The Great British Easter Run - The Red Grit

Staines, United Kingdom

Expected April 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 (all runners finish by 15:30)

Terrain

Mixed

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

Overview

The Great British Easter Run takes place on a fully signed, lapped course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames from The Last Hop in Staines. Runners cover a 7km lap on well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section, choosing their own distance within a seven-hour time challenge that runs from 3km up to 50km. Runners of all abilities and walkers are welcome, with a themed Easter medal for everyone who completes 3km or more, distance pins for half marathon and above, and a goody bag with vegan options at the finish.

Scenic stretch of the River Thames
Fully signed 7km lap so no navigation is needed
Aid table and drinks table at the start and finish of every lap
Themed Easter medal for everyone who completes 3km or more
Distance pins for half marathon and above

The practical side

Qualification

No qualifying time is needed. UK Athletics age restrictions apply: runners under 18 are limited in the distance they may run, under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, and entrants must be 16 or over to run unaccompanied.

Start / Finish

Start

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. The start and finish, race registration and the aid table are all in the same area, which runners pass at the end of every lap

Finish

The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU, the same area as the start

Terrain

Mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. The surface is solid enough for road shoes all year round.

Route

The 50km distance is run on the same fully signed 7km riverside lap from The Last Hop in Staines, along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames, all within the seven-hour time challenge. The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on the health and safety review, and in some conditions the lap may become a shorter 3.28 mile loop.

Race Day

This event is day 7 of the organiser's 10 in 10 series. Venue facilities open from 8am. Runners register and collect their number on the day before the start, then attend the compulsory race briefing 10 minutes before the 08:30 start. The 7km lap is fully signed and runners pass the start/finish aid table at the end of each lap, choosing how many laps to run within the seven-hour limit. Final race day instructions are emailed in the week leading up to the event.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Themed Easter medal for anyone who completes 3km or more

Distance pins available for half marathon and above: Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins, with one pin on your medal ribbon

Special personalised number with your name and the event date for milestone events such as a 50th, 99th, 100th, 150th, 200th or 250th marathon or half marathon

Members receive a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend

Food after the finishEvery finisher receives a goody bag with a selection of goodies to choose from, including a vegan goody bag on request. Runners who ask for a vegan bag at entry will have one ready for them.

On the day

Bag drop

Merchandise

Marshals on course

ParkingThe event is at The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. Parking is available at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP, a short walk from the venue.

AccessibilityThe Last Hop has toilets which open at 8am and are available throughout the whole event. There are no separate changing facilities or showers, but the downstairs toilets are large enough to get changed in. Race bib magnets (£6.95) and a Saturn Running runner's buff (£6.50) can be added at entry and collected free at any of the organiser's events. The course is on made paths and tarmac with one very short grass section, so it is generally straightforward underfoot.

ToiletsThe Last Hop has toilets which open at 8am and stay available throughout the event. There are no separate changing rooms or showers, but the downstairs toilets are large enough to get changed in.

Aid stationsAid table and drinks table at the start and finish of each lap, with an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies, plus vegan options

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fees are non-refundable. Optional refund protection can be added at checkout through XCover, priced from £1.80 for a 3km entry and £3.20 for a half marathon entry. It covers a full refund if you cannot attend due to injury or illness including Covid-19, adverse weather on race day, unexpected public transport disruption, or breakdown or accident.

TransfersYou can transfer your entry to another runner up to one week before the event at no charge. Transfers are completed online, and it is your responsibility to agree a price and arrange payment with the new runner. The organiser encourages runners to use the event's Facebook group to find someone.

DeferralsUp to 24 hours before the start of the event you can request a partial deferral if you cannot attend due to illness or injury and have not transferred your entry. Email the organiser to tell them you cannot attend and they will offer you an entry to an alternative event for a reduced price of £18.00. The fee must be paid within 28 days and the new event chosen must be 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 is carried forward to the next running of the event or a suitable alternative event.

Bad weatherThe organiser reserves the right to amend the time limit on the day in exceptional circumstances, for example expected inclement weather. The regular course is also subject to some change near the time of the event depending on the health and safety review, including reverting to a shorter 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions.

Minimum ageYes. Participants aged 16 or over can take part without an adult, while under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Runners under 18 are restricted to the maximum distance permitted for their age under UK Athletics rules, and the 3km and 5km turn points inside the lap exist so younger runners can comply.

HeadphonesYes, headphones and music devices are permitted at your own risk. The organiser reserves the right to change this without notice if UK Athletics requires it or if it is needed to reduce risk to runners or the public.

Collecting your numberNumber pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event. All runners must register their attendance and collect their race number before the 08:30 start.

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Overview

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