Phoenix Running - Old Warden

Old Warden, United Kingdom • 17 Oct 2026

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire - Skull Runner

Phoenix Running Bedfordshire runs the Skull Runner event on Saturday 17 October 2026 at Old Warden Village Hall, Bedfordshire SG18 9HQ. The event uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) lapped course on footpaths around Old Warden with mixed terrain through woodland trails and paved parkland. The overall course has no elevation gain or loss, making it flat.

This is a timed, lap-based event with flexible distance choices. Participants may complete as many or as few laps as they wish within the overall 7 hour time limit. The minimum recorded distance is one lap, 3.28 miles. The event offers a bespoke finishers' medal for entrants who complete laps, and there is a lower-cost no-medal entry option at a flat £20 that includes event support and digital race materials.

The organisers operate a flexible start system with rock up and run starts within a one hour window and can accommodate special start time requests depending on planned distance. Places are limited to 75 entrants. Typical race services include aid station support, same day results, athlete profiles, Phoenix World access, digital BIBs, and digital finishers certificates.

Available distances include: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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

Race information

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
5 km
5.3km / 3.28 Mile Lap
Ultra Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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