GNR & Time Turner 2026 - Durham

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  • Date Sun 30th August 2026
  • Time 09:30
  • Location Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham, DH1 3JU
  • Price £27.00 - £29.00
  • Races 7 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the GNR & Time Turner 2026, hosted by Saturn Running on Sunday, August 30, 2026! This vibrant event takes place at the picturesque Durham Amateur Rowing Club, located along the stunning River Wear, where participants will enjoy breathtaking views, including the iconic Cathedral. Whether you're gearing up for The Great North Run or simply looking to enjoy a leisurely run in a beautiful setting, this event is perfect for everyone.

The GNR & Time Turner is a unique 7-hour Time Challenge that allows runners to choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 5km, with full laps of 4.37 miles (7km) available. Runners can take on as many laps as they desire within the time limit, making it an inclusive event for all abilities, including walkers. With themed medals for finishers and distance pins for those reaching half-marathon distances or more, every participant will feel accomplished. Enjoy a fantastic goody bag filled with treats, and take advantage of the well-stocked aid tables along the course. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of a fun and friendly running community on August 30th in Durham!

Organiser's Description

Come and join Saturn Running for our annual GNR & Time Turner event 2026 - whether you're looking to get some miles under your belt before The Great North Run or you just fancy a run along the beautiful River Wear, then this is the event for you!

Date & time: Sunday 30th of August 2026
Official start time: 9.30am

Location: Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU

Distance & Time

This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run. The minimum distance is 5km, which is part of a full lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles (7km) and you can run as many or as few of these laps as you wish in the 7 hour time limit. Please note, we may use the 3.28 mile course at this venue and we will advise closer to the time.

Course

The course is along a beautiful stretch of the River Wear with views of the Cathedral and is classified as a trail run. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required.

All abilities are welcome at our super-inclusive events and we also welcome walkers too.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic themed medals! We also have distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are our Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.

Goody Bag

Absolutely! You earned the calories after all, so all our finishers get a goody bag. As well as our standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, we also have a fabulous vegan goody bag for our vegan runners.

Aid Table

We have a fantastic aid table and drinks table at the start / finish of each lap. There is an incredible selection of drinks and savoury or sweet snacks such as crisps, cheese, fruit and cookies with vegan options also available.

Special Event

If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th etc. marathon or half marathon then please let us know. We will provide you with a great number with your name and the event date on it. Also, if it is your birthday, again let us know and we will get you a special number for your birthday!

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ. Bag drop is near the start and finish area. Runners should be aware the bag drop is not staffed and items are left at the sole responsibility of the participant. No liability for lost items will be accepted by the Organiser.

Car Parking

There is nearby free on-street parking or pay and display city centre parking.

Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 days prior to the event with full race day information. Number pick up is on the day at race registration before the start of the event.

Other Information

There will be somewhere to leave a bag at the start / finish area. However, this is not a secure bag and the items cannot be watched at all times so please do not leave anything valuable.

Headphones are allowed.

Our running events are held on public footpaths so we would be grateful if all runners were considerate of other path users.

Races

  • 10km

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £27.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 50km

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 5km

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £27.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half Marathon

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Marathon

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Time Challenge

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Ultra Marathon

    Sun 30th August 2026 (09:30)

    £29.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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1860 Bar & Kitchen, Durham, DH1 3, United Kingdom

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