Saturn Running - Gilesgate
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About the race
Saturn Running stages the Elf Bobble Hat Run at Durham Amateur Rowing Club on Sunday 12 December 2027. The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge on a signed trail course along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. The course uses laps; the minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km and a full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles), though the loop may be changed to a 3.28 mile circuit depending on conditions. The organiser provides 3k and 5k turn points within the lap to support UK Athletics age rules.
Available distance options include:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra / Time Challenge
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal and a bobble hat; distance pins are awarded for half-marathon distance or greater and are attached to the medal ribbon. Finishers also receive a goody bag with a vegan option. An aid and drinks table is provided at the start/finish of each lap with food and drink options, including vegan choices.
The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules. Members receive a reduced entry price and guaranteed entry; affiliated club members receive a discount. Toilets and changing facilities are available. Bag drop is unstaffed and left at participants own risk. Pay and display parking is available nearby; parking in the rowing club car park is not permitted. Headphones are allowed and runners should be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
