PHOENIX - Are We There Yet Denbies
PR
From Phoenix Running
5.0 ·
1 review
Sunday 8th June 2025
Past event
08:30
Dorking
£22.00–£39.95 · 2 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the PHOENIX - Are We There Yet Denbies event, hosted by Phoenix Running on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, at the picturesque Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. This unique running experience invites participants to choose their own adventure with race distances ranging from 5km to a full marathon and even ultra distances, all set on a beautiful 5.3km looped course. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, all are welcome to complete as many laps as they desire within the generous 7-hour time limit.
What sets this event apart is its flexible 'rock up and run' start times, allowing you to begin your race within a one-hour window—no waiting around or pressure to arrive at a specific time! Plus, every participant will receive a stunning bespoke finisher's medal, celebrating your achievement on this scenic off-road trail. With a focus on affordability, Phoenix Running is also introducing a 'no medal' entry option to help keep costs low while still providing all the essential race support. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself in a supportive and friendly environment—register early, as places are limited!
What sets this event apart is its flexible 'rock up and run' start times, allowing you to begin your race within a one-hour window—no waiting around or pressure to arrive at a specific time! Plus, every participant will receive a stunning bespoke finisher's medal, celebrating your achievement on this scenic off-road trail. With a focus on affordability, Phoenix Running is also introducing a 'no medal' entry option to help keep costs low while still providing all the essential race support. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself in a supportive and friendly environment—register early, as places are limited!
PHOENIX - Are We There Yet Denbies
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5.01 review
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Rachel Talbot
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
I really loved this event - such a relaxed and friendly atmosphere from the staff, very well organised, and the route was very picturesque - like being in another warmer country amongst all the vines. Very hilly so had to walk quite a bit but I knew this before I went - the downhills were fast which I loved! Lots of bird life and plane spotting to be done if you're into that! Free parking right next to the start, free drinks and sweets, nice loos inside Denbies. Can't fault this event - I'll be back next time!
Races
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Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra
Entries closed£39.95
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Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra (No Medal)
Entries closed£22.00
Event information
This off road lapped route takes you through the wine estate. Being part of the North Downs there are hills but runners will be rewarded with amazing views of the vineyard, Box Hill and Dorking.
Phoenix Running operate welcoming and inclusive events for those for all ability levels.
There will be free parking available on site including 8 Tesla Superchargers.
The event is being held at the wonderful Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6AA
Denbies Wine Estimate is 6 miles from Junction 9 of the M25.
Dorking Main and Dorking Deepdene Train Stations are both less than a mile walk away.
Dorking Main and Dorking Deepdene Train Stations are both less than a mile walk away.
Cut-offs
Here at Phoenix Running, all of our cut-offs are linear and stated in the final event information emails so you do not need to push harder in the first instance, keep to a steady pace & you will finish.
Toilets and changing facilities
Where possible we have separate female & male toilets at all our venues and access to suitable facilities to change your clothes / running kit.
Event UPDATES
Please join our Facebook chat groups. We recommend all entrants to our events join these groups.
For any specific event changes we will always EMAIL all entrants as the primary communication channel.
However, please do join our Facebook chat groups as we post news / interim updates / weather updates and much more.
Here at Phoenix Running, all of our cut-offs are linear and stated in the final event information emails so you do not need to push harder in the first instance, keep to a steady pace & you will finish.
Toilets and changing facilities
Where possible we have separate female & male toilets at all our venues and access to suitable facilities to change your clothes / running kit.
Event UPDATES
Please join our Facebook chat groups. We recommend all entrants to our events join these groups.
For any specific event changes we will always EMAIL all entrants as the primary communication channel.
However, please do join our Facebook chat groups as we post news / interim updates / weather updates and much more.
On entering Phoenix Running Ltd events you are entitled to the following;
FREE DEFERALS - You can transfer or defer any race entry (once) to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the original event date (subject to availability). This is our ‘no questions asked’ commitment to our runners. There are no deferral fees, no online forms to fill out and there is no onus on you to find another runner to take your place (unless, of course, you want to). You can defer an event once, just email us and we’ll do the rest. Simple, easy and fair.
FREE TRANSFERS - You can, if you prefer, transfer your entry to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the event date (subject to availability). Simply email us the new runner’s full contact details prior to the transfer deadline and include any club affiliation and medical conditions.
PREGNANT DEFERALS – We allow pregnant & postpartum mums to defer their event for up to three years. This also applies to adopting parents.
1 WEEK (7 DAY) DEADLINE - Race numbers are not transferable to another event or another runner within 1 week (7 days) of the race date.
DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS – There are no exceptions to shortening the 7 day deadline. From time to time Phoenix Running hold special events or events with a larger than usual capacity. We reserve the right to extend the 1 week deadline for transfers and deferrals for such events. This will be made clear in the specific terms and conditions for those events.
REFUNDS - The entry fee is non-refundable.
FREE DEFERALS - You can transfer or defer any race entry (once) to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the original event date (subject to availability). This is our ‘no questions asked’ commitment to our runners. There are no deferral fees, no online forms to fill out and there is no onus on you to find another runner to take your place (unless, of course, you want to). You can defer an event once, just email us and we’ll do the rest. Simple, easy and fair.
FREE TRANSFERS - You can, if you prefer, transfer your entry to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the event date (subject to availability). Simply email us the new runner’s full contact details prior to the transfer deadline and include any club affiliation and medical conditions.
PREGNANT DEFERALS – We allow pregnant & postpartum mums to defer their event for up to three years. This also applies to adopting parents.
1 WEEK (7 DAY) DEADLINE - Race numbers are not transferable to another event or another runner within 1 week (7 days) of the race date.
DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS – There are no exceptions to shortening the 7 day deadline. From time to time Phoenix Running hold special events or events with a larger than usual capacity. We reserve the right to extend the 1 week deadline for transfers and deferrals for such events. This will be made clear in the specific terms and conditions for those events.
REFUNDS - The entry fee is non-refundable.
Organiser's description
We're absolutely delighted to be back at the wonderful Denbies Wine Estate and this time for our 'Are We There Yet Denbies' run with its epic medal.
This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate within the overall 7 hour time limit. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one loop 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 finishers' medal.
We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. 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.
Whilst Phoenix Running is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 11th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option.
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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, through the wine estate with the odd hill thrown in. Undulating and hilly.
This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate within the overall 7 hour time limit. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one loop 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 finishers' medal.
We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. 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.
Whilst Phoenix Running is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 11th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option.
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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, through the wine estate with the odd hill thrown in. Undulating and hilly.
Location
Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6, United Kingdom
PHOENIX - Are We There Yet Denbies
PR
Phoenix Running
Phoenix Running - At Phoenix Running we’re all about being inclusive; it’s about great routes, great medals and above else, great people. We believe it’s all about encouraging and enabling runners to achieve things that perhaps they once thought were impossible, whether that’s your first 5km, 5 mile or 50 km run, we’ll support you to success. Small steps lead to bigger things and everyone starts at the beginning. Who knows where the journey may take you?
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