What do you stock at the Aid Station?

Selection of jelly sweets, crisps and pretzels along with Freddos. There is a good chance of cake and, if the weather is hot, ice lollies as well. Vegan options are clearly marked. Water, variety of squash and cola will be available.

Are spectators welcome?

Spectators are more than welcome! The Weir Pub is located right next to the start and finish line so offers an extremely convenient cheering on point for spectators. The Weir offers cold drinks, hot drinks and food from 11am. There is also a café located at the nearby Xcel Leisure Centre. The Weir offers hotel rooms for those wishing to stay over but please book early as it always sells out.

How many laps for my distance?

Complete 4 laps for a half marathon distance. Complete 8 laps for a full marathon distance, recognised by the 100 Marathon Club.

Flexible Start times?

We offer flexible start times, simply come to the start area ready to run so we can check you in and set you off as soon as you’re ready.

Toilets and Facilities?

There are toilets in the Weir Pub, which will be open for our use from 8:00am. There are also toilets in the Xcel Leisure Centre that are available from 7:00am.

Can I leave my bag at the aid station?

We have no ‘official’ baggage check in facility; however you can leave small bags and your own items in the grassy area nearby at your own risk – these will be easily accessible to you during and throughout the event.

What is the event cut-off?

The cut-off time is 3:30pm by which time you should be finished running.

PHOENIX - Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon

From Phoenix Running

4.5 · 2 reviews

Saturday 28th November 2026

08:30

Walton-on-Thames

£33.50 · 2 races

Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the PHOENIX - Riverside Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running! Scheduled for Saturday, November 28th, 2026, this fantastic event will take place in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Runners can choose between a marathon or half marathon distance, completing either 4 or 8 laps along an accurately measured and UKA certified route.

The course offers a beautiful, low-key jaunt along the serene River Thames, taking participants toward the historic Hampton Court and back. With its flat terrain along the riverside towpath, this event promises to be fast and enjoyable for all levels of runners. Medals will be awarded to all finishers, making it a memorable achievement to take home. As this is race 3 in the Firebird four-race series for 2024, don't miss your chance to be a part of this special day! With limited places available, be sure to secure your spot early for this unforgettable running experience!

Races

Marathon

£33.50

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Half Marathon

£33.50

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A £2.00 service charge is added per booking

Organiser's description

Accurately Measured & UKA Certified Route.

This is a beautiful low key jaunt along the River Thames from Walton on Thames towards Hampton Court and back. Runners complete either 4 or 8 laps for the half marathon or marathon distance.

This is half marathon and marathon race 3 in our Firebird four-race series 2024.

Medals to all finishers.

Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter.

Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

Reviews

4.5

2 reviews

Mark Fielding

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

A really well run and friendly event! The location is lovely and the set up is perfect -- a real antidote to the mega races. I'll certainly be doing another with Phoenix!

Neil McCall

Reviewing the 2019 edition · 6 years ago

Nice low-key friendly run. After the Athens marathon last week, this one was a complete contrast. Really low key, can't have been more than 160 runners, but it had such a friendly atmosphere amongst people who obviously run with Rphoenix runners on a regular basis.

A simple out and back course of about 6.5 miles which is then run 4 times for the marathon distance. The route takes you along the banks of the River Thames so quite a pretty route, but once you've done it a couple of times the scenery gets a bit tired. We had a lovely crisp day to run, the towpath was flat and fairly dry all the way.

Plenty of encouragement from fellow runners, there was a real feel of camaraderie. Well organised with an aid station either end of the route stocked with all sorts of yummy goodies. Also great to see they run a system where you use a refillable cup to avoid litter.

Parking at the Xcel leisure centre was free and you could use showers afterwards.

All in all a cracking run, will definitely lookout for more of their runs in the future.

Location

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

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