Saturn Running - Gilesgate

Gilesgate, United Kingdom • 29 Mar 2026

Event overview

Fraggle Run - North takes place on Sunday 29 March 2026 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU. The event is organised as a 7-hour Time Challenge. Entry at the reduced price of £17.00 is available only to members; membership also guarantees entry and a mini-me medal pin at each event attended. Number pick-up is on race day at registration. Final race information will be sent by email 7-10 days before the event.

Course, distances and facilities

The course is a signed trail route along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. A minimum distance of 3 km is required to be an official finisher and receive a medal. The event includes turn points to allow shorter distances for younger runners under UK Athletics rules. Finishers who reach longer distances receive distance pins on their medal ribbon.

Distances

  • 3 km minimum
  • 7 km / 4.37 miles full lap (may change to 3.28 miles loop)
  • Half marathon = 3 laps
  • Marathon = 6 laps
  • Ultra = 7 or more laps; 50 km option

There is an aid and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap with savoury, sweet and vegan options. Finishers receive a goody bag and a vegan goody bag is available on request. Toilets and changing facilities are at race HQ. Bag drop is unstaffed and items are left at the participant's responsibility. Headphones are allowed. The route uses public footpaths; participants should be considerate of other path users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50 Km Distance
42 km
Marathon (6 Laps)
21 km
Half Marathon (3 Laps)
7 km
Full Lap 4.37 Miles or 7 Km (subject to Change to 3.28 Mile Loop)
7 Hour Time Challenge With Minimum 3km Distance
Ultra (7 or More Laps)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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