Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Gilesgate
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Event information
SATURN - A Christmas Carol Bobble Hat Run - North takes place on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU. The event is a 7 hour timed challenge on a flat, fully signed trail along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Maximum entrants are 300 and entries close on 13/12/2025. Bobble hat entries are sold out; entries from 6 November include a running buff.
Facilities, distances and rules
- Minimum: 3 km (official finisher receives medal and buff)
- Lap: 7 km (4.37 miles) - possible alternative 3.28 mile loop
- Half marathon: 3 laps
- Marathon: 6 laps
- Ultra: 7+ laps; 50 km option available
A 3k turn point and 5k turn point are marked inside the lap to meet UK Athletics age rules. Distance pins are given for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50km and ultra achievements. Aid and drinks tables are available at the start/finish of each lap with snacks and vegan options. All finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Toilets and changing facilities are provided at the venue HQ. Free on-street parking and pay-and-display city centre parking are nearby. A bag drop is available but not secure. Headphones are allowed. Transfers and deferrals are available subject to organiser terms and fees. Minimum age 12 years; participants over 45 km must be 20 years or older; 18-19 year olds may run up to 45 km. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
