Saturn Running - Gilesgate
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About the race
The Dun Holm Challenge Day 3 is part of a five-day series on a Durham route. The event is a seven hour Time Challenge held at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU on 29 May 2027. It is licensed by the Trail Running Association and run under UK Athletics rules.
Members of UK Athletics affiliated clubs receive a £2.00 entry discount. The course is a signed trail along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral; no navigation experience is required. The event allows participants to control their distance within the seven hour window. Walkers are also welcome.
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal; distance pins are provided for half-marathon distance and above. A goody bag is provided for finishers, with a vegan option available. Facilities at race HQ include toilets and changing areas. A bag drop is provided near the start and finish but is not staffed and items are left at the participant's risk; the organiser accepts no liability for lost items.
An aid table and drinks table are available at the start/finish of each lap offering drinks and a selection of snacks with vegan options. Final race instructions will be sent by email in the week before the event. Headphones are permitted.
Events take place on public footpaths so participants should be considerate of other users. Distances and lap information: - 3 km minimum, part of a lap - Full lap approximately 7 km or 4.37 miles, may change to a 3.28 mile loop - Half marathon equals 3 laps - Marathon equals 6 laps - Ultra equals 7 or more laps - 50 km option available Maximum permitted distances by age are applied in line with UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
