Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Event details
The Sloth Scamper is a 7-hour Time Challenge organised by Saturn Running on 14 March 2026 at The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. Entrants may choose how many laps to run within the 7-hour period. A reduced entry price is available to members; members are guaranteed entry and receive a small medal pin at events. Headphones are allowed. The event is held on public footpaths and participants should be considerate of other path users.
Course, distances and facilities
The course runs along a stretch of the River Thames, is fully signed, and is mainly on well made paths and tarmac with a short grass section. Road shoes are suitable year round. A minimum distance of 3 km is required to be an official finisher and to receive the event medal. The lap length is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. A 3 km turn point and 5 km turn point are provided within the lap. Lap counts noted in event information: 3 laps = half-marathon, 6 laps = marathon, 7+ laps = ultra; a 50 km distance is also available.
Distances offered:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra Marathon
- Time Challenge
Facilities at the venue include toilets and changing rooms. An aid table and drinks table are provided at the start/finish of each lap with snacks and vegan options. Finishers receive a goody bag, with a vegan option available on request. A non-secure bag-drop area and car parking at Bridge Street Car Park, Staines (TW18 4TP) are noted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
