)

[@markhawking5699]

I ran Endure this year, and managed to get s selfie with Mo & Sarah on their last lap. I alao saw the team all together at the end, and Tom looked broken 😬 Well done all. Great video, and race. 💪

[@NoorSmal]

Tom really does deserve a promotion. Great job!

[@hayleygardiner2531]

Reliving all the memories! Loved seeing/chatting to Mo on my 3rd lap (I think?!) and saw Sarah whizzing past at some point 😅 You all smashed it!

[@tobymacalister506]

Amazing job all of you. 🎉 You definitely all deserve a promotion.

[@mariegreen2203]

Loved that you all finished together. WTG Tom!

[@LetsDoEverythingYT]

Fabulous video, every part of it. Made it look so fun!

[@runningchannel]

It was!

[@julietwistguernsey]

Great video guys, that looked fun (to watch, not to actually do obviously😂) - well done all. Oh, and Andy - give Tom a promotion!

[@andrewlinduschka1358]

I am "running" from Sunrise to Sunset for charity in August (about 14h20), so this video is much needed inspiration! Well done, everyone! Great vibes throughout.

[@christinaclementson]

Great effort! I’ve only ever done one 24 hour race, but as part of a team!! I learned that I never want to do another one 😂 Congratulations, you all did brilliantly!

[@rachaelwork]

I’m fairly new to running and didn’t realise that events like these existed! This looks like torture but SO MUCH FUN 🤩 it’s like a festival for folk who love to run 😅 run the night away instead of dance the night away! I’d love to do one of these. My goal as a runner is to run further not necessarily faster so this would be right up my street. Go at your own pace - you against you! Fab vlog of the event. Big fan of the running channels YT and podcast! X

[@vivienblack5321]

Fantastic effort all!!!❤

[@Jos-P]

Fantastic all round. Congratulations to everyone. But Tom, that was a huge effort, you were well in the mix.

[@ulfeliasson5413]

You are a crazy bunch of wonderful people. Well done.

[@runningchannel]

Thats a huge compliment, thank you!

[@bedroom09]

Love to see more 12/24 hours race! Also show us all the food you get to fuel that day!

[@clairetwinny]

Hi Sarah! I ran past you on one lap. Beautiful course, isn't it!

[@runningchannel]

Yes it was! How did you get on???

[@Alltagsabenteuer]

Amazing, congratulations!

[@eddieyew2713]

Wow. Just wow. Great job everyone.

[@Potato62271]

I did a 24 hour ran. I did 125 miles. I did not stop. I ate and ran at the same time. It was very hard.

[@mikeheath2050]

Brilliant video, not sure I could have a sleep lol. I ran 106km race in Huizhou last April, 50km of running and hill hiking plus 57km of hike/jog downhill. It was around 6200m of climb. After 19:30 hours we were done and I mean done lol. When we got back to the hotel, my running partner’s room had been given to someone else, she ended up sitting on a sofa in the lobby till the staff got out of bed! I don’t think I could have got up and running again if I’d lain down to sleep 😂 well done all of you, and definitely a promotion for Tom ;).

[@craigfaulkner8455]

This was epic Sarah and mo are both such amazing humans I can't wait to be able to run that far after my ACL injury

[@iansoady8113]

Love it ! I am going to do that race - maybe next year, would be good if you could get Andy there so I can say I raced an Olympian! Also give Tom that promo Andy...

[@Ckblab]

Well done all of you! These fun challenges and seeing the true love you have for one another are just a couple of things that get me out the door! The UK is on my bucket list of places to visit and WHEN I do, I’ll be sure to plan it around an event that I know you’ll all be at. Ultimately the London Marathon, but who knows when that’ll be based on the low percentage of the lottery. Cheers and well done again by all!

[@AaronGood]

The vibes during this video were absolutely immaculate. You guys always leave me wanting to run something like this before realising I'd simply perish

[@Kelly_Ben]

Congrats to you all, what an absolute blast to watch! We definitely need to rope Andy into an ultra! This format is my favorite. My first ultra was a 12 hour, 4 mile loop, with an aid station that would rival most restaurants! I brought a chaise lounge, and would sprawl out for 10 minutes stuffing my face at regular intervals. 😂 My favorite parts are always the people, the atmosphere, and the food!

