PHOENIX - The Purple Turtle Run

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From Phoenix Running

  • Date Sat 7th June 2025
  • Time 08:30
  • Location Sunbury on Thames, Middlesex
  • Price £22.00 - £40.00
  • Races 6 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

Event summary

Join us for the exciting PHOENIX - The Purple Turtle Run, taking place on Saturday, June 7th, 2025, in the beautiful Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. Organised by Phoenix Running, this unique timed event offers runners of all abilities the chance to choose their own adventure, with distances ranging from 5km to ultra marathons on a stunning 5.3km out-and-back course along the picturesque River Thames.

Whether you’re aiming to complete just one lap or push your limits within the 7-hour time limit, every participant is a winner in our eyes, receiving a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. With our flexible 'rock up and run' start times, you can arrive and start at your convenience, making it easier to fit your race into your day. Plus, for those looking for a budget-friendly option, we’re introducing a 'no medal' entry choice at a flat £22. With limited places available, don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a vibrant running community!

PHOENIX - The Purple Turtle Run

Sat 7th June 2025

Illustration of a cartoon purple turtle with spiral shell patterns. The design appears on various items, including a handle cutout, bookmark, and strip. The text "PURPLE TURTLE" is prominently displayed in bold letters. A group of runners, wearing athletic attire and medals, pose for a group photo near a river. The backdrop consists of trees and greenery, suggesting an outdoor event. Some members are standing while others are kneeling or sitting on the ground, smiling at the camera. A group of runners pose together under a "PHOENIX Running" tent. They are smiling, waving, and wearing medals around their necks. The group includes both men and women dressed in a variety of athletic attire, with trees and greenery in the background. A crowd of runners, wearing numbered bibs and athletic gear, participate in the Phoenix Spring Marathon 2017. Trees and residential buildings are visible in the background. Some runners are in mid-stride, while others are just starting to move forward. A group of people in athletic clothing are gathered outside "The Weir" pub on a sunny day. Some are sitting at picnic tables, while others stand and chat. Several bags and bottles are visible. The scene suggests a social gathering, possibly after a sports event.

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running is inviting you join us for our brand new 'Purple Turtle Run'.

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, 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 12th 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.

Races

  • Phoenix - 5k

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £27.00

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  • Phoenix - 10k

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £29.00

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  • Phoenix - Half Marathon

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £37.00

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  • Phoenix - Marathon

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £39.00

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  • Phoenix - Ultra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £40.00

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  • Phoenix - 7-Hour Timed Event (No Medal)

    Sat 7th June 2025 (00:00)

    £22.00

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Location

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

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