Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Will Run For Ice Cream 2026
Will Run For Ice Cream 2026 is a seven hour Time Challenge held at The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court in Staines. The event allows participants to control their distance within the time limit, with walkers welcome and UK Athletics age restrictions applied for younger runners. Membership provides a reduced entry price of £10 on the lowest entry tier, guaranteed entry, and a mini-me medal pin.
Distances and route options include:
- 3 km minimum distance
- 5 km and 10 km options
- Half marathon (3 laps)
- Marathon (6 laps)
- 50 km and Ultra options
- Time Challenge open distance
A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles), with a possible alternative 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The lap contains 3 km and 5 km turn points to accommodate UK Athletics rules for younger participants. The course runs alongside 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.
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive an ice cream themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon and longer distances and are attached to the medal ribbon. A standard goody bag is provided to finishers, with a vegan goody bag option. An aid table and drinks are available at the start/finish of each lap with savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese, and vegan items.
Venue toilets are available but there are no separate changing rooms or showers. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines TW18 4TP. Final race instructions are sent by email in the week before the event and number pick up takes place on the day at race registration. There is an unsecured bag drop at the start/finish area. Headphones are permitted and participants are asked to be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
