PHOENIX West Sussex - NOT London Marathon

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From Phoenix Running West Sussex

  • Date Sat 24th April 2027
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Crawley, West Sussex
  • Price £22.00 - £39.95
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon, Ultra

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating PHOENIX West Sussex - NOT London Marathon on Saturday, April 24th, 2027, at the beautiful Tilgate Park in Crawley, West Sussex! Organised by Phoenix Running West Sussex, this unique event coincides with the First Saturday London Marathon, offering a fantastic alternative for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose their distance, ranging from a 5km lap to an ultra marathon, completing as many laps as they desire within a generous 7-hour time limit.

The course features a scenic 5km out-and-back route along the picturesque Downs Link, perfect for both seasoned athletes and beginners. Whether you’re aiming to finish just one lap or challenge yourself to run further, every participant is celebrated as a finisher and receives an exclusive bespoke medal. With flexible 'rock up and run' start times, you can begin your race at your convenience, but be sure to wrap it up by 3pm! Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event—secure your spot now, as places are limited! Come and enjoy a day of fun, fitness, and camaraderie!

PHOENIX West Sussex - NOT London Marathon

Sat 24th April 2027

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Organiser's Description

Phoenix Running West Sussex are hosting our NOT London Marathon at Tilgate Park, Crawley West Sussex, this is on the same day as the First Saturday London Marathon.

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: Undulating

Races

  • 7 Hour Timed Event

    With Medal

    £39.95

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 7 Hour Timed Event

    No Medal Entry

    £22.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

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Location

Tilgate Park Nature Centre, Crawley, RH10 5PQ, United Kingdom

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