- Sat 25 Oct 2025
09:00
Age 18 & over
£23-£35
- 7 hrs trail running + 0 ft ascent
Event overview
Come and join the spooky Scare Bear Run! The Care Bears were a staple of anyone who grew up in the 80s and even if you never liked them or don't have a clue who we're even talking about, I'm sure you will admit that they make for a super cute (slightly scary) medal to earn!#
- This is a 7-hour timed challenge event
- You have full control over the distance you want to run
- The minimum distance is 3km, which is part of a lap
- A full lap is 4.37 miles or 7km
- You can run as many, or as few, of these laps as you like
- There will be a 3K and 5K turnaround point within the lap
- Complete 3 laps for a half marathon
- 6 laps for a marathon
- 7 or more for an ultra
- 50km distance available
- Fuel table at the start / finish of each lap
- Receive a themed medal and goody bag
- Special distance pins for half marathon and up
This event is part of Scare Bear Run.
Event photos
- Average fitness
- Event village
- Families
- Newcomers
Shoe type
Road shoes.
Road shoes can be used all year round. There is a short grass section.
Ability level
All abilities are welcome at this super-inclusive event and walkers are welcome too.
Special event
If the 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.
- Cut off time
- Food stations
- Multiple laps
- Out and back
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Way markers
- GPX available
GPX route
The route is displayed on the map above.
Overview
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.
Headphones
Headphones are allowed.
- Changing facilities
- Free parking
- Secure bag storage
- Toilets
Event HQ
Last Hop
Clarence Street
Staines-upon-Thames
Staines
Surrey
TW18 4SU
UK
Race HQ
Toilets and changing facilities are available at the start / finish area inside the venue HQ. These facilities will be open from 8am and will be available for use throughout the entire event.
Parking
There is parking available in Bridge Street Car Park in Staines, TW18 4TP.
- Goody bag
- Medal
Medals & pins
As long as you complete 3km, you will be an official finisher and you will receive one of the incredible themed medals.
There are also distance pins available for anyone who runs a half-marathon distance or more. Pins available to collect are the Half-Marathon, Mega-Half, Marathon, 50km and Ultra pins. You will receive one pin on the ribbon of your medal to reflect your achievement.
Goody bag
You earned the calories after all, so all finishers get a goody bag. As well as the standard goody bag, with a selection of various goodies to choose from, there is also a fabulous vegan goody bag for the vegan runners.
Aid table
There is 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.
- Age 18 & over
- Entries open
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Event merch available
Final race day instructions will be sent out via email 7-10 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.
Entry fees
Entry fee
£23.00
Entry fee
£35.00
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