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Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames

Name: Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames
Start: 2026-12-28
End: 2026-12-28
Location: Walton-on-Thames

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 28 Dec 2026

Phoenix: Year End Marathon & Half Marathon

The event takes place on Monday 28 December 2026 in Walton on Thames, Surrey, with the venue listed as Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG. The route runs along the River Thames towards Hampton Court and returns along the same towpath.

Runners complete multiple laps on an off road trail that follows the riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain or loss and is described as flat. The route is accurately measured and UK Athletics certified, Certificate No: 17/433.

Distances:

Half marathon 4 laps
Marathon 8 laps

Entry fees are shown as £31.50 for affiliated runners and £33.50 for unaffiliated runners. Places are strictly limited. Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules; full terms and conditions are provided by the organiser.

All finishers receive a medal. The organiser also provides a free giveaway medal or memento to participants who attend the event and to those who take part virtually. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Walton-on-Thames

Race information

Registration

Marathon

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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