New Years Day Run

5.0 · 1 review
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  • Date Thu 1st January 2026
  • Time 08:30
  • Location The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU
  • Price £18.00 - £35.00
  • Races 8 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Kick off the New Year in style at the exhilarating New Year’s Day Run, hosted by Saturn Running on Thursday, January 1st, 2026! Set against the scenic backdrop of the River Thames in Staines, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities, from beginners to seasoned marathoners. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, with a 3km minimum and options extending to a full marathon or even a challenging 50km ultra. Whether you prefer to run, jog, or walk, the inclusive atmosphere encourages everyone to join in on the fun and start those New Year’s resolutions strong!

The event kicks off at 9 AM from The Last Hop, Unit 2, Thames Edge Court, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4SU. Runners will navigate a beautifully marked course that incorporates well-made paths and tarmac, ensuring a fantastic running experience. Plus, all finishers will receive themed medals and goody bags packed with delightful treats to celebrate your accomplishment. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to embrace the New Year with fitness and community—register now to secure your spot and let’s make 2026 a year to remember!

Organiser's Description

About The Event

Yay it's 2026 and what better way to celebrate than running your first 5k/marathon/50k etc!!! Who doesn't over indulge over Christmas and we have all probably put on a pound or two, so let's start those New Years Resolution on the very first day of the new year! We will all be struggling but we can struggle together :)

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

Date & time: Thursday 1st of January 2026
Official start time: 9am

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

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.

The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will get one of our incredible 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 have earned these replacement calories after all, so all our finishers get a great goody bag. You will have a selection of goodies to choose from. As well as our standard goody bag, we have a vegan goody bag too. Please let us know if you are vegan or if you prefer a vegan goody bag when you enter and we can have this ready for you.

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. 

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ. 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 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

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £27.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • 3km

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £18.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • 50km

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £35.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • 5km

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £27.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Half Marathon

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £35.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Marathon

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £35.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Time Challenge

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £35.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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  • Ultra Marathon

    Thu 1st January 2026 (08:30)

    £35.00

    Trail Running Association (TRA) save £2.00

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Reviews

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5.0

1 review

TL
Thomas

·5 months ago

My first half, great bunch. Made to feel very welcome!

Location

1 Thames Edge Court, Staines, TW18 4BU, United Kingdom

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