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Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon

Sunbury-on-Thames, United Kingdom • 28 Nov 2026

Event details

The Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon is organised by Phoenix Running and takes place on Saturday 28 November 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG. The route is UKA certified and described as accurately measured. Entry fees are listed as £31.50 (Affiliated) and £33.50 (UnAffiliated). Places are strictly limited. The event is offered as both attended and virtual; all participants receive a giveaway medal or memento.

Course and rules

The course runs along the River Thames from Walton on Thames towards Hampton Court and back, using a riverside towpath. The terrain is off-road trail with no elevation gain or loss, so the overall course is flat. Runners complete laps of the same circuit to cover the advertised distances.

  • Half marathon - 4 laps
  • Marathon - 8 laps

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.

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

Race information

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Marathon
Riverside Marathon
Half Marathon
Riverside Half Marathon
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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