Saturday, November 21, 2026
· In 3 weeks
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The event takes place on a fully signed loop along a stretch of the River Thames in Staines-upon-Thames. Surfaces are mainly well made paths and tarmac with a short grass section, suitable for road shoes throughout the year. Participants choose their own distance within a 7-hour time challenge, with turn points at 3 km and 5 km around the 7 km loop. Finishers receive a themed medal, distance pins for longer distances, and a goody bag with vegan options. Aid tables at the start and finish of each lap supply savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan refreshments.
Fully signed riverside loop along the River Thames
7-hour time challenge - choose your own distance
3 km and 5 km turn points within the loop
Themed medal for all finishers of 3 km or more
Distance pins for half marathon and longer distances
Author of 'Run For Your Life' as guest of honour
Special event recognition for milestone races (50th, 100th, etc.) with a special running number
Aid table and drinks table at the start/finish of each lap
Start / Finish
The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Staines-upon-Thames
Same as start (loop)
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Themed medal
Distance pins for half marathon and longer
Goody bag with vegan option
Raffle of book copies
Author guest of honour
Special running number for milestone events (50th, 100th, etc.)
On the day
Water on course
Before you enter
Other questions
A time challenge is a running event where participants run as many laps as they wish within a set time limit (7 hours). You choose your own distance and finish whenever you've had enough.
The course is a signed loop along the River Thames, with the full lap measuring approximately 7 km. There are 3 km and 5 km turn points within each lap to support different distance choices.
The route is mainly well made paths and tarmac with a short grass section. Road shoes are suitable year round.
Yes, the event accepts both runners and walkers.
All finishers who complete at least 3 km receive a themed medal. Distance pins are provided for half marathon and longer distances, and every finisher receives a goody bag with a vegan option.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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