Saturn Running - Egham

Overview

The Christmas Jumper Jaunt by Saturn Running is a flexible midweek time challenge held at Wraysbury Skiff and Punting Club on the River Thames in Egham. The event encourages festive attire but this is optional. Entry fees range from £18 to £30 and members receive a £10 lower entry fee, guaranteed entry and a mini-me medal pin at each event.

Course and event details

The event runs on a fully signed out-and-back lap beside the River Thames. The surface is approximately 60% well-made path or tarmac and 40% grass and light trail, which can become muddy at times. Road shoes are suitable year round; trail shoes may be preferred for extra grip. The regular course may be adjusted subject to health and safety reviews and land owner approval.

Distances and format

• Minimum distance 3 km, counted as part of a lap.
• Full lap approximately 7 km or 4.37 miles, possible change to a 3.28 mile loop.
• 5 km and 10 km options.
• Half marathon equals 3 laps.
• Marathon equals 6 laps.
• Ultra equals 7 or more laps; 50 km distance available.
• 7 hour Time Challenge allows runners to choose distance.

Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a medal. Distance pins are issued for half marathon, mega-half, marathon, 50 km and ultra achievements and attached to the medal ribbon. Finishers receive a goody bag with a vegan option. An aid table with savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items is positioned at the start and finish of each lap. Toilets are available at The Last Hop; there are no separate changing rooms or showers. A pay on exit carpark is at Runnymede Pleasure Grounds. Number pick up is on the day at race registration and final instructions are emailed in the week before the event. A unsecured bag drop is provided. Headphones are allowed and runners should be considerate of other public path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.