Chicken Run

A flexible timed running event in Walton-on-Thames offering multiple distances on a flat Thames towpath course, with a bespoke finisher’s medal available.

Date: Sunday 15 November 2026

Time: 08:30am (flexible ‘rock up and run’ start window)

Location: Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey (start area near The Weir Pub)

Phoenix Running’s Chicken Run is a timed event on a flat 5.3km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course along the River Thames. Runners can choose to complete distances from 5km and 10km to half marathon, marathon, or ultra by running as many laps as desired within the overall time limit.

Format: Flexible start times within a 1-hour window; chip timing and same-day results.

Time limits: Up to 7 hours overall.

What’s included:

• Bespoke finisher’s medal (except no-medal entries)
• Aid station and event support
• Chip timing and online results

Pricing: Entry varies by distance; a no-medal entry option is available.