Sunday, May 30, 2027
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The longest option on the day, run as seven or more laps of the signed 7 km trail loop within the seven hour time limit. Finishers at this distance earn a themed medal and a distance pin.
Fully signed riverside trail loop beside the River Wear
Views of Durham Cathedral on the route
Seven hour time challenge, run as far as you choose
Themed finishers medal for everyone covering 3 km or more
Distance pins awarded for half marathon distance and above
Day 4 of the Durham 5 in 5 Days series
Start / Finish
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, beside the River Wear
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, beside the River Wear (same point as the start)
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Themed finishers medal for completing at least 3 km
Distance pins for half marathon distance and above
Mini-me medal pin for members at each event
On the day
Toilets
Changing facilities
Bag drop
Before you enter
Other questions
Everyone starts together and the clock runs for seven hours. You decide on the day how many laps of the 7 km signed loop you want to run, and you can stop whenever you have had enough or when the time runs out.
A full lap is 7 km, or 4.37 miles. The half marathon is three laps, the marathon is six laps, and the ultra is seven or more laps, with a 50 km option also available.
Members pay the lowest entry price, which is £10 less than the full price, and they are guaranteed entry. Runners who belong to a UK Athletics affiliated club receive a £2 discount.
The venue has toilets and changing facilities, an unstaffed bag drop close to the start and finish area, and aid and drinks tables that include vegan options.
Yes. The loop is a non-technical riverside trail that is fully signed, so runners used to road events can take it on comfortably, and the timed format means you can stop whenever you want.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Durham, United Kingdom
Sunday, May 30, 2027
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