[@AliWareham84]

Great video, TRC! I saw a few of you out on course. I was a solo runner and managed 21laps. Absolute hurt fest!

[@elnivekify]

Mo's training in Kenya gave him an advantage.

[@joevlog513]

Tom is a secret genius.

[@richardruns4cake]

Brilliant film 🎥 guys

[@mhardingspiderfan]

I haven't ran a 24 hour race, but I've ran 100 miles in 22 hours and I believe my strategy worked very well for me. I would run for 10 minutes, then walk for a minute (my course was flat, otherwise instead of a time schedule I would've planned on walking up every hill). To make sure I stayed on top of hydration and nutrition, I tried to drink and/or eat on all of my walking breaks.I never sat down in a chair - leads to lactic acid buildup. I tried to move efficiently through aid stations. Every moment you spend standing still will increase the time it takes for you to cover more distance.

[@autumnoley4046]

I started watching this channel as Team Mo. Switched to Team sarah. Now i am full heartedly Team Tom!❤

[@teroknor9947]

Hi, we did Endure 24 and we saw Mo and Sarah go past us when we were on our 20th lap (160k) We didn’t realise it was you until it was too late and didn’t have the energy to shout hi before you both disappeared down the trail. Our tactic was to try and get 10 laps done asap which we completed by 9:20pm. Then get some rest and get food on board and get ready for the night.. We managed to grind out the final 10 laps and finish our 20th lap at 11:31am. We only noticed the running channel gazebo on the 19th lap as well

[@garymanders1273]

I ran the Conti Thunder run 4 yrs on the trot...brilliant event...24hrs thousands of runners 10km laps...solo and team events..5 laps most i ran in a team of 6..a.was a tough hilly course with a long wood section...best bit running through the night with hundreds of head torches glowing all around moving guiding you on the way...camping with around 100 of my local running club..brilliant fun...well done all great vid.

[@katesmiles4208]

Conti thunder sounds a blast

[@nobletraders9033]

Congratulations to all athletes

[@hoisansio1099]

Andy, give Tom a promotion ❤

[@andymcm]

Brill vid and perfect to watch before load the car for Endure24 Leeds as a Solo as well.

[@alasdairdalton9735]

What a joyful video, excellent. Also, maybe Tom does deserve a promotion for running that far.

[@TheHutchRuns]

I've done Endure at Leeds 4 times, twice as a solo and twice in a team, met Anna there, fantastic events! My tactic was walk every 5th lap, eat every lap, even if I didn't feel hungry. I'd done 11 laps by 11.30pm and then a thunderstorm shut the course down for 4 hours which put a kibosh on my 100 mile plans but, if you can hit 60 miles by 12.30pm, 100 should be eminently achievable! I ended up with 15 laps and 75 miles.

[@kimberlymclaughlin1123]

Never for 24hrs. But I just did an endurance race of run 3.8km loop as many time from sunrise to sunset. Finished 73.6km in 14H:37 mins in 40°C heat. Pretty pumped with that

[@stevendeckert6373]

I did a 10 hour triathlon race as part of a team; we did 10 sprint triathlons in 10 hours. I was absolutely shattered by the end, having run 7 5k's and biked 12 miles 3x.

[@CatsAreTheBestPeople-mm1fo]

Does Andy realise he's volunteered to do an ultra? 🤔

[@iggalan]

OMG Tom you smashed it!!! Also so funny 😂 . Brilliant guys well done 👏

[@jassaljs]

Aha!! Finally get to see Tito👍

[@thedolenorway]

You all did great, but I have to agree with james; Tom was the winner here! He absolutely knocked it out of the park considering his experience compared to the rest of you guys. Really makes me want to do a 24h race, but right now I have bum knees and have to be patient and careful about my training.

[@davidisonyt]

i was there, also doing the solo, and didn't see any of you. Not sure how i missed you all!

[@runningchannel]

That’s so strange!

