Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 11 Dec 2026

Phoenix: Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run : event details

The Christmas Jumper FRIDAY Run takes place on Friday 11 December 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey KT12 2JG. Entry fees are listed as £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unaffiliated). The event is a timed event with a 7 hour time limit and a minimum distance of 3.28 miles.

Distances

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

Course and format

The course is a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back route along the River Thames on a riverside towpath. The terrain is off-road trail with no elevation gain or loss reported. Participants may complete as many or as few laps of the 5.3 km circuit as they wish within the 7 hour limit. The event uses a flexible "rock up and run" system with a 1 hour start window to allow varied start times.

All finishers receive a bespoke finishers' medal. Both attended and virtual participants receive a physical memento. Runners who entered on Christmas Eve 2025 are eligible for a free bespoke long-sleeved technical running top, up to a maximum of 100 guaranteed tops; these tops were produced by REdbEAR Sports. 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
10k
5 km
Ultra
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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