Phoenix West Sussex - Big Badger Run

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From Phoenix Running West Sussex

  • Date Sun 29th November 2026
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Horsham, West Sussex
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling day of outdoor adventure at the Phoenix West Sussex - Big Badger Run on Sunday, November 29, 2026! Hosted by Phoenix Running West Sussex, this exciting event takes place at Southwater Park in Horsham, West Sussex, where runners of all abilities are invited to join the fun. Choose your challenge from a variety of distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or even ultra, all set along a beautiful 5km out-and-back course on the Downs Link.

With its unique 'rock up and run' start times, you have the freedom to begin your race whenever you like, as long as you finish by 3 PM. Whether you complete just one lap or push your limits to see how far you can go in the full 7-hour time limit, every participant is celebrated with a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. It's a perfect opportunity to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow runners while soaking in the stunning scenery of West Sussex. Don't miss out—spots are limited, so secure your place today and get ready to embrace the excitement of the Big Badger Run!

Phoenix West Sussex - Big Badger Run

Sun 29th November 2026

A wide, dirt path runs through a wooded area with bare trees and green undergrowth; a few people are walking in the distance under a cloudy sky. A group of people gather under a "PHOENIX Running" tent by a lakeside, surrounded by sailboats and stacked canoes on a sunny day. Some participants wear athletic gear and race numbers. Phoenix Running event medal featuring a sculpted badger face with bright blue eyes, framed by blue banners reading “Phoenix Running” and “West Sussex.”

Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running West Sussex are hosting a Big Badger Run event at Southwater Park, Horsham, West Sussex.

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 5km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course in the along the Downs link. 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 finisher's medal.

We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times so that you can start when you like but you must be finished before 3pm

You don't have to decide in advance what distance you will run, the beauty of this format is that you simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and then keep on going if it feels right.

Not sure?  Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide your distance 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 3.1 miles (5k) or as far as you can go in 7 hours.

Off road, compact trail. Profile: Flat

Races

  • 7 Hour Timed Event

    With Bespoke Medal

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 7 Hour Timed Event

    No Medal

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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RH13 9UN, Horsham, United Kingdom

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