PHOENIX - Doughnut Dash

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  • Date Sun 10th January 2027
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Walton-on-Thames, Surrey
  • Price £39.95
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready to indulge in a unique blend of running and sugary delights at the PHOENIX - Doughnut Dash, hosted by Phoenix Running! This exciting event is set to take place on Sunday, January 10, 2027, in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Participants can choose their adventure, tackling distances from 5km to ultra-marathon on a scenic 5.3km riverside course along the beautiful River Thames.

This much-loved annual event is perfect for runners of all abilities, offering a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you can complete as many laps as you like. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or simply enjoying the journey with a delicious doughnut in hand, every participant will receive an amazing bespoke finisher’s medal that’s double-sided and magnetic, with dazzling neon colors for 2027! With limited places available, be sure to secure your spot early for a day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and of course, doughnuts galore! Don't miss out on this delightful running experience; sign up today to join in the fun!

PHOENIX - Doughnut Dash

Sun 10th January 2027

Two doughnut-shaped medals with pink and green icing designs. Each medal reads "Doughnut Dash" and features colorful ribbons. The pink medal is on the left, and the green medal is on the right, both resting on a white surface. A large group of runners begins a race on a wooded path, some wearing brightly colored shirts with numbers pinned to them. Trees line the path in the background, and it appears to be spring based on the greenery and attire of the participants. 

. A group of people in athletic gear gather outside The Weir pub on a sunny day. Some are seated at picnic tables while others stand and chat. The atmosphere appears relaxed and social, with greenery and a two-story building in the background. A group of people standing under a "PHOENIX Running" tent, smiling and holding up their hands in celebration. They are wearing running gear and medals, indicating participation in a running event. The background features trees and sunlight filtering through the foliage.

Organiser's Description

Our annual Doughnut Dash is back yet again by very, very popular demand, I mean who doesn't like doughnuts, oh and running. This event usually sells out months in advance so please enter early if you can.

The medals are totally awesome, double sided, magnetic and with reversible ribbons, so if you really can't decide then simply have both, and, of course, 2027 has all new medal / doughnut colours and we're going bright neon colours again!

The Doughnut Dash is going to be as much about eating doughnuts as it is running and lots of fun is always had by all - CHOMP!

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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal.

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 the time limit. 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

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5.0

6 reviews

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Andrew

·a month ago

Ran this even on 11/1/26. A great out and back set-up along the riverbank. The race was good with the turning point being clearly marked and the path along the river being fine considering the weather in the last week. I have to applaud the organisation before and after. The team were so cheerful considering how cold it was and their timing system made everything so simple. If you're looking for a supportive and caring community running feel, I cannot recommend it enough.
CR
Caroline

·a month ago

First time at this event and loved the format and location. Such an inclusive event and the snacks and doughnuts were the icing on the cake.
TB
Tommo

·a month ago

Loved every minute of the doughnut dash. The staff on the event were fantastic, helpful, friendly and always smiling. The atmosphere was superb. Every one helping everyone else on the course giving encouragement. Best event I have been to, to date. Thank you all
LJ
Livash

·a month ago

Great, fun race. Really well organized and great crowd. Definitely will be back!
JF
Janet

·11 months ago

Does it exactly what it says on the tin - provides a flat, friendly, off road route with doughnuts! A lot of Krispy creme doughnuts. The medals are huge. If you bought them online they'd arrive and you'd think "this looked smaller in the image", possibly close to 6 inches across. Very pretty route looking out over the Thames and unaffordable houses with their dinghy's moored up outside. Even though it was minus 2 degrees C, this was worth travelling from Bath for.
KH
Katy

·2 years ago

Lovely people, nice set up, great snacks. Already booked for another run with them.
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Location

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

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