Phoenix Running - Ardingly
Ardingly, United Kingdom • 24 May 2026
PHOENIX - West Sussex - Butterfly Run
Phoenix Running West Sussex stages the Butterfly Run at Ardingly Reservoir. The race is presented as part of a four-race summer series across May and June and features nature-inspired finisher medals.
This is a timed, lap-based event using a 7 km (4.35 mile) out-and-back course around the reservoir. Participants may complete one or more laps and can choose from set distance options or continue until the event time limit. The minimum recorded distance is 3.1 miles (5 km). The surface is off road on compact trail with undulating terrain.
Distances available:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
Event services include chip timing, an aid station, same-day results and athlete profiles published in Phoenix World. Finishers receive a bespoke finisher's medal; there is also a no-medal unaffiliated entry option offered at a lower fee. An affiliated entry fee is listed separately.
Location details are provided as Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH17 6SQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.