The Great British Easter Run - The Orange Turning Point

Staines, United Kingdom

Expected March 2028

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

50K

Distance

50km

Start Time

08:30

Cutoff

7 hours

Terrain

Mixed

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

The Great British Easter Run - The Orange Turning Point is day five of Saturn Running's Easter 10 in 10 series and takes place on a riverside lap beside the River Thames at Staines. Runners choose their own distance within a seven hour time challenge, completing as many 7km laps as they wish, with a minimum of 3km and additional 3km and 5km turn points inside the lap for younger runners. The surface is mostly well made path and tarmac with a very short grass section, and the course is fully signed so no navigational experience is needed. Every finisher who covers at least 3km receives a themed medal and a goody bag, with distance pins for half marathon and above, and walkers are as welcome as runners.

Fully signed riverside lap along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames
Aid table and drinks table at the start and finish of every lap
Themed Easter medal for every finisher who completes 3km or more
Distance pins for half marathon, mega half, marathon, 50km and ultra finishers
Choice of distance on the day within a seven hour time challenge

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU, beside the River Thames

Finish

The same start and finish area at The Last Hop, where the aid table and drinks table sit at the end of every lap

Terrain

Mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section along the River Thames. Road shoes are suitable all year round.

Route

Repeated 7km riverside laps from the start and finish at The Last Hop, Staines, passing the aid table and drinks table at the start and finish of every lap. The course is fully signed.

Race Day

Final race day instructions are sent by email in the week leading up to the event. Venue facilities open at 8am. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start. A compulsory race briefing is held 10 minutes before the 8.30am start.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Race photos

Themed medal for every finisher who completes at least 3km

Distance pins for half marathon and above (Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins), one pin on the ribbon of your medal

Goody bag with a vegan option

Personalised number showing your name and event date for milestone events such as a 50th, 99th, 100th, 150th, 200th or 250th marathon or half marathon

Minimum entry price for members, who also get guaranteed entry and a mini-me medal pin at every event

Food after the finishEvery finisher receives a goody bag with a selection of goodies, and a vegan goody bag is available on request at entry.

On the day

Bag drop

Merchandise

Marshals on course

RecommendedRoad running shoes, suitable all year round on this course

ParkingThere is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP. The event venue is The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU.

AccessibilityThe Last Hop has toilets but no separate changing facilities or showers. The downstairs toilets are large enough to change in. These facilities are open from 8am and available for the entire event. Add on items such as race bib magnets and a runner's buff can be ordered at entry.

ToiletsYes, The Last Hop has toilets that are open from 8am and available throughout the event. There are no separate changing facilities or showers, but the downstairs toilets are large enough to change in.

Aid stationsThere is an aid table and drinks table at the start and finish of every lap, with an incredible selection of drinks plus savoury and sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies, with vegan options as well.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable. Optional refund protection with XCover can be added at checkout for £1.80 or £3.20 depending on the race, covering injury or illness including Covid-19, adverse weather on race day, unexpected public transport disruption, and breakdown or accident.

TransfersYou can transfer your entry to another runner free of charge up to one week before the event using the online transfer at evententry.co.uk. Up to 24 hours before the start you can request a Partial Deferral if illness or injury stops you attending, which gives you entry to an alternative Saturn Running event for a reduced price of £18.00, payable within 28 days and used within six months.

DeferralsUp to 24 hours before the start of the event you can request a Partial Deferral if you are unable to attend through illness or injury. You must email the organiser to report your absence, after which you are offered entry to an alternative event for a reduced price of £18.00. The transfer fee must be paid within 28 days and the new event chosen within six months of the original event date.

If the race is cancelledIn the unlikely event that the event has to be cancelled, delayed or postponed due to circumstances outside the organiser's control, such as extreme weather or instruction from the emergency services, no refunds are payable. Your entry will be carried forward to the next running of the event or a suitable alternative event.

Bad weatherSaturn Running reserves the right to amend the time limit for the event on the day in exceptional circumstances, such as expected inclement weather conditions.

Minimum ageParticipants must be 16 years of age or over on the event date to take part without an adult. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and all under 18s are restricted to a maximum permitted distance for their age and will be disqualified if they run further. Under 18 entries are capped at 10 per cent of the field.

HeadphonesYes, headphones are allowed. Music devices are worn at your own risk, and the organiser reserves the right to change this if UK Athletics or safety requirements demand it.

Collecting your numberNumber pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. Final race day instructions are emailed to you in the week leading up to the race.

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The Great British Easter Run - The Orange Turning Point

Overview

The practical side

Good to know

What is the Easter 10 in 10 series?

How does the time challenge work?

Can walkers take part?

What shoes should I wear?

Is there anywhere to leave a bag?

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