Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Saturn Running - Have You Ever Seen A Nessie in The Thames Charity Run
This is a charity Time Challenge event held by Saturn Running along a stretch of the River Thames in Staines. The event raises money for The Mental Health Foundation through a mandatory surcharge and optional donations that are matched by the organiser. A compulsory £2 surcharge on every race entry is donated in full to the charity. An optional £3 donation adds a mini Nessie pin and is matched by Saturn so local rehoming centres receive £6 for each pin option selected. Ten percent of race profits are also donated.
The event runs as a seven hour Time Challenge with flexible distances. The minimum recorded distance is 3 km and a full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) though the loop length may change. Turn points at 3 km and 5 km are provided to meet UK Athletics age rules.
Available distances
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra marathon and 50 km
- Time Challenge option
The course follows mainly well made paths and tarmac with a short grass section, is fully signed, and is suitable for road shoes. Finishers completing at least 3 km receive a Nessie themed medal; additional distance pins are awarded for longer distances. Finishers receive a goody bag with a vegan option. There is an aid table with drinks and snacks at the start and finish area. Toilets are available on site. A bag drop is provided but is not secure. Headphones are allowed and participants should be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
