Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 14 Feb 2026
Phoenix: Roses Are Red Valentines Run
The event takes place on Saturday 14 February 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG. It is a timed, lap-based event on a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course along the River Thames on riverside towpath. The course is off-road trail and is described as having no elevation gain or loss. The event has a 7 hour time limit and a minimum distance of 3.28 miles.
Distances, entries and services
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Participants choose how many laps to complete within the time limit. There is a flexible "rock up and run" format with a one-hour start window and organisers can accommodate special start time requests depending on distance. Entry fees listed are £37.95 (Affiliated), £39.95 (Unaffiliated) and a lower-priced "no medal" option at £20. Race services include an aid station, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital BIBs and digital finishers' certificates. A bespoke finisher medal is provided; attended and virtual participants receive a giveaway medal or memento. UK Athletics distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under. A related event, the "Violets Are Blue Valentines Run," is scheduled for Sunday 15 February in West Sussex with a matching medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.