Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - New Herrington
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SATURN - Ooops I Ran It Again - North
The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge held within Herrington Country Park, New Herrington, Houghton-le-Spring. It takes place on trail sections of public footpaths and uses a multi-lap format; the final route will be confirmed a few weeks before the event. The course is described as flat and subject to change after a health and safety review.
Minimum official finishing distance is 3 km, and the lap length is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) with a possible alternative loop of 3.28 miles depending on course conditions. The event includes intermediate 3 km and 5 km turn points to allow compliance with UK Athletics age rules. Distance-to-lap examples provided are: three laps for a half marathon, six laps for a marathon, seven or more for an ultra, and a 50 km option is available.
Support at the start/finish of each lap includes an aid and drinks table with a selection of drinks and savoury and sweet snacks, including vegan options. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal and a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is offered. Distance achievement pins are available for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances. Toilets and changing are available at the venue HQ, parking is onsite, and a non-secure bag drop is provided. Headphones are allowed. Maximum entrants 300. Minimum age 12 years; additional age limits apply for distances over 45 km. Transfers and deferrals are available for specified fees. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
