Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Staines-upon-Thames

Event overview

The SATURN Great British Bake Run on 09 August 2026 is a 7-hour timed running event held at The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. Runners choose their own distance during the 7-hour period; the minimum recorded distance for a finisher is 3 km. The main lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. Lap counts given by the organiser: 3 laps for a half-marathon, 6 for a marathon, 7 or more for an ultra; a 50 km distance is also available. The course follows a stretch of the River Thames, is fully signed, and is mainly on well-made paths and tarmac with a short grass section. Road running shoes are suitable. Maximum field is 300 entrants. Entries close 08/08/2026. Minimum age is 12 years. Age restrictions apply for longer distances: runners over 45 km must be 20 years or older; 18- and 19-year-olds may run up to 45 km.

Facilities and additional information

Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a cupcake-shaped medal with a magnet. Distance pins are available for half-marathon and longer distances (Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50 km, Ultra). There is a goody bag and a vegan goody bag option. An aid table and drinks table are provided at the start/finish each lap with drinks and snacks, including vegan options. A baking competition will award prizes for best tasting, best looking, and best effort cakes; submitted cakes will be available on the aid table. Toilets, changing facilities, parking at Bridge Street Car Park (Staines), unsecured bag drop, headphones allowed, and a race-day number pick-up at registration are provided. Transfers and deferrals are permitted under the organiser's terms. Final race instructions are sent to entrants before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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