Save The Rhino Run - Durham
From Saturn Running
- Date Sun 6th April 2025
- Time 09:30
- Location Durham, County Durham
- Price £24.00 - £34.00
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Join Saturn Running for the exhilarating Save The Rhino Run in Durham on Sunday, April 6th, 2025! This fantastic event takes place along the scenic River Wear, with stunning views of the iconic Durham Cathedral. Runners can participate in a unique 7-hour Time Challenge, choosing their own distance starting from a minimum of 5km. With laps measuring 4.37 miles (7km) each, you can run as many or as few as you like within the time limit, making this event perfect for runners of all levels.
Not only will you enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a well-supported course, but you'll also contribute to a great cause—raising money and awareness for Save The Rhino. All finishers will receive an impressive rhino-themed medal, and those completing a half marathon or more will earn special distance pins to commemorate their achievement. Plus, each runner will receive a delightful goody bag filled with treats and snacks to refuel after your run. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy and create lasting memories in Durham!
Not only will you enjoy a vibrant atmosphere and a well-supported course, but you'll also contribute to a great cause—raising money and awareness for Save The Rhino. All finishers will receive an impressive rhino-themed medal, and those completing a half marathon or more will earn special distance pins to commemorate their achievement. Plus, each runner will receive a delightful goody bag filled with treats and snacks to refuel after your run. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to combine fitness with philanthropy and create lasting memories in Durham!
Save The Rhino Run - Durham
Sun 6th April 2025
Organiser's Description
Join Saturn Running for another of our famous Save The Rhino Runs, this time in Durham! The aim of this run is to raise money and awareness for Save The Rhino. The medal is awesome and definitely one to collect!
Date & time: Sunday 6th of April 2025
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. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required.
Medals: As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic rhino themed medals!
Distance Pins: We have distance pins for all runners who do a half-marathon or more. There will be a distance pin for all runners who complete either a half marathon, mega half marathon, marathon, 50km or Ultra in the 7 hour time limit which can be attached to your medal ribbon.
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. Also, if it is your birthday, again let us know and we will get you a special number for your birthday!
Toilet & Changing Facilities: Toilets are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ. There are changing facilities, but their use will be dependent on the rules in place as set by the Rowing Club.
Parking: There is some limited free on-street parking in nearby roads which you should be able to park in.
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 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.
Date & time: Sunday 6th of April 2025
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. It is fully signed so no navigational experience is required.
Medals: As long as you complete one lap, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of our fantastic rhino themed medals!
Distance Pins: We have distance pins for all runners who do a half-marathon or more. There will be a distance pin for all runners who complete either a half marathon, mega half marathon, marathon, 50km or Ultra in the 7 hour time limit which can be attached to your medal ribbon.
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. Also, if it is your birthday, again let us know and we will get you a special number for your birthday!
Toilet & Changing Facilities: Toilets are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ. There are changing facilities, but their use will be dependent on the rules in place as set by the Rowing Club.
Parking: There is some limited free on-street parking in nearby roads which you should be able to park in.
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 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
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5k
£24.00
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10k
£25.00
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Half-Marathon
£28.00
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Marathon
£32.00
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Ultra-Marathon / Time Challenge
£34.00
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Save The Rhino Run - Durham
