Saturn Running - Gilesgate
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Event overview
Remembrance Run 2026 - North East is organised by Saturn Running and takes place on 8 November 2026 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham. The event honours those who died in past conflicts and awards a themed Remembrance medal to finishers who complete at least 3 km. Members receive a reduced entry price of £10 less than full price, guaranteed entry and a mini-pin at events.
Course and format
The event is a trail run along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The course is fully signed. It is run as a time-challenge format lasting 6 hours 32 minutes, during which participants may complete as many laps as they wish. A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) though the loop may change to 3.28 miles depending on course conditions. A 3 km and a 5 km turn point are provided within the lap. Three laps equal a half marathon, six laps equal a marathon and seven or more laps constitute an ultra; a 50 km option is available. A two-minute silence will be observed during the event and those two minutes will be deducted from competitors’ recorded times.
Entries, facilities and services
Distances offered include:
- 3 km : open
- 5 km : entrants aged 12 and over
- 10 km : entrants aged 16 and over
- Half Marathon : entrants aged 17 and over
- Marathon : entrants aged 18 and over
- 50 km : entrants aged 20 and over
- Ultra Marathon / Time Challenge : entrants aged 20 and over
Entry prices are listed between £18 and £34. Finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon and longer distances and are attached to the medal ribbon. Aid and drinks tables are provided at the start/finish of each lap with a range of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items. Toilets, a bar and showers are available at the rowing club. A non-secure bag-drop is provided. Headphones are allowed and participants should be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
