Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge - Gilesgate

SATURN - Dun Holm Challenge - Day 1 - North

This is Day 1 of a five day series of timed trail events held in Durham. The course runs along a stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is fully signed. The event is a 7 hour time challenge that allows participants to choose how many laps to complete, with a minimum official finish distance of 3 km.

There are marked 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap to allow younger runners to comply with UK Athletics distance rules. The regular lap is given as 4.37 miles (about 7 km) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. The course is classified as trail and is subject to change after a health and safety review.

Amenities at the race HQ include toilets and changing facilities, an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap, a goody bag for finishers with a vegan option, and distance pins for those completing half-marathon distance or more. A themed medal is awarded to any official finisher of at least 3 km. Bags may be left near the start and finish at the owner’s risk. Headphones are permitted. Parking options include nearby free on-street parking or pay and display city centre parking.

• 3 km minimum official finish
• 7 km lap approx 4.37 miles subject to change
• Half marathon 3 laps
• Marathon 6 laps
• Ultra 7 or more laps
• 50 km distance available

Minimum age 12 years. Entrants are capped at 300. Competitors over 45 km must be at least 20 years old; 18 and 19 year olds may run up to 45 km only. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.