Candy Cane Run

A festive 7-hour timed running event on the Thames towpath in Walton-on-Thames with flexible distances from 5k to ultra and a Christmas medal.

PHOENIX - Candy Cane Run is a festive timed running event organised by Phoenix Running on Saturday 12 December 2026 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Date: Saturday 12 December 2026
Start time: 8.30am (flexible “rock up and run” start window)
Location: Waterside Drive / The Weir area, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey (KT12 2 area)

This event uses a 5.3km (3.28-mile) out-and-back loop along the River Thames towpath. Participants can choose distances from 5k and 10k through half marathon, marathon and ultra, completing as many or as few laps as desired within the 7-hour time limit.

Medal: A bespoke Christmas finisher’s medal is provided to finishers (except for the no-medal entry option).

Entry options: £22.00 – £40.00 depending on distance/category, including a no-medal timed-event option at £22.00.