Love it or Hate it Run

Saturn Running

From Saturn Running

Saturday 11th April 2026 Past event
09:00
Staines
£18.00–£35.00 · 8 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Love it or Hate it Run, hosted by Saturn Running on Saturday, April 11, 2026! This inclusive event, set against the stunning backdrop of the River Thames, invites runners of all abilities, including walkers, to participate in a unique 7-hour Time Challenge. Whether you choose to tackle the minimum distance of 3km, complete a half marathon with 3 laps of 4.37 miles, or challenge yourself to the full marathon or even an ultra, the choice is yours!

Participants will not only enjoy a beautifully marked course but also earn a delightful marmite-themed medal upon finishing, along with the chance to collect distance pins for greater achievements. Plus, all finishers will receive a goody bag filled with delicious treats, including a special vegan option! With facilities available for changing and parking at Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, this event is designed to be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself, celebrate your accomplishments, and create lasting memories with fellow runners!

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Races

  • 10k

    09:00

    £27.00

    Entries closed
  • 3k

    09:00

    £18.00

    Entries closed
  • 50k

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • 5k

    09:00

    £27.00

    Entries closed
  • Half Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Time Challenge

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed
  • Ultra Marathon

    09:00

    £35.00

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

About The Event

Come and join Saturn Running for our Love it or Hate it Run! Whether you are in the love it or hate it camp, I think we can all agree that the medal is super cute and definitely one which you need to add to your collection!!

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

The £23.00 entry price is available only to members. You can become a member by logging into your profile and purchasing one of the membership schemes. As well as the cheapest entry price, a member is guaranteed entry to the run and gets a mini-me medal pin at every event they attend!

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 3km, which is part of a lap. A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km (this is subject to change to a 3.28 mile loop depending on course conditions) and you can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like subject to UK athletics age restrictions (please see the restrictions below). We will have a 3k turn point and 5k turn point within the lap which is available to allow our younger runners to comply with the UK Athletics distance rules. It is 3 laps for a half marathon, 6 for a marathon and 7 or over for an ultra, we also have a 50km distance available.

Course

The course along a beautiful stretch of the River Thames. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required. The course is mainly well made paths and tarmac with a very short grass section. Road shoes are suitable all year round.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic marmite 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 a great selection of savoury, sweet, fruit, cheese and vegan items at the aid table.

Special Event

If our event is a special event for you, for instance your 50th, 99th, 100th, 200th, 250th etc., half or full marathon then please let us know. You will receive a special running number with your name on it and the date of the event. 

Venue Facilities

Toilets are available at the start/finish area inside the venue HQ. There are changing facilities available at the venue. These facilities will be open from 8am and will be available for use throughout the entire event.

Car Parking

There is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP.

Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and will include 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.

Location

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

Two Rivers West, Staines, TW18 4, United Kingdom

Saturn Running

Saturn Running

We are a running events company with events designed to welcome runners of all abilities. We want to support you reach your goals by providing flexible events from 5km to ultra-marathons. We have unique medals, themed around the event and perfect for the bling collectors!

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