Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Have You Ever Seen A Nessie in The Thames Charity Run
This is a charity Time Challenge organised by Saturn Running along the River Thames 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. A surcharge of £2.00 is added to every entry and is donated in full to The Mental Health Foundation. An optional £3.00 pin donation is available; each £3.00 pin donation is matched by Saturn so local rehoming centres receive £6.00. Saturn also donates 10% of event profits to charity.
The course follows a signed route on mainly well made paths and tarmac with a short grass section. Road shoes are suitable year round. There are turn points to allow younger runners to comply with UK Athletics distance rules. Lap counts noted by the organiser: three laps for a half marathon, six for a marathon and seven or more for an ultra. A 50 km option is available.
Medals and finishing items: runners who complete at least 3 km receive a Nessie themed medal. Distance pins are issued for half-marathon distance and above, and a mini Nessie pin can be added for the optional donation. Finishers receive a goody bag with a vegan option available.
Facilities at The Last Hop include toilets; there are no separate changing rooms or showers. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park, Staines. Number pick up is on the day at race registration. A bag drop is provided but is not secure. Headphones are allowed. The course is on public footpaths so runners should be considerate of other users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
