Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Love it or Hate it Run - Staines-upon-Thames
Saturn Running stages a riverside event at The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court in Staines. The format includes a 7 hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose their own distance, with a minimum official finisher distance of 3 km. A full lap is described as 4.37 miles (7 km) though the loop may be changed to 3.28 miles depending on course conditions. The course runs along the River Thames, is fully signed, and is mainly on well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable year round.
Distances include:
- 3 km
- 5 km, entrants aged 12 and over
- 10 km, entrants aged 16 and over
- Half Marathon, entrants aged 17 and over
- Marathon, entrants aged 18 and over
- 50 km, entrants aged 20 and over
- Ultra Marathon, entrants aged 18 and over
- Time Challenge, entrants aged 18 and over
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a marmite themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon distance and above and are attached to the medal ribbon to indicate achievement. There is an aid table and drinks at the start/finish of each lap with savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items. All finishers receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Toilets and changing facilities are provided at the venue, and parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines. Number pick up is on the day at race registration. Headphones are allowed and runners should be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
