The Christmas Jumper Jaunt
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Event overview
The Christmas Jumper Jaunt is a midweek running event by Saturn Running at The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. The event is run as a 7 hour Time Challenge that allows participants to choose how far they run. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. Members are offered a reduced entry price of £20. Standard prices shown range from £18 to £27.
Distances and format
- 3 km minimum finisher distance
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (3 laps of the course)
- Marathon (6 laps of the course)
- 50 km
- Ultra Marathon (7 laps or more)
- Time Challenge seven-hour format
The full lap is listed as 4.37 miles (7 km) but may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points on the lap and UK Athletics age restrictions apply for some distances.
Course, facilities and services
The course runs along a stretch of the River Thames, is fully signed, and is mainly on paths and tarmac with a short grass section. Road shoes are suitable. Toilets and changing facilities are available at the venue. Aid and drinks tables are provided at the start/finish of each lap. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a medal and distance pins are given for half-marathon and longer. Goody bags, including a vegan option, are provided to finishers. Headphones are allowed and there is parking at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
