Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Strawberry Shortcake Scamper : Staines-upon-Thames
Saturn Running stages the Strawberry Shortcake Scamper at The Last Hop in Staines. The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose how many laps to run, with a minimum distance of 3 km to be an official finisher. A full lap is 4.37 miles (about 7 km) though the course may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap to meet UK Athletics age rules.
Distances available include:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra Marathon
- Time Challenge
The route runs along a stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed and mainly on well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section, so road shoes are suitable. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal; additional distance pins are issued for half-marathon and longer finishes, with pins for Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra attached to the medal ribbon.
Aid and drinks tables are located at the start and finish of each lap with savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan options. Finishers receive a goody bag, with a vegan goody bag option. The Last Hop provides toilets but no separate changing rooms or showers. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park, Staines TW18 4TP. Number pick up is on the day at race registration; final instructions are sent by email beforehand. A bag drop is available but not secure. Headphones are allowed and runners are asked to be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
