PHOENIX - Armistice 'Lest We Forget' 2023

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  • Date Sat 11th November 2023
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join Phoenix Running for the unforgettable PHOENIX - Armistice 'Lest We Forget' 2023 event on Saturday, 11th November 2023, in the picturesque Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex. This special run honors the spirit of remembrance with the stunning ‘Unknown Soldier Tombstone’ medal, presented in a striking black nickel finish adorned with white poppies. Runners can choose their challenge from a range of distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, all on a scenic 5.3km (3.28 miles) out-and-back course along the tranquil river Thames.

This event is perfect for runners of all abilities! Whether you aim to complete one lap or push your limits, every participant is celebrated as a finisher and will receive an epic bespoke medal. The flat and fast riverside towpath makes it an ideal setting for a memorable day. With limited places available, don’t wait to secure your spot in this meaningful event. Come run, remember, and be part of something truly special with Phoenix Running!

PHOENIX - Armistice 'Lest We Forget' 2023

Sat 11th November 2023

Two memorial plaques commemorating soldiers of the Great War. The left plaque is inscribed with "A SOLDIER OF THE GREAT WAR 1916 - 2016 KNOWN UNTO GOD THE SOMME CENTENARY CHALLENGE RUN," and the right with "1914 - 1918 NOW UNTO GOD ARMISTICE CHALLENGE RUN. A group of people in athletic gear gather outside The Weir pub on a sunny day. Some are seated at picnic tables while others stand and chat. The atmosphere appears relaxed and social, with greenery and a two-story building in the background. A group of people standing under a "PHOENIX Running" tent, smiling and holding up their hands in celebration. They are wearing running gear and medals, indicating participation in a running event. The background features trees and sunlight filtering through the foliage. A large group of runners begins a race on a wooded path, some wearing brightly colored shirts with numbers pinned to them. Trees line the path in the background, and it appears to be spring based on the greenery and attire of the participants. 

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Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running is delighted to invite you to this very special Armistice 'Lest We forget' Run on Saturday 11th November 2023.

The amazing 'Unknown Soldier Tombstone' medal will be presented like never before in a BRAND NEW black nickel finish with white poppies - it's simply stunning. This event will be an opportunity to get your hands on what we think is one of the most iconic 'remembrance' medals ever. You really won't want to miss this one.

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, out and back, course along the beautiful river Thames. 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 time limit and everyone gets this epic bespoke finishers' medal.

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 the time limit. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Races

  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra (No Medal)

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

Reviews

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2 reviews

RJ
Richard

·2 years ago

It was great fun, a fairly small event but very well organized and great friendly atmosphere. Love the idea that you literally show up and start when you want and run what ever distance you want. Also a fantastic medal!!
Steve avatar
Steve

·2 years ago

Great event, extremely well organised and executed. Lovely course to run alongside the river Thames and a fantastic finishers medal to boot. Can’t recommend phoenix events highly enough.

Location

KT12 2JB Towpath, Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

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