Independence Weekend Run Day 1
From Phoenix Running Hampshire
- Date Sat 4th July 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location Winchester, Hampshire
- Price £39.95
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Independence Weekend Run Day 1, hosted by Phoenix Running Hampshire, on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in the picturesque city of Winchester, Hampshire. This exciting event invites runners of all abilities to celebrate with an American-themed race along the scenic Itchen Way. Participants can choose from a flexible range of distances, starting from a 2.62 mile out-and-back course, with options to run as much as a full marathon or ultra distance within the 7-hour time limit. Fancy dress is encouraged, and prizes will be awarded for categories like 'Best Dressed' and 'Most Patriotic'—so don your red, white, and blue!
The professionally measured course, complete with a Road Permit, ensures a smooth running experience without muddy trails. Enjoy delicious treats at the famous aid station, featuring a variety of sweet and savory goodies, including signature potatoes with vegan options available. Plus, with flexible start times from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, there's no need to rush! Join us at Garnier Road Car Park and take advantage of nearby parking at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. Don't miss out on this fantastic event; spaces are limited
The professionally measured course, complete with a Road Permit, ensures a smooth running experience without muddy trails. Enjoy delicious treats at the famous aid station, featuring a variety of sweet and savory goodies, including signature potatoes with vegan options available. Plus, with flexible start times from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, there's no need to rush! Join us at Garnier Road Car Park and take advantage of nearby parking at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride. Don't miss out on this fantastic event; spaces are limited
Independence Weekend Run Day 1
Sat 4th July 2026
Organiser's Description
Phoenix Running Hampshire is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our 'Independence Weekend Run Day 1' event. There will be an American theme to the events and fancy dress is encouraged. Trophies will be awarded for the categories - 'Best Dressed', 'Funniest Costume', and 'Most Patriotic'.
The course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, if you need a 'Road Marathon', or prefer to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then this is the course for you! The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back.
This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. There's no need to decide how far you're going to run in advance, see how you feel on the day and then decide. We welcome all abilities of runners - complete one lap and you're a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry!
We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based by the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 - 4 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride.
The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's). Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start. Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours. Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless.
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
The course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event. So, if you need a 'Road Marathon', or prefer to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then this is the course for you! The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back.
This is one of our timed events where you choose from one 2.62 mile out/back, to as many as you wish in 7 hours. Five for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. There's no need to decide how far you're going to run in advance, see how you feel on the day and then decide. We welcome all abilities of runners - complete one lap and you're a winner in our eyes or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Our aid station is also famous for all its sweet and savoury goodies and signature POTATOES, we will always provide plenty of Vegan options too, so you won't go hungry!
We operate our uniquely flexible rock up and run start times, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. The official start time is at 0800, but you are welcome to start anytime up till 1300. Give yourself plenty of time to complete the distance of your choice, as the course will close at 1500. The event will be based by the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 - 4 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride.
The postcode for your sat nav for parking is SO23 9NP which is the East Winchester Park & Ride (St. Catherine's). Look for 'Area 5' which is the closest to Park & Ride toilets and the start. Parking charges apply on Saturdays (Sundays are free) which is £3.50 for the day, or £1.80 for up to 3 hours. Payment can be made via Ringo (location code is 2547) or pay with via contactless.
Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.
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Independence Weekend Run (Day 1) Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Garnier Road, Bull Drove, Winchester, SO23 9PA, United Kingdom
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