Saturn - The Yellow Brick Run - Durham

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Come to Saturn's Yellow Brick Run and take home a fantastic Oz themed medal. There's no pressure to run hard, fast or far, it's totally up to you to choose to run as many for few 4.37 mile laps along the River Wear you want to take on.
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7 Hour Challenge, 5k, 10k, and 3 more
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9:30am Sun 3rd Apr 2022
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Old Elvet, United Kingdom
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4.8
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Where and when
Location
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU, UK
Start times
9:30am Sun 3rd Apr 2022
7 Hour Challenge:
9:30am |
5k:
9:30am |
10k:
9:30am |
Half Marathon:
9:30am |
Marathon:
9:30am |
50k Ultra:
9:30am
Races summary
Here's what races are available for Saturn - The Yellow Brick Run - Durham
7 Hour Challenge
Distance
420min
£22 - £26
5k
Distance
5km
£22 - £26
10k
Distance
10km
£22 - £26
Half Marathon
Distance
13.1mi
£22 - £26
Route information
This course will take you around Durham with beautiful views of the cathedral. The aim is to complete as many 4.37mile laps as possible in the space of 7 hours. The route will be fully marked so no need for navigation.
If you are aiming for marathon distance you will need to complete 6 laps.
What's included
  • Fun Finisher's Medals
  • Goodie bag
  • Full aid table for runners
  • Toilets
  • Bag drop
  • Distance pins
  • Chip-timed results
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How to get there
Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Ln, Old Elvet, Durham DH1 3JU, UK
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Parking
There will be onsite parking with sufficient spaces for all runners.
By Car
If using a Sat Nav please follow the route to the following address: Durham Amateur Rowing Club, Green Lane, Durham.
Event day logistics
09:30 7 hour challenge starts
Aid Station
There will be an aid station at the start line. Therefore you can access the aid station every 4.37 miles.
On Site Facilities
There will be toilets at race HQ at the start/finish area.
Distance Pins
You'll receive a distance pin if you complete either a half marathon, mega half marathon, marathon, 50k or ultra in the 7 hour time limit.
Bag Drop
There will be an area for you to leave your bags. This won't however be supervised so all items are left at their own risk.
Age Requirements
You will need to be aged 12 or over on event day to participate in The Yellow Brick Run.
FAQs
What is the terrain like for The Yellow Brick Run?
The event is on the banks of the River Wear, which will mostly be trail. It is a nice and flat course.
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Do I have to run for the full seven hours of The Yellow Brick Run?
Absolutely not! The minimum distance to cover is 4.37mi, but you're encouraged to go as far as you can in the 7 hours!
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What is the minimum age for The Yellow Brick Run?
You'll need to be 12 to take part in this event.
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Reviews
4.8
7 reviews
steven
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Loved it
peter
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
Really enjoyable crowd and great organisation. Easy to register. Organisers were really quick to rectify slight issue when local kids moved some of the wayfinding markers. Would I do another Saturn racing event? Definitely a yes.
nicola
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5.0
Did the race in 2022
To have a try and see how far you can I really enjoyed the run the volunteers were brill and very helpful and friendly would do it again.
tracy
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4.3
Did the race in 2022
Loved it!
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