Horrorwood Run

Saturn Running

From Saturn Running

Saturday 10th June 2023 Past event
09:00
Staines
£27.00–£40.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Horrorwood Run, hosted by Saturn Running on Saturday, June 10, 2023, in the picturesque town of Staines, Middlesex. This unique event celebrates Craig's 800th run with a fantastic medal, and everyone is invited to partake in the fun! Participants can take on a thrilling 7-hour time challenge, with distances starting from a minimum of 5km. You can choose to complete as many laps as you wish—each lap measures 4.37 miles (7km)—making it perfect for runners of all levels, whether you're aiming for a half marathon, marathon, or even an ultra distance.

The course winds along the beautiful River Thames, offering a scenic route that is predominantly on well-made paths and tarmac, ensuring a comfortable running experience. With an amazing aid table featuring delicious snacks, including everyone's favorite—watermelon—runners can refuel and recharge as they go. Plus, finishers will receive a goody bag and a stunning medal to commemorate their achievement. Don't miss out on this exciting event, where you can challenge yourself, enjoy great company, and celebrate running in a vibrant atmosphere!

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Races

  • 5k

    £27.00

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  • 10k

    £28.00

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  • Half-Marathon

    £34.00

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  • Marathon

    £39.00

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  • Ultra-Marathon / Time Challenge

    £40.00

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Event information

Organiser's description

Immortalised as a medal, join us for Craig's 800th run, which may or may not be his 800th but it's going to be close enough. The medal is amazing and the aid table will certainly have Watermelon on it!

NOTE: for those who do not know Craig, everyone is welcome to join in a Horrorwood medal at the same time

Distance & Time: This is a 7hr 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 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 7hr time limit which starts from the official event start time. 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.

The regular course is subject to some change near the time of the event depending on our health and safety review of the course and council / land owner final approval.

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: As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finish and you will receive our fantastic medal.

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.

Distance Pins: We 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.

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. Also, if it is your birthday run then again please let us know as we have a fabulous special birthday number for you too.

Toilets & Changing Facilities: There are toilets available at the race HQ, however this venue does not have any changing facilities.

Final Instructions / Number pick up: Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 4-5 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.

Parking: There is some limited free parking in streets near to the venue. Alternatively, there are plenty of public car parking spaces nearby. You can also often find much cheaper parking if you arrange parking online.

Other Info: 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 don't leave anything valuable.

Headphones are allowed.

Location

TW18 4SU Clarence Street, Staines, 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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