Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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Saturn Running : Have You Ever Seen A Nessie in The Thames Charity Run
Saturn Running stages a charity Time Challenge along the River Thames from The Last Hop in Staines. The event raises funds for The Mental Health Foundation; a £2 surcharge on every race is donated in full, and an optional £3 donation buys a mini Nessie pin that Saturn will match. Ten percent of event profits are also donated. Members receive a lower entry price, guaranteed entry and a mini pin.
The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose how many laps to run. The minimum distance is 3 km. A full lap is approximately 7 km (about 4.37 miles) though course length may change depending on conditions. There are 3k and 5k turn points for younger runners. Typical lap counts are 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or more for an ultra; a 50 km option is available.
Distances
- 3 km minimum for official finisher status
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra and 50 km
- Time Challenge 7 hour format
The course runs along a river stretch, is fully signed and is mainly on surfaced paths and tarmac with a short grass section; road shoes are suitable year round. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a Nessie themed medal and distance pins are awarded for half marathon distance and above. Finishers receive a goody bag with a vegan option. There is an aid table with drinks and snacks at the start/finish of each lap. The venue has toilets but no separate changing rooms or showers. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines. Headphones are allowed and participants are asked to be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
