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Phoenix Running - Slough

Name: Phoenix Running - Slough
Start: 2026-10-08
End: 2026-10-08
Location: Slough

Slough, United Kingdom • 8 Oct 2026

Event Format

This is a 6-hour timed running event. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish of a 5.24-mile (approximately 8.4 km) out-and-back course. The minimum distance to receive a finisher's medal is one lap.

Route Details

The route starts at the Jubilee Riverside Centre in Slough. It is a flat course on a wide, crushed stone towpath alongside the Jubilee River. The path goes through countryside with fields on one side and the river on the other, offering views towards Windsor Castle before turning back at Dorney Wetlands. The terrain is an off-road trail with no significant elevation change.

Practical Information

The event takes place on Thursday, 08 October 2026. Entry fees are £33.00 for affiliated runners and £35.00 for unattached runners. All participants receive a finisher's medal. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South East (England) Slough

Race information

Registration

5.24 Miles

6 Hours

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

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