Leaf Not Beef

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From Phoenix Running Hampshire

  • Date Sat 9th January 2027
  • 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 for a unique running experience at the "Leaf Not Beef" event, hosted by Phoenix Running Hampshire on Saturday, January 9th, 2027. Set in the picturesque city of Winchester, Hampshire, this event celebrates Vegan January and invites runners of all abilities to enjoy a beautiful, professionally measured course along The Itchen Way. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including a 2.62-mile out-and-back, with the option to run as many laps as they wish within a generous 7-hour time limit. Whether you're aiming for a Half Marathon, Marathon, or even an Ultra, this event is the perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while soaking in stunning scenery.

At "Leaf Not Beef," it’s all about fun and flexibility! With a relaxed start time between 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, you can arrive at your convenience and begin your run whenever you feel ready. Plus, there’s no need to worry about hunger during your race; the renowned aid station will be stocked with a variety of delicious sweet and savory goodies, including plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian options. Each finisher will walk away with a bespoke medal, celebrating your achievement. Limited spots are available, so don’t delay in securing

Leaf Not Beef

Sat 9th January 2027

A person in running attire jogs along a pathway between brick and metal railings, with a bright sunrise and scattered clouds overhead, surrounded by trees and countryside. A path covered with fallen autumn leaves runs through a park lined with tall trees. Two people walk in the distance, and the golden sunlight filters through the colorful foliage. A race medal featuring a smiling carrot running, with “Leaf not Beef Run” in red and blue text, a green background, and a vegan symbol. Phoenix Running Hampshire branding appears below.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running Hampshire is inviting you to join us along The Itchen Way in Winchester for our event 'Leaf Not Beef' to celebrate Vegan January.  The course has been professionally measured and has a Road Permit for this event.  So, whether you're going for a GFA, a 'Road Marathon', or simply want to run on a beautiful smooth course without getting your trainers all muddy, then please join us.  It's always a party with Phoenix.

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 out/backs for a Half Marathon, ten for a Marathon, and eleven or more for an Ultra. The course is an out/back along the beautiful Itchen Way, crossing over the Hockley Viaduct, and back.  We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and 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 also have plenty of Vegan and Vegetarian options, 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 in the Garnier Road Car Park, with ample parking available a short 3 minute walk away at the St. Catherine's Park & Ride.

If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch because depending on the distance you are planning to run, we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. 

Not sure?  Well, the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance. Simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.

Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.

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 which are £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.

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Garnier Road, Bull Drove, Winchester, SO23 9PA, United Kingdom

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