PHOENIX - Lest We Forget
PR
From Phoenix Running
5.0 ·
1 review
Saturday 7th November 2026
Past event
08:30
Walton-on-Thames
£22.00–£39.95 · 2 races
5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Join Phoenix Running for the inspiring "Lest We Forget" event on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, in the picturesque setting of Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This memorable run not only honors our heroes but also features a stunning new antique brass medal depicting a solitary soldier in tribute to those who have fallen. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, all on a scenic 5.3km out-and-back course along the beautiful River Thames. With a generous 7-hour time limit and flexible start times, runners of all abilities can enjoy this unique experience.
Whether you’re aiming to complete just one lap or push your limits, every finisher walks away with a bespoke medal. Plus, why not extend your weekend of running by joining the annual Remembrance Day Run on Sunday, November 8th, where you can earn even more fantastic bling? With Phoenix Running's commitment to affordability, you can also opt for a 'no medal' entry at a flat rate of £22, allowing everyone the opportunity to participate. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—secure your spot today and help us honor the memories of those
Whether you’re aiming to complete just one lap or push your limits, every finisher walks away with a bespoke medal. Plus, why not extend your weekend of running by joining the annual Remembrance Day Run on Sunday, November 8th, where you can earn even more fantastic bling? With Phoenix Running's commitment to affordability, you can also opt for a 'no medal' entry at a flat rate of £22, allowing everyone the opportunity to participate. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—secure your spot today and help us honor the memories of those
PHOENIX - Lest We Forget
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5.01 review
JR
Jack Roberts
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Took part in the 2025 edition · 1 year ago
Such a relaxed race. Easy and straight forward instructions. Definitely recommend
Races
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Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra
Entries closed£39.95
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Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra (No medal)
Entries closed£22.00
Event information
Phoenix Running offer two different courses from the Weir in Walton. The 'Blue Bridge' route takes you west along the Thames, passing over the small 'Blue Bridge' before passing under Walton Bridge before returning. The 'Hampton Court' route takes you east along the times in the direction of 'Hampton Court', passing Sunbury Locke on the way before returning. Both courses are along scenic towpaths and have no elevation gain / loss making them both fast and flat routes. The course will be confirmed one week prior to the event and dependent on factors such as planned local events and the weather.
Phoenix Running operate welcoming and inclusive events for those for all ability levels.
Free parking is available a short 5 minute walk from the start line. Details are provided in the final event information which is emailed a week prior to the event.
The event will start in the small field just before The Weir Pub on Waterside Drive or on the patio of the Weir Pub depending on the weather. Just look for the Phoenix Running marquee, you can't miss it!
The race is around 6 miles from the closest M25 junction.
Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.
Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.
Organiser's description
Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us for a very special Lest We Forget Run on Saturday 7th November 2026 and this year our awesome Unknown Soldier silhouette medal is presented in a brand new antique brass finish.
This amazing medal depicts a solitary soldier paying his respects to the fallen and its absolutely stunning. The ribbon has a Velcro join which allows it to be completely removed and the medal then stands upright on its bespoke base to create a truly beautiful tribute.
We also have our annual Remembrance Day Run the following day on Sunday 8th November with its legendary 1inch thick, 1kg medal so why not make a weekend of it, come and do both events and earn yourself not one, but two truly epic bits of bling!
This year's Lest We Forget 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 1.5 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 £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.
This amazing medal depicts a solitary soldier paying his respects to the fallen and its absolutely stunning. The ribbon has a Velcro join which allows it to be completely removed and the medal then stands upright on its bespoke base to create a truly beautiful tribute.
We also have our annual Remembrance Day Run the following day on Sunday 8th November with its legendary 1inch thick, 1kg medal so why not make a weekend of it, come and do both events and earn yourself not one, but two truly epic bits of bling!
This year's Lest We Forget 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 1.5 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 £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.
Location
Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, KT12 2, United Kingdom
PHOENIX - Lest We Forget
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Phoenix Running
Phoenix Running - At Phoenix Running we’re all about being inclusive; it’s about great routes, great medals and above else, great people. We believe it’s all about encouraging and enabling runners to achieve things that perhaps they once thought were impossible, whether that’s your first 5km, 5 mile or 50 km run, we’ll support you to success. Small steps lead to bigger things and everyone starts at the beginning. Who knows where the journey may take you?
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