PHOENIX - The Painted Cow Run

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  • Date Sat 8th August 2026
  • Location Dorking, Surrey
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable running experience at the PHOENIX - The Painted Cow Run, organized by Phoenix Running! This exciting event will take place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, at the stunning Denbies Wine Estate in Dorking, Surrey. The Painted Cow Run is inspired by the estate's famous painted cows and offers a unique twist on traditional races. Participants can choose from a flexible range of distances including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, with the option to complete as many laps as they wish on a scenic 5.3km looped course within a generous 7-hour time limit.

This event is perfect for runners of all abilities, as even completing a single loop earns you a bespoke finisher's medal! With Phoenix Running's innovative "rock up and run" start times, you can begin your race within a 1.5-hour window, ensuring you won’t be left waiting around. Plus, there’s even a no-medal entry option available to keep costs low while still providing all the essential support and amenities. Join us for a day filled with fun, fantastic scenery, and a community spirit that celebrates every runner! Don't miss out—secure

PHOENIX - The Painted Cow Run

Sat 8th August 2026

A life-sized cow sculpture painted with green grass-like patterns stands on a wooden platform outdoors, with another colorful cow sculpture and rural scenery in the background. Two women wearing bright athletic gear and sunglasses smile for the camera. They are standing on a lush, sunlit trail lined with green vineyards on both sides. Their tank tops read "Little Miss Chatterbox." It appears to be a bright, clear day. A scenic vineyard under a partly cloudy sky with green rows of grapevines stretching into the distance. A dirt path runs through the vineyard, marked with a bright yellow sign that reads "RUN ROUTE" on both sides, highlighting a chosen track for runners. A group of people, dressed in a mix of athletic and colorful outfits with medals around their necks, are posing happily under a tent with the sign "Phoenix Running." They are standing on a dirt path with trees and greenery in the background.

Organiser's Description

We're absolutely delighted to be back at the wonderful Denbies Wine Estate for our summer 'Denbies Double' on our usual running weekend in August. We're kicking things off with our very popular 'Painted Cow' run inspired by the Denbies painted cows located outside the garden shop. In 2026 well be making a medal out of the 'other' cow and the medal really is epic.

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, looped course around the beautiful Denbies Wine Estate within the overall 7 hour time limit. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one loop 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, through the wine estate with the odd hill thrown in. Undulating and hilly.

Races

  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • Timed Event Including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra (No Medal)

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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2 reviews

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Lisa

·2 months ago

Great course! Bit hilly in places but what a beautiful place ! Enjoyed every minute of it 😁
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Pete

·2 months ago

Excellent race. Well organised and friendly team. Hard course, but beautiful surroundings. Highly recommend

Location

Denbies Wine Estate, London Road, Dorking, RH5 6, United Kingdom

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