PHOENIX - Barb vs Ken Run

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  • Date Sat 16th December 2023
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
  • Price £27.00 - £40.00
  • Races 5 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the PHOENIX - Barb vs Ken Run organized by Phoenix Running on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, in Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex. This festive event along the Thames towpath promises an epic double-sided medal with pink and glitter elements. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, completing laps of a scenic 5.3km course. With a flexible 'rock up and run' start time window, runners of all abilities can join in the fun. For those looking to save on costs, there is a 'no medal' entry option available for a flat fee of £20. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to celebrate the holidays with a fun and exciting run along the beautiful river Thames.

PHOENIX - Barb vs Ken Run

Sat 16th December 2023

Two people posing on a city sidewalk wearing colorful rollerblading outfits. Both have neon pink, yellow, and blue patterned tops and shorts. They wear bright yellow knee pads and neon yellow rollerblades. The background shows blurred buildings and trees. Bright yellow and pink border. A group of nine people, wearing race medals and athletic attire, stand smiling and cheering in front of a tent labeled "PHOENIX Running." They are under a tree, celebrating an apparent race or running event, dressed in colorful outfits, some with tutus and bright accessories. A group of people in athletic clothing pose together outdoors, some holding medals. They are standing and seated in front of a river with lush green trees in the background. Everyone is smiling and appears to have completed a race or athletic event. A large group of runners, wearing numbered bibs and colorful athletic gear, are starting a race on a tree-lined path. Some runners are dressed as superheroes. Bare winter trees and suburban houses are visible in the background. Text reads "Phoenix Spring Marathon 2017. A group of runners in athletic gear socialize and rest outside a pub called "The Weir." The sunny day has people sitting at picnic tables, enjoying refreshments. The pub's structure features timber framing and a hedge runs along the side.

Organiser's Description

It's time to turn Christmas pink and yellow baby --- Well, it just had to be done and so Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us for our 'Barb vs. Ken Run' along the Thames towpath this festive season. We're keeping the medal for this one under tight wraps, but needless to say it will be suitably epic, oh, and double sided, oh and then there's pink, oh and glitter, but no roller blades allowed. You really won't want to miss this one. The only real question is will you come as a B or a K....?

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 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, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 8th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we have a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £20. 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 6 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Races

  • Phoenix - 5k

    £27.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Phoenix - 10k

    £29.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Phoenix - Half Marathon

    £37.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Phoenix - Marathon

    £39.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED
  • Phoenix - Ultra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event

    £40.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    CLOSED

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