Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 17 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Tiaras & Tutus Orange Run takes place on 17 January 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG. It is a timed event with a maximum overall time limit of seven hours. Places will be strictly limited.

Distances and format

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

The event uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap along the river Thames towpath. Participants may complete as many laps as they wish. The minimum distance is one lap, 3.28 miles, or as far as the runner can go within seven hours. The course is off-road trail on a riverside towpath and has no elevation gain or loss, making it a flat route.

Start, entries and extras

The organiser operates a flexible "rock up and run" system within a one-hour start window and can accommodate special start time requests depending on planned distance. Entry prices listed are £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unaffiliated). A 'no medal' entry option is offered at £20. The event includes aid station support, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital BIBs, and digital finishers certificates. The organiser states that participants receive a bespoke finishers' medal and also refers to a giveaway medal or memento for participants. Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
5 km
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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