Rum not Run - Lucky dip medal

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  • Date Sun 14th May 2023
  • Time 09:30
  • Location Staines, Middlesex
  • Price £24.00 - £38.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Saturn Running at the Rum not Run event on Sunday 14th May 2023 in Staines, Middlesex for a fun-filled day of running along the beautiful River Thames. This 7hr Time Challenge event allows you to choose your own distance, whether it's a 5km lap or an ultra distance. The course is fully signed and mainly consists of well-made paths, making it suitable for all abilities. Finishers will receive a fabulous Captain Jack themed medal and a goody bag filled with treats. Vegan runners can also enjoy a special vegan goody bag. Distance pins are available for half-marathon distances and above, and there will be a fantastic aid table with a selection of snacks and drinks. Don't forget to let the organisers know if it's a special event for you, such as your birthday run or milestone race, for a personalized running number. With free parking nearby and toilets at the race HQ, this event promises to be a memorable and inclusive experience for all participants.

Rum not Run - Lucky dip medal

Sun 14th May 2023

A round medal featuring cartoon illustrations of the solar system's planets with a smiling sun in the center. Planets are labeled and colored distinctly. The medal is attached to a dark blue lanyard decorated with small planet and star designs. A close-up of a Pi Day medal with the Pi symbol in the center, surrounded by the digits of Pi engraved in a spiral. The medal is attached to a blue ribbon with white text. A blurred background features the out-of-focus face of a person. A decorative medal features a chibi-style pirate character in a hat, holding a sword, set against a map background. Below, a hanging plaque reads "RUN NOT RUM" in bold letters. The medal is attached to a colorful ribbon.

Organiser's Description

I thought you said Rum, Not run!

Join us at this event and earn a fabulous medal themed around everyone's favourite pirate, Captain Jack!

And what better location than outside The Last Hop where you can trateat yourself to a rum afterwards!

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

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.

Races

  • 5k

    £24.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Half Marathon

    £28.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Marathon

    £34.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Ultra Marathon

    £38.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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Location

Last Hop, Clarence Street, Staines, TW18 4, United Kingdom

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