[@bendawson5376]

Loved this video, watched it whilst at Endure 24 Leeds. Now that you've ran it, what would you do differently? Would you do a video/chat about it on your podcast on how to train for it?

[@anapopa4100]

Amazing vibes!❤ I loved the mid-video illustration showing that Tom was smashing it 😂 And my only question is, how did the Garmin battery not drain with 24 hours of activity recording? 🤔 Also, Andy, give Tom a promotion 😀

[@andrewmcalister3462]

Looks like the gang had a whole lot of fun being sore, exhausted and sleep-deprived! 😈 C'mon Andy, time to step up.

[@slowbeau]

Andy, give Tom a promotion! 😂

[@summerphilhorenstein2598]

First off, I am definitely invested as I watch this to see how Mo’s speed will match up against James’ being the king of ultras. 😅 Also, I am thinking this would be so fun, while knowing full well my body would break if I tried it.😂

[@WaechterDerNacht]

I surely hope Andy vibes with a promotion, or at least a raise, for Tom... ^^

[@rcuadro]

I did a 24 hour event. My tactic was to survive. My knees said enough after 33 miles.

[@sambithdas921]

Thanks Tom for being a part of this channel.

[@jacksonm.6549]

This looked like fun! My friends and I go to this venue once a year, with all our fuel and drinks in the boot of our car, and run as many laps of the area as possible. Not in 24 hours...just 12. It would be great to run an official 24 hour race. I think I'd aim for 144km: 80km in the first 10 hours, nap, wake up and go for the goal. Include walks.

[@georgecrossman4977]

Anyone else immediately smile when the running channel’s new video notification pops up??? 😁

[@runningchannel]

we do... 🤣

[@kamallewis-gopie6956]

I'm going with Mo, just as the fastest runner 👍🏾

[@sarag4743]

Andy, give Tom a promotion puleeze!

[@thetrinerd]

one of my friends did this as part of a team! first time i’ve had FOMO, need to do it some year

[@runningchannel]

Yeah you need to do it!

[@bails57]

Great video. I've done Endure24 a few times as a team, great event. Our running club is planning on doing Equinox24 in September. It's a similar event, but with some much bigger hills... The Running Channel should enter it as a team as well!

[@WestNottsRunner]

Andy will definitely run an ultra soon given how much he enjoyed the marathon 😊 never done a 24 hour event but a friend is trying persuade me to do this one next year but I need some convincing yet. Did do a 12 hour event last year and despite it being in August it chucked it down for all 12 hours which some parts a mud slide despite being relatively flat! Still managed 70k though and called it after 10 hours. Excellent effort everyone and the camaraderie between you all almost certainly got you through. James, surely a one and a half year old should be a blessing not a handicap as you can get by on less sleep. Obviously enjoyed the peaceful night away though 😂

[@paulchambers4844]

Andy. Give Tom a promotion 😂😂😊

[@almckinnon1753]

I was there, can’t believe I didn’t see any of you lot 🤨

[@kmetz878]

Ultrarunning events sound like so much fun...until I remember that my body would literally break.

[@ahotcupofteaandagoodbook]

I was there, but somehow missed you all. Third year in a row for me as part of a team. I managed 7 laps this year. I loved it! I've just entered the ballot in the hope of running as a solo for the first time next year! 🤞

[@jamesmoss5404]

Ii love you all well done 😂

[@adamhenley8295]

Impressive work - a guy from my local parkrun finished 4th with 110 m (19 laps)

[@RunningMatt]

Got a 12hr race coming up next weekend; hoping to hit 100+km. Then looking to see if I can reach 100 miles at Endure next year.

[@DrGruffLes]

That was brilliant! I'd be interested in your gear set up/stratagy for this - what shoes did you wear as i think my feet would murder me, but my goal is to achieve an ultra :D

[@darrellbenge9235]

This is a great way to do an ultra distance. Loads of support, great setup, and the finish line is the one you set yourself.

[@nicknacks7824]

I wish I had a group of crazy runner friends like you all. It's a beautiful thing! ❤

[@bezauta]

Andy give Tom promotion. 😂