Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames
Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 26 Sep 2026
Event Overview
The Chocothon is a timed running event held in Walton-on-Thames along the River Thames. The course follows a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back route on the riverside towpath. This off-road trail is flat with no elevation gain or loss, providing a fast surface for participants. The event features a flexible "rock up and run" start system within a one-hour window.
Distance Options
Participants can choose to complete as many or as few laps as they wish within a seven-hour time limit. Available distances based on lap counts include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half Marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra Marathon
The minimum distance required to be considered a finisher is one lap of 3.28 miles.
Course Records and Support
The event includes an aid station stocked with chocolate for all participants. Results are published on the same day, and runners have access to digital bibs, athlete profiles, and digital finishers' certificates.
Registration options include standard entry, which comes with a bespoke finishers' medal, or a lower-cost entry option that excludes the physical medal while maintaining access to all other event support and services. The event is open to all abilities, with specific distance restrictions applicable to participants aged 20 or under according to UK Athletics rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.