Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Saturn Running Eggcellent Easter Five in Five Days Series
This is a five day series with each day given a different Easter Bunny egg colour. Day 1 is the Orange Egg Run, Day 2 the Pink Egg Run, Day 3 the Green Egg Run, Day 4 the Purple Egg Run and Day 5 the Blue Egg Run. Entrants may enter all five days or individual days.
The event includes an eight hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose their distance. The minimum distance is 3 km. A full lap is listed as 4.37 miles or 7 km and may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The course includes 3 km and 5 km turn points. It is three laps for a half marathon, six laps for a marathon and seven or more laps for an ultra. A 50 km option is available.
The course follows a stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed and is mainly on well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a medal. Distance pins are available for half marathon or longer distances and one pin is attached to the medal ribbon.
Facilities at the race HQ include toilets, changing and a cafe. Bag drop is unmanned and items are left at the participant own risk. There is pay and display parking and some free nearby street parking. Final race instructions are sent by email 7 to 10 days before the event and race numbers are collected at registration on the day. Headphones are allowed and runners are asked to be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
