PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run

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  • Date Sun 30th November 2025
  • 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

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Event summary

Get ready for a festive running experience at the PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run, taking place on Sunday, November 30, 2025, in the picturesque Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex. Organized by Phoenix Running, this annual event invites runners of all abilities to enjoy a scenic out-and-back route along the beautiful river Thames. Participants can choose their distance, completing laps on a 5.3km (3.28 miles) course that accommodates everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes. Whether you opt for the 5km, 10k, half marathon, full marathon, or ultra, you’ll earn an epic bespoke finisher's medal and a delightful chocolate advent calendar.

This year, every registered runner will be entered into a grand prize draw, with winners announced via Facebook at 7:30 PM on December 1st. With a uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start time feature within a one-hour window, there's no need to rush—just come and enjoy the run at your own pace! Plus, for those looking to save, Phoenix Running offers a 'no medal' entry option at a flat rate of £22, ensuring that everyone can participate without breaking the bank. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity

PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run

Sun 30th November 2025

Festive image with "Christmas Advent Run" text at the top. Below, three golden bells with holly leaves and the number "1" are featured. A stylized Christmas tree with a star on top is shown on a red background. A group of runners stands in front of a "PHOENIX Running" tent, smiling and holding their hands up in celebration. They are wearing athletic clothing and medals around their necks, with trees providing shade in the background. A group of people in athletic wear gather outdoors on a sunny day outside a pub named "The Weir." Some are sitting at picnic tables, while others stand and chat. The pub is a two-story building with a mix of brick and timber framing. A diverse group of runners wearing numbered bibs and sports attire participate in an outdoor marathon, running on a path surrounded by trees and greenery. Several runners are leading the pack, while others follow closely behind. The atmosphere appears energetic and competitive. A group of people stands under a "Phoenix Running" tent. They are smiling and wearing running gear, with some displaying medals around their necks. The background shows trees and a bright, sunny day. The atmosphere is cheerful and energetic.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us for our annual Christmas 'Advent' run down on the towpath and everyone who runs and registers an interest will automatically go into our grand prize draw. Each year we hold a Christmas Advent prize draw via Facebook video at 7.30pm on 1st December where we give away some epic prizes. The medals will, of course, be epic and everyone gets a chocolate advent calendar 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 9th 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 £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, 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

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Phoenix - 7-Hour Timed Event (No Medal)

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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KT12 2JB Towpath, Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom

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