Saturday, April 24, 2027
Distance
Cutoff
Terrain
Difficulty
The longest option on the card. Runners keep lapping the riverside circuit within the seven hour limit until they reach 50 km, which works out at a little over seven of the listed 7 km laps.
Riverside laps along the River Thames
Fully signed, mainly tarmac paths
Seven hour time challenge with distances from 3 km to 50 km
Aid table and drinks at the start and finish of every lap
Themed medal for everyone covering at least 3 km
Start / Finish
The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Staines-upon-Thames. The start and finish sit at the same point, with the aid table and drinks station here
The Last Hop, Thames Edge Court, Staines-upon-Thames, at the end of each lap and at the end of the seven hour challenge
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher medal
Themed finisher medal for anyone completing at least 3 km
Distance pin on the medal ribbon for half marathon distance and above
Goody bag, vegan option available on request
Fully signed course
On the day
Toilets
Marshals on course
Before you enter
Other questions
Three laps equal a half marathon and six laps equal a marathon. Seven or more laps are counted as an ultra, and a 50 km option is also available. Laps are listed as 7 km but may be changed to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions, and the minimum recorded distance is 3 km.
Yes. Under UK Athletics age rules the event provides 3 km and 5 km turn points within the lap specifically for younger participants.
Anyone completing at least 3 km receives a themed medal. Distance pins are awarded for half marathon distance and above and are attached to the medal ribbon. Finishers also receive a goody bag, with a vegan option available if requested.
Yes, there is a bag drop, though it is not secure, so bring valuables with you on the course.
The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics rules.
Entry fee not listed
Check the race's registration page for pricing.Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom
Saturday, April 24, 2027
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