Phoenix Cambridgeshire Penguin Plod
From Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 08:00
- Location Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
- Price £22.00 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
Whether you're looking to complete a single lap or challenge yourself to go the distance, the Penguin Plod is all about enjoying the journey. Participants will be treated to festive goodies like mince pies and mulled wine at the aid stations, along with a unique winter-themed penguin medal for every finisher. With a 'rock up and run' start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, you can enjoy a stress-free experience. Don't miss out on this fantastic end-of-year event—register early, as places are limited, and join us for a memorable day of fun, fitness, and festive cheer
Phoenix Cambridgeshire Penguin Plod
Sun 21st December 2025
Organiser's Description
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 around Grafham Water. 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 6 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.
Not sure how far you wish to run? 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.
Start anytime between 08:00am and 9:00am (registration open from 7.30am).
Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Tarmac cycle paths and small section of gravel path. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route.
Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under, for more information please read our full terms & conditions available here - https://www.phoenixrunning.co.uk/tandc
We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run
Races
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
£39.95
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
No Medal
£22.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
Booking for more than 1?
Course Details
All runners begin with the reservoir on their right hand side and run along the footpath towards the visitor centre and the mini golf. When you get to the mini golf you go to the right and follow the fence round. You’ll then see a gap in the hedge. Go through this gap and bear right onto the reservoir dam.
The dam is approx. 0.92 miles / 1.4km long. To exit the dam section you go through an open gate and into the park. Follow the paths through the park and after about 0.45 miles / 720 meters you’ll find the turning point.
The turn point is well signed with a large yellow sign on the left of the path telling you to ‘turn around’ – please go all the way to the turn point before turning back on each lap.
Once you have turned you simply retrace your steps exactly and end up back at the start and the aid station, that is 1 complete lap.
The overall course has no elevation gain or drop making this a flat and fast route.
Remember - it’s 8 laps for the marathon distance and 4 laps for the half marathon distance.
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Location
PE28 0BH Buckden Road, Huntingdon, United Kingdom
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