Saturn Running - Gilesgate
Gilesgate, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026
Event summary
The GNR & Time Turner 2026 is a Time Challenge running event organised by Saturn Running on 30 August 2026 at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU. The event runs for seven hours and allows participants to choose how many laps or kilometres they complete. A member-only entry price of £17 is available; standard entry prices range from £18 to £29 depending on distance.
Course, distances and logistics
The course is a signed trail loop along the River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. A full lap is listed as 7 km (4.37 miles) but may change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. There are internal 3 km and 5 km turn points to meet age-distance rules. Completion of 3 km qualifies as an official finish and earns a medal; distance pins are awarded for half-marathon distance and above (Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50 km and Ultra).
Distances offered:
- 3 km
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- 50 km
- Ultra Marathon
- Time Challenge
Facilities include toilets, changing areas, an unstaffed bag drop near the start/finish (items left at participant risk), aid and drinks tables at the start/finish of each lap with vegan options, and nearby free on-street or pay-and-display parking. Final race instructions are sent by email 7-10 days before the event and race numbers are collected on the day at registration. Headphones are allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.