The Rubber Ducky Dash

Name: The Rubber Ducky Dash
Start: 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-02-21T00:00:00Z
Location: Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW18 4SU, UK
Rating: 4.3

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Push yourself to the limits as you run as far as you can within 7 hours. Set along the iconic River Thames, you'll be surrounded by nature and treated to some amazing views. Come to get your hands on a goody bag and themed medal.

5k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY, 10k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY, Half Marathon LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY, and 2 more

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Sat, Feb 21, 2026

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Staines-upon-Thames, United Kingdom

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Location

Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW18 4SU, UK

Start times

Saturday, Feb 21, 2026

5k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY: 9:00 AM10k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY: 9:00 AMMarathon LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY: 9:00 AMUltra / Timed Challenge LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for The Rubber Ducky Dash

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5k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY

5km

£27 - £29

10k LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY

10km

£28 - £30

Half Marathon LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY

13.1mi

£34 - £36

Marathon LUCKY DIP MEDAL ONLY

26.2mi

£39 - £41

Route information

THE EVENT MEDAL IS NOW SOLD OUT. ALL ENTRIES FROM THE 20TH OF FEBRUARY ARE FOR A PICK AND MIX MEDAL.

Due to the success of our Rebellious Rubber Ducky Run in 2025 we are holding our second event inspired by the adorable bath toys! At this event, not only will you get to choose on of our amazing medals from a selection available but also, your very own rubber ducky to take home with you!!

Date & time: Saturday 21st of February 2026

Official start time: 9am

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

This is a 7 hour Time Challenge event which allows you full control over the distance you want to run, we welcome runners of all abilities (and any walkers too!). The minimum distance is 5km, 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 wish in the 7 hour time limit which starts from the official event start time of 8:30am. 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.

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.

What's included

Finisher medal
Goody bag (vegan option available)
Full aid table for runners (with vegan options)
Toilets
Bag drop
Distance pins

How to get there

Unit 2, Thames Edge, 15-18 Clarence St, Staines-upon-Thames, Staines TW18 4SU, UK

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Parking

There is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP.

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Event day logistics

09:00 7 hour challenge starts

16:00 7 hour challenge finishes

Aid Station

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.

Venue Facilities

Toilets and changing facilities are available at the race HQ which also has a great cafe. Bag drop is next to the start finish line but is unmanned meaning items are left at the participants own risk.

Medals & Pins

As long as you complete 5km, you will be an official finisher and you will get to choose one of our amazing 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.

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.

Race Day Instructions & Number Pick Up

Final race day instructions will be sent out via email in the week leading up to the event and will include 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 area 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.