Saturn Running - Gilesgate
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Save The Rhino Run - North (Durham)
Saturn Running organises the Save The Rhino Run - North at Durham Amateur Rowing Club. The event raises money and awareness for Save The Rhino. For an additional £3 participants can buy a rhino pin; 100% of this amount is donated to the charity and matched by Saturn Running.
The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge that allows participants to choose their distance. The minimum official finisher distance is 3 km. A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap to support UK Athletics age restrictions. Lap counts for standard distances are: 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon, 7 or more for an ultra; a 50 km option is available.
The course follows a stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is classified as a trail run. The route is fully signed. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal; distance pins are available for half-marathon distance and above and are attached to the medal ribbon.
Facilities and event details include toilets and changing at race HQ, an unstaffed bag drop, pay and display parking in the city centre, aid and drinks tables at the start/finish of each lap with vegan options, a vegan goody bag option, and allowance of headphones. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Membership offers a £10 lower entry price and guaranteed entry plus a mini-me medal pin; runners in UK Athletics affiliated clubs receive a £2 discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
