PHOENIX - Save the Rhino Run 2023
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From Phoenix Running
Saturday 16th September 2023
Past event
08:00
Sunbury on Thames
£39.95 · 1 race
5km, 10km, 10 Mile, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the PHOENIX - Save the Rhino Run 2023, organized by Phoenix Running, on Saturday, September 16th, 2023, in the picturesque surroundings of Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex. This exciting event promises to be a memorable day for runners of all abilities, as we come together to support the Save the Rhino Charity. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 5km, 10km, half marathon, and ultra marathon, all on a scenic 5.3km out-and-back course along the beautiful river Thames.
This year, we are thrilled to introduce a limited edition medal inspired by Chris 'Rhino Boy' Green's beloved children's book, featuring Matu, the adorable baby rhino. Every finisher will receive a unique medal, adding a special touch to your running achievements. With a flexible 'rock up and run' start time within a one-hour window, you can enjoy a stress-free experience, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out. Plus, there's an option to support Save the Rhino with additional donations during sign-up. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—secure your place today, as spots are limited!
This year, we are thrilled to introduce a limited edition medal inspired by Chris 'Rhino Boy' Green's beloved children's book, featuring Matu, the adorable baby rhino. Every finisher will receive a unique medal, adding a special touch to your running achievements. With a flexible 'rock up and run' start time within a one-hour window, you can enjoy a stress-free experience, whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out. Plus, there's an option to support Save the Rhino with additional donations during sign-up. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event—secure your place today, as spots are limited!
PHOENIX - Save the Rhino Run 2023
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Timed Event including 5k, 10k, half marathon, marathon, ultra
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Event information
Our Walton on Thames route is an accurately measured & UKA certified route - Certificate No: 18/340.
Come and join us for one of our very popular timed events, with a marathon specific option, where you choose from 5km to 10km, half marathon to ultra marathon, 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 our fabulous bespoke finishers’ medal.
Free parking
Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium,Waterside Drive,Walton on Thames,KT12 2JG
Cut-offs
Here at Phoenix Running, all of our cut-offs are linear and stated in the final event information emails so you do not need to push harder in the first instance, keep to a steady pace & you will finish.
Toilets and changing facilities
Where possible we have separate female & male toilets at all our venues and access to suitable facilities to change your clothes / running kit.
Event UPDATES
Please join our Facebook chat groups. We recommend all entrants to our events join these groups.
For any specific event changes we will always EMAIL all entrants as the primary communication channel.
However, please do join our Facebook chat groups as we post news / interim updates / weather updates and much more.
Here at Phoenix Running, all of our cut-offs are linear and stated in the final event information emails so you do not need to push harder in the first instance, keep to a steady pace & you will finish.
Toilets and changing facilities
Where possible we have separate female & male toilets at all our venues and access to suitable facilities to change your clothes / running kit.
Event UPDATES
Please join our Facebook chat groups. We recommend all entrants to our events join these groups.
For any specific event changes we will always EMAIL all entrants as the primary communication channel.
However, please do join our Facebook chat groups as we post news / interim updates / weather updates and much more.
On entering Phoenix Running Ltd events you are entitled to the following;
FREE DEFERALS - You can transfer or defer any race entry (once) to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the original event date (subject to availability). This is our ‘no questions asked’ commitment to our runners. There are no deferral fees, no online forms to fill out and there is no onus on you to find another runner to take your place (unless, of course, you want to). You can defer an event once, just email us and we’ll do the rest. Simple, easy and fair.
FREE TRANSFERS - You can, if you prefer, transfer your entry to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the event date (subject to availability). Simply email us the new runner’s full contact details prior to the transfer deadline and include any club affiliation and medical conditions.
PREGNANT DEFERALS – We allow pregnant & postpartum mums to defer their event for up to three years. This also applies to adopting parents.
1 WEEK (7 DAY) DEADLINE - Race numbers are not transferable to another event or another runner within 1 week (7 days) of the race date.
DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS – There are no exceptions to shortening the 7 day deadline. From time to time Phoenix Running hold special events or events with a larger than usual capacity. We reserve the right to extend the 1 week deadline for transfers and deferrals for such events. This will be made clear in the specific terms and conditions for those events.
REFUNDS - The entry fee is non-refundable.
FREE DEFERALS - You can transfer or defer any race entry (once) to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the original event date (subject to availability). This is our ‘no questions asked’ commitment to our runners. There are no deferral fees, no online forms to fill out and there is no onus on you to find another runner to take your place (unless, of course, you want to). You can defer an event once, just email us and we’ll do the rest. Simple, easy and fair.
FREE TRANSFERS - You can, if you prefer, transfer your entry to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the event date (subject to availability). Simply email us the new runner’s full contact details prior to the transfer deadline and include any club affiliation and medical conditions.
PREGNANT DEFERALS – We allow pregnant & postpartum mums to defer their event for up to three years. This also applies to adopting parents.
1 WEEK (7 DAY) DEADLINE - Race numbers are not transferable to another event or another runner within 1 week (7 days) of the race date.
DEADLINE EXCEPTIONS – There are no exceptions to shortening the 7 day deadline. From time to time Phoenix Running hold special events or events with a larger than usual capacity. We reserve the right to extend the 1 week deadline for transfers and deferrals for such events. This will be made clear in the specific terms and conditions for those events.
REFUNDS - The entry fee is non-refundable.
Organiser's description
This event is going to be really rather special as we've teamed up once again with Chris 'Rhino Boy' Green to raise money for the Save the Rhino Charity. And, as if that wasn't enough, we're also introducing you to the first in a very special, limited edition, series of medals based on the illustrations from Chris's children's book - its 'Matu' the baby Rhino from 'Matumani - The Rhino's Hope'. My little girls love this story and so we've brought Matu to life on her very own Save the Rhino medal. You simply have to have this cute little lady in your bling collection.
So come and join us for one of our very popular timed events, with a marathon specific option, where you choose from 5km to 10km, half marathon to ultra marathon, 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 to chose 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.
As this is a charity fundraiser for Save the Rhino we've also added the option to donate a few extra pennies or pounds to Save the Rhino when you sign up. You can select from a down and every penny with go to this amazing charity.
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.
So come and join us for one of our very popular timed events, with a marathon specific option, where you choose from 5km to 10km, half marathon to ultra marathon, 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 to chose 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.
As this is a charity fundraiser for Save the Rhino we've also added the option to donate a few extra pennies or pounds to Save the Rhino when you sign up. You can select from a down and every penny with go to this amazing charity.
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
KT12 2JB Towpath, Sunbury on Thames, United Kingdom
PHOENIX - Save the Rhino Run 2023
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Phoenix Running
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