Saturn Running - Northampton
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About the race
The Zipping Zebra Run in Northampton is a seven hour Time Challenge held around the Northampton Washlands on well maintained paths and trail. Runners may choose how many laps to complete within the allotted time; the minimum recorded distance for a finisher is 3 km.
Distances and common lap structure:
- 3 km minimum finisher distance.
- 7 km full lap (approximately 4.37 miles), with 3k and 5k turn points.
- Half marathon equals 3 laps.
- Marathon equals 6 laps.
- Ultra distance is 7 laps or more.
- A 50 km option is available, just under 6 laps.
- 5 km, 10 km and Time Challenge entries are offered.
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon and longer distances; available pins include Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50 km and Ultra and are attached to the medal ribbon. All finishers receive a goody bag, with a vegan goody bag option.
There is an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap with sweet and savoury options and vegan choices. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules; UK Athletics affiliated club members receive a £2 entry discount. Members of the organiser receive a guaranteed entry, a mini-me medal pin and a lowest entry price that is £10 lower than full price.
The venue provides toilets but no changing rooms or showers. Limited parking is on site; nearby parking may incur charges. A supervised but unsecured bag area is available. Headphones are allowed. Events take place on public footpaths so runners should be considerate of other users. The regular course may be changed after a health and safety review. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
