Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Houghton le Spring
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Event overview
This is a themed 7 hour timed running event organised by Saturn Running at Herrington Country Park on Sunday, 19 July 2026. Entrant limit is 300. Open registration categories list fees of £29 for affiliated and £27 for unattached. Minimum age is 12 years. Entries close on 18 July 2026. Transfers are available online for £2.50 up to the day before the event; deferral to another event is available for a one-off fee of £18. Anyone wishing to run over 45 km must be at least 20 years old; 18 and 19 year olds may run up to 45 km.
Distances, course and facilities
- Minimum distance: 3 km.
- Full lap: 4.37 miles (about 7 km); may change to a 3.28 mile loop.
- Half marathon: 3 laps.
- Marathon: 6 laps.
- Ultra: 7 or more laps.
- 50 km distance available.
The course is within Herrington Country Park; the final route will be announced a few weeks before the event and may change after a health and safety review. Medals are awarded to finishers who complete at least 3 km. Distance pins are given for half-marathon, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances and are attached to the medal ribbon. Facilities at the start/finish include toilets, parking, an aid table with drinks and snacks including vegan options, a non-secure bag drop, and number pick up on the day. Headphones are allowed. Participants should be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.