Saturn Running - Gilesgate

Event overview

Fraggle Run - North is scheduled for 29 March 2026 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU. The event is organised by Saturn Running and takes place on a trail along the River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. The course is fully signed and held on public footpaths; headphones are allowed and participants are asked to be considerate of other path users.

Race format and facilities

The event includes a 7 hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose how many laps to run. The minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. A full lap is listed as 4.37 miles (about 7 km), though this may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap. Lap counts given are: 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 laps for a marathon, and 7 or more laps for an ultra; a 50 km option is also available.

Distances offered:

• 3 km
• 5k
• 10k
• Half-Marathon
• Marathon
• 50km
• Time Challenge

Entry fees shown in the event information range from about £16 to £29, and a member-only entry price of £17 is mentioned. Age limits are listed per distance (for example 5k open to entrants aged 12 and over, 10k 14 and over, half-marathon 17 and over, marathon 18 and over, 50km and Time Challenge 20 and over).

Facilities at race HQ include toilets and changing, an unstaffed bag drop, aid and drinks tables at the start/finish of each lap with vegan options, and finisher goody bags with a vegan choice. Medals are awarded for completing at least 3 km, with additional distance pins for half-marathon and longer. Number pick up is on the day at race registration; final instructions are sent by email shortly before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.