Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 6 Nov 2026

Event overview

The Lancaster Bomber Run takes place in Walton on Thames, Surrey at the Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG. It is a timed, multi-distance event held on Friday 6 November 2026. The organiser allows flexible start arrangements within a one-hour window and a maximum event duration of seven hours. Places are strictly limited.

Course and distances

The course is an out-and-back along the river Thames on off-road riverside towpath. The surface is trail and the overall route has no elevation gain or loss, making it flat.

  • Lap length: 5.3 km / 3.28 miles
  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

Minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles) or as far as a participant can go within the seven-hour limit. Runners may complete as many laps as they choose.

Entry, medals and services

Entry fees listed for the event include an affiliated rate of £37.95 and an unattached rate of £39.95. A no-medal entry option is offered at a flat £20. For 2026 the finishers' medal is presented in an antique silver finish. The event provides aid stations, same-day results, athlete profiles, digital BIBs and digital finishers' certificates.

Restrictions

Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules. Terms and conditions from the organiser cover full event 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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