Saturn Running - Gilesgate

The Snow Globe Gallop Bobble Hat Run - North

This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event held at Durham Amateur Rowing Club on a signed trail course along the River Wear with views of the Cathedral. Participants may choose their own distance; the minimum distance to be an official finisher is 3 km. A full lap is 7 km (about 4.37 miles) but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions. Turn points at 3 km and 5 km are provided within the lap.

Distances available include:

• 3 km
• 5 km
• 10 km
• Half Marathon
• Marathon
• 50 km
• Ultra Marathon
• Time Challenge (7 hours)

Finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal and a bobble hat. Distance pins are awarded for half-marathon distance and longer and will be attached to the medal ribbon. A standard goody bag is provided to finishers and a vegan goody bag option is available. Aid and drinks tables are located at the start and finish of each lap with a selection of drinks and snacks including crisps, cheese, fruit, cookies and vegan options.

Venue facilities include toilets and changing. Bag drop is available near the start and finish but is not staffed and items are left at the participant's responsibility. Pay and display parking is available in the city centre and nearby streets; participants must not use the rowing club car park. Final race day instructions are sent by email in the week before the event and race numbers are picked up at registration on the day. Headphones are allowed and runners should be considerate of other public footpath users. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.