PHOENIX - Strictly Running

Phoenix Running

From Phoenix Running

Sunday 24th September 2023 Past event
08:30
Sunbury on Thames
£27.00–£40.00 · 5 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the PHOENIX - Strictly Running event, hosted by Phoenix Running, on Sunday, September 24th, 2023! Set in the picturesque Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex, this event is perfect for runners of all abilities. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or just looking to complete your first 5km, you can choose from a variety of distances ranging from 5km to ultra-marathon, all on a beautiful 5.3km out-and-back course along the stunning River Thames.

This unique 7-hour timed event not only allows you the flexibility to run at your own pace with 'rock up and run' start times, but it also offers the chance to earn an incredible 150mm dome-shaped medal—one of Phoenix Running's most coveted pieces of bling! With just 65 of these stunning medals available, you'll want to secure your spot early. Plus, in response to economic challenges, Phoenix Running is offering a budget-friendly 'no medal' entry option, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a fantastic running experience. So lace up your shoes, grab a friend, and join us for a day of celebration, camaraderie, and, of course, running!

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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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Event information

Organiser's description

On Sunday 24th September 2023 the order of the day is strictly running! So grab your running partner and come and join us for a run! This is most likely the final time we'll offer this epic 150mm dome-shaped medal and it's one of our true heavyweights, so if you missed it first time round, well, we have just 65 on offer this time....it is an absolute beauty that you simply have to have in your bling collection.

Strictly running is one of our special 7 hour 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 8th 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.

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 Running

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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