PHOENIX - Lancaster Bomber Run

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  • Date Fri 7th November 2025
  • Time 08:30
  • 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 an unforgettable experience at the PHOENIX - Lancaster Bomber Run, hosted by Phoenix Running on Friday, 7th November 2025, in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This unique event pays tribute to the bravery of Lancaster crews, including the organizer's late grandfather, marking a heartfelt nod to the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Participants can choose their race distance, ranging from 5km to a full marathon or ultra, on a scenic 5.3km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course along the beautiful river Thames.

This event welcomes runners of all abilities, with a flexible "rock up and run" start time within a one-hour window, ensuring a stress-free experience. Whether you complete just one lap or push for the full 7-hour limit, everyone will earn a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. Plus, for those looking to save, Phoenix Running offers a 'no medal' entry option for just £20—perfect for those wanting to join the fun without the bling. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor remembrance while enjoying an exhilarating weekend of running! Register early as places are limited, and get set for an amazing day filled with camaraderie

PHOENIX - Lancaster Bomber Run

Fri 7th November 2025

Illustration of a green Lancaster bomber plane with red and blue circular markings, and a tag reading "Lancaster Bomber Run." Includes close-up and side views, plus a matching design strip at the bottom. 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 join us for a very special 'Lancaster Bomber' Run on Friday 7th November 2025. This is not one of our 'normal' Fridays but rather a nod to the bravery of the Lancaster crews (which includes my late Granddad, in the 80th year since VE Day). This is an amazing medal.

We also have our annual Lest We Forget on Saturday 8th November and our Remembrance Day Run the following day on Sunday 9th November with its legendary 1inch thick, 1kg medal so why not make a weekend of it, come and do all these events and earn yourself not one, not two, but three truly epic bits of bling!

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 11th 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.

Staggered starts from 8:30am (registration open from 7.30am). 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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