Saturn Running - Gilesgate
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The Valentines Run - North
This trail event at Durham Amateur Rowing Club runs along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. It is a fully signed course on public footpaths and requires no navigation experience. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules.
The format is a seven hour time challenge that allows participants to choose how many laps to complete. The minimum official finishing distance is 3 km. A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap to support younger runners and comply with age rules. Lap counts listed for standard distances:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra marathon
- Time Challenge seven hour
Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon and longer distances. Finishers receive a goody bag with a vegan option available on request. Aid and drinks tables are provided at the start/finish of each lap with snacks and vegan choices. Toilets and changing are available at race HQ. Bag drop is unstaffed and items are left at the participant's risk. Pay and display parking is available nearby; parking in the rowing club car park is not permitted. Headphones are allowed. Entry fees range from £18 to £30 and member discounts apply. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
