PHOENIX - Chocothon

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  • Date Sat 28th February 2026
  • Location Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
  • Price £22.00 - £40.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for a deliciously fun running experience at the PHOENIX - Chocothon, hosted by Phoenix Running on Saturday, February 28, 2026! Set against the picturesque backdrop of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, this unique event combines the joy of running with the indulgence of chocolate. Participants can choose their race distance, with options ranging from 5km to a full marathon, all on a scenic 5.3km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course along the beautiful river Thames. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event welcomes all abilities.

What’s more, everyone will receive a spectacular bespoke finisher's medal, and you might even catch a birthday celebration for Andy Ward during the festivities! Enjoy the flexibility of ‘rock up and run’ start times, allowing you to begin your race within a one-hour window, ensuring a stress-free experience. In an effort to keep costs down, Phoenix Running is offering a new ‘no medal’ entry option, making participation more accessible. With limited places available, don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, celebrate, and indulge in chocolate at the PHOENIX - Chocothon!

PHOENIX - Chocothon

Sat 28th February 2026

A pink and silver "Chocathon" race medal with a chocolate bar design and a bitten corner, attached to a pink ribbon on a gray wooden surface. A group of runners, wearing athletic attire and medals, pose for a group photo near a river. The backdrop consists of trees and greenery, suggesting an outdoor event. Some members are standing while others are kneeling or sitting on the ground, smiling at the camera. A group of runners pose together under a "PHOENIX Running" tent. They are smiling, waving, and wearing medals around their necks. The group includes both men and women dressed in a variety of athletic attire, with trees and greenery in the background. A crowd of runners, wearing numbered bibs and athletic gear, participate in the Phoenix Spring Marathon 2017. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background. Some runners are in mid-stride, while others are just starting to move forward. A group of people in athletic clothing are gathered outside "The Weir" pub on a sunny day. Some are sitting at picnic tables, while others stand and chat. Several bags and bottles are visible. The scene suggests a social gathering, possibly after a sports event.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix running is inviting you to our brand new 'Chocothon' - that's right, running and chocolate! And as if that wasn't enough just wait till you see the medal. With permission from our good friends from SVN we have secured the rights to their rather awesome Chocothon medal design, which we've tweaked for Phoenix, added a good old splash of pink, and hey presto, you now have a chance to get your hands on one of our all time favourite medals of SVN past. Oh and did we mention we'll be celebrating Andy Wards birthday on that day too!

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 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 12th 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 £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 7 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

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  • Phoenix - 10k

    £29.00

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  • Phoenix - Half Marathon

    £37.00

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  • Phoenix - Marathon

    £39.00

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  • Phoenix - Ultra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event

    £40.00

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  • Phoenix - 7-Hour Timed Event (No Medal)

    £22.00

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Location

Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2, United Kingdom

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