Christmas Gonk

A festive 7-hour timed running event on the Thames towpath in Walton-on-Thames with multiple distance options and a bell-themed finisher medal.

PHOENIX - Christmas Gonk is a festive timed running event organised by Phoenix Running on Saturday 5 December 2026 in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey.

Date: Saturday 5 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 riverside towpath loop. Participants can choose distances from 5k and 10k through half marathon, marathon and ultra, completing as many laps as desired within the 7-hour time limit.

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

Entry pricing: £22.00 – £40.00 (distance-dependent). A no-medal timed-event entry option is available at £22.00.