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Saturn Running - Gilesgate

Gilesgate, United Kingdom • 30 Aug 2026

Event overview

Saturn Running stages the GNR & Time Turner 2026 in Durham on Sunday 30 August 2026. The race HQ is at Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU. The event is a 7 hour Time Challenge that lets participants choose how many laps to run, with a minimum distance of 3 km. Walkers are welcome.

The advertised entry price of £17.00 is available only to members. Members are guaranteed entry and receive a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend.

Course, distances and facilities

The course is a signed trail along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. A 3k and a 5k turn point are on the lap to allow compliance with UK Athletics age rules. Toilets and changing facilities are available at race HQ. A bag drop is provided but is not staffed and items are left at the participant's own risk. There is nearby free on-street parking or pay-and-display city centre parking. Headphones are allowed. An aid table and drinks table are provided at the start/finish of each lap, offering drinks and snacks with vegan options. Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal; distance pins are provided for half-marathon distance and above. Finishers also receive a goody bag; a vegan goody bag option is available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

  • Minimum: 3 km (part of a lap)
  • Full lap: 7 km or 4.37 miles (may change to a 3.28 mile loop)
  • Half marathon: 3 laps
  • Marathon: 6 laps
  • Ultra: 7+ laps (50 km distance available)
United Kingdom North East (England) Gilesgate

Race information

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