Phoenix Crystal Palace - Retro Run
From Phoenix Running Crystal Palace
- Date Sun 20th September 2026
- Time 08:00
- Location London
- Price £22.00 - £39.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
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Event summary
With a generous time limit of 7 hours, you can set your own pace and enjoy the stunning off-road trail, featuring a mix of well-marked tarmac and gravel pathways, as well as gentle undulations and steep sections for an exciting challenge. Every participant will be rewarded with a fabulous bespoke finishers' medal, so whether you complete just 2 laps or push yourself further, you're a winner in our eyes! Don't miss this chance to join friends and family for a memorable day of running in one of London's most beautiful parks. Be sure to register early, as entries are limited for this fantastic event!
Phoenix Crystal Palace - Retro Run
Sun 20th September 2026
Organiser's Description
Come join us and get this lovely medal. This timed event is 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 2.65km (1.65 mile) along Crystal Palace Park. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete two 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 time limit of 7 hours and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.
The beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance, simply come and run 2 laps and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.
The course will be well marked, minimum distance is 3.30 miles or as far as you can go in the time limit. Off road trail. A great park to run around with good tarmac and gravel pathways.
Age limit - 18 years old and above.
This event is licensed by Trail Running Association and will adhere to the UK Athletics rules.
The course is path, we recommend road/trail shoes depending on the weather.
The course features a series of gentle undulations with challenging steep sections that rise sharply, creating a dynamic and varied landscape for participants to navigate.
Entries will be limited so please don't leave it too late to sign up.
Races
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Timed Event Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon
£39.95
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No Medal - Timed Events Including 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra Marathon
£22.00
UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00
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Course Details
- It's 2 laps for 3.30mi (meaning you complete at least 5km)
- It's 4 laps for 6.60mi (meaning you complete at least 10km)
- It's 8 laps for 13.20mi (meaning you complete a half marathon)
- It's 16 laps for 26.40mi (meaning you complete a marathon)
- It's 17 plus laps for 28.05mi (meaning you complete an ultra-marathon or 45.14km plus)
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Location
81 Thicket Road, London, SE20 8DS, United Kingdom
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