Christmas Advent Run

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

PHOENIX - Christmas Advent Run is a festive timed running event organised by Phoenix Running on Sunday 29 November 2026 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Date: Sunday 29 November 2026
Start time: 8.30am (flexible “rock up and run” start window)
Location: Waterside Drive area by The Weir / Thames towpath, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey (KT12 2 area)

Participants can complete as many or as few laps as desired within the 7-hour time limit, choosing distances from 5k and 10k through half marathon, marathon and ultra. The course is an out-and-back riverside towpath route (flat and fast, with no elevation gain/loss).

What’s included:

• Bespoke finisher’s medal (unless using the no-medal option)
• Chocolate advent calendar
• Access to an aid station and Phoenix event support
• Same-day results and digital certificates
• Automatic entry into a Christmas Advent prize draw (draw held on 1 December)

Entry options: Standard entry £39.95, or no-medal entry £22.00.