Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Huffin Puffin Run is a timed running event on Saturday 24 January 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Walton on Thames, Surrey. Runners can choose from multiple distance options and complete as many laps as they wish of the course. The event operates a one-hour flexible start window with the option to request specific start times.

Course and format

The course is a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back loop along the River Thames on a riverside towpath. The surface is off-road trail and the organiser describes the overall course as having no elevation gain or loss. The minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as a participant can run within the 7 hour time limit.

Distances

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra (accumulate laps within the 7 hour limit)

Entries and services

Standard entry fees listed are £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unaffiliated). A trial "no medal" entry option is offered at £20. The event provides an aid station, same-day results, digital BIBs, digital finishers' certificates and athlete profiles. Age-related distance restrictions apply for participants aged 20 or under under UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

3 mi
Minimum Distance (1 Lap) 3.28 Miles
5 km
5.3km Lap
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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