Save The Rhino Run - Durham

Sun 6th April 2025

A colorful graphic illustration of an adult rhinoceros and a calf. The design features vibrant hues in blues, pinks, yellows, and greens, with an abstract backdrop. Dimensions are noted: 68.1mm in height and 63.5mm in width, shaped like a gear with a handle on top.

Save The Rhino Run - Durham

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From Saturn Running

  • Date Sun 6th April 2025
  • Location Durham, County Durham
  • Price £24.00 - £34.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Save The Rhino Run in Durham! Organised by Saturn Running, this exciting event takes place on Sunday, April 6th, 2025, beginning at 9:30 AM. Set against the stunning backdrop of the River Wear and the iconic Durham Cathedral, this unique run is not only a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself but also a chance to raise awareness and funds for Save The Rhino.

Participants can enjoy a flexible 7-hour Time Challenge, where the minimum distance is just 5km, but runners can opt to complete as many laps as they desire, with each full lap measuring 4.37 miles (7km). With a vibrant course fully marked for ease, it’s perfect for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. Everyone who completes at least one lap will take home an awesome rhino-themed medal, and there are even distance pins for those conquering longer challenges. Don’t miss out on a fantastic goody bag filled with delightful snacks, including vegan options! Join us in Durham for a memorable day of running, camaraderie, and conservation on April 6th!

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! We have mini-me pins available for the first 100 entrants.

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

  • 5k

    £24.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 10k

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Half-Marathon

    £28.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Marathon

    £32.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Ultra-Marathon / Time Challenge

    £34.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Durham, DH1 1, United Kingdom

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