Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Aberdare

APR
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2026
Read all about the Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Aberdare on 26 Apr 2026 in Aberdare.
Sun 26 Apr 2026
50 kilometers Marathon Half Marathon 7 kilometers

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Event overview

SATURN TOO - The Nearly But Not Quite London Marathon is a 7 hour timed running event on Sunday, 26 April 2026 at Dare Valley Country Park in Wales. It is organised by Saturn Too Limited, a franchise partner of Saturn Running. The event accepts up to 300 entrants. Entries close 25/04/2026. Entry fees listed are £33 for affiliated runners and £35 for unattached runners. Minimum age for entry is 12 years.

Distances, course and race services

  • 3 km minimum distance
  • 7 km full lap (listed also as 4.37 miles); loop may change to 3.28 miles
  • Half marathon = 3 laps
  • Marathon = 6 laps
  • Ultra = 7 or more laps
  • 50 km option available

The course runs on well maintained footpaths around Dare Valley Country Park with countryside views and is described as suitable for a road trainer. There are 3k and 5k turn points within the lap to meet age-distance rules. Anyone running over 45 km must be 20 years or older; 18- and 19-year-olds may run up to 45 km.

Race-day services include an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap with savoury and sweet snacks and vegan options, a finisher goody bag (including a vegan option), and themed finisher medals for anyone who completes at least 3 km. Distance pins are provided for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances. Toilets and a cafe are available; there are no changing rooms or showers. Free parking is provided. A bag drop is available but is not secure. Bone-conducting headphones only are allowed. Transfers and deferrals are possible for specified fees. Number pick-up is on the day; final instructions are sent by email before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50km Distance Available
Marathon
Marathon (6 Laps)
Half Marathon
Half Marathon (3 Laps)
7 km
Lap Distance 7km (4.37 Miles)
Minimum Distance 3km
Ultra (7 or More Laps)

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