Saturn Running - Egham
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Event
The Eggcellent Easter Orange Run is the first day of a five-day running series held in Runnymede at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club, Riverside, Egham TW20 0AA. The event is a 7-hour Time Challenge that allows participants to choose how far they run within the time limit. The event is open to walkers and runners and includes a membership option; a reduced entry price is available to members. Entry fees range from £18 to £35 depending on distance.
Course and distances
The course runs along a stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed and is approximately 60% on well-made path or tarmac, with the remainder on grass and light trail that can get muddy. A lap measures 4.37 miles (7 km) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The event includes 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap.
Available distances:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra Marathon
- Time Challenge (7-hour)
A half marathon requires 3 laps, a marathon 6 laps, and an ultra 7 or more laps. Completion of at least 3 km is classed as an official finish and earns an Easter egg themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra distances.
Support and facilities
There is an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap with savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items. Race HQ offers toilets, changing facilities and a cafe. Bag drop is provided next to the start/finish but is unmanned. A large pay-on-exit car park is at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Headphones are allowed and participants are asked to be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
