Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Staines-upon-Thames
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Event details
The event takes place on Friday, 5 December 2025. It is a seven-hour timed challenge with flexible start times during the day. Entrants may run any distance they choose, subject to UK Athletics age rules. Maximum field size is 300 and entries close on 04/12/2025. Minimum age is 12 years; runners over 45 km must be 20 or older, and 18-19 year olds may run up to 45 km. Transfer and deferral rules: online transfers cost £2.50 up to the day before the event; later deferrals to another event cost £18 if arranged before the event. Entry fees listed are Affiliated £25 and Unattached £27. Completing at least 3 km earns an official finisher medal. Finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Distance pins are provided for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances.
Distances
- Minimum distance: 3 km
- Full lap: 4.37 miles / 7 km (may change to 3.28 miles)
- 3 laps = half marathon
- 6 laps = marathon
- 7+ laps = ultra
- 50 km option available
Course and facilities
Location: Unit 2, Last Hop, Thames Edge, Clarence Street, Staines TW18 4SU. The course runs along a stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed and mainly on well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section; road shoes are suitable. The regular course may be changed after a health and safety review. Aid and drinks tables are available at the start/finish area each lap with savoury, sweet and vegan options. Toilets and changing facilities are at the venue and a non-secure bag storage area is provided. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park, Staines TW18 4TP. Headphones are allowed and participants should be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
