Saturn Running - Staines-upon-Thames
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The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run : Saturn Running, Staines-upon-Thames
The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run is organised by Saturn Running at Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines-upon-Thames, TW18 4SU. The event takes place along a stretch of the River Thames and is described as fully signed with mainly well made paths and tarmac and a very short grass section.
Distances available include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon (13.1 mi)
- Marathon (26.2 mi)
- Ultra / Timed Challenge (including 50 km)
The format is a timed challenge with a seven hour time limit that allows competitors to choose how many laps to complete. A full lap is listed as 4.37 miles (7 km) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The minimum recorded distance is 5 km; typical lap counts are three laps for a half marathon, six for a marathon and seven or more for an ultra. Road shoes are suitable year round. The course route may be altered following an event health and safety review.
Included for finishers are a themed finisher medal, a bobble hat, a goody bag with a vegan option, a full aid table with vegan choices, toilets, bag drop and distance pins for half-marathon distance and above. There are no dedicated changing rooms or showers. Parking is available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines. Headphones are allowed and participants should be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
