Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Staines-upon-Thames
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SATURN Will Run for Ice Cream 2026 : Staines upon Thames
This is a 7 hour Time Challenge held at The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines. The event takes place on a signed out-and-back loop along a stretch of the River Thames on mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable year round.
Distances and lap structure:
- Minimum: 3 km, counted as part of a lap
- Full lap: 7 km (4.37 miles) or possibly a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions
- Half marathon: 3 laps
- Marathon: 6 laps
- Ultra: 7 or more laps; a 50 km option is available
You must meet the minimum age of 12 years to enter. Anyone running beyond 45 km must be at least 20 years old; 18 and 19 year olds may run up to 45 km. The event is limited to 300 entrants and entries close on 04/07/2026.
Facilities and race services include signed course navigation, aid and drinks tables at the start finish of each lap with a selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items, toilets and changing facilities at the venue HQ, and a non secure bag drop. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive an ice cream themed medal and a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Distance pins are awarded for half marathon, mega half, marathon, 50 km and ultra on the medal ribbon. Number pick up is on the day at race registration. Transfers and deferrals are available for fees set by the organiser. Headphones are allowed and runners should be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
