Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 12 Dec 2025

Event overview

The Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run takes place on Friday 12 December 2025 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG. It is a timed event on an out-and-back riverside course alongside the River Thames. The course uses towpath terrain and is described as flat with no elevation gain or loss. Participants have a maximum time limit of 7 hours to complete laps of the course. The event operates a flexible "rock up and run" format with a one-hour start window and can accommodate specific start time requests depending on chosen distance.

Entry, distances and kit

Entry fees are shown as £37.95 (Affiliated) and £39.95 (UnAffiliated). The organiser offers a free bespoke long-sleeved technical running top to entrants who register before 22 October 2025; entries received after that date receive a finisher's medal instead. No transfers are permitted after 22 October 2025.

Distances available include:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

The lap length is 5.3 km (3.28 miles). The stated minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles) or as far as a runner can go within 7 hours. All participants receive a giveaway medal or memento. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

5 km
5.3km Loop per Lap
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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