Saturn Running - New Herrington
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The Rubber Ducky Dash - North
The event takes place at Herrington Country Park, Chester Road, Penshaw, New Herrington, Houghton-le-Spring, DH4 7EL on Sunday 20 September 2026. It is organised as a seven hour Time Challenge that allows participants to choose how many laps to complete.
A lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The minimum recognised distance is 3 km, which is part of a lap. UK Athletics age restrictions apply to some distances.
Distances include:
- 3 km minimum, part of a lap
- 7 km lap (4.37 miles) or 3.28 mile loop alternative
- Half marathon requires 3 laps
- Marathon requires 6 laps; ultra requires 7 or more laps
- 50 km distance available
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a rubber duck themed medal and a rubber duck. Distance pins are available for half-marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra achievements and are added to the medal ribbon. Finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available if requested at entry.
Facilities and race provisions include toilets at the venue HQ, parking, an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap with savoury and sweet options including vegan choices, a non-secure bag drop area, and allowance of headphones. Final race instructions and number pick up information are sent by email in the week before the event; numbers are collected on the day at registration. Runners use public footpaths and are asked to be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
