PHOENIX - Butterfly Run

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

Our best guess from a single past year. We'll firm it up when the organiser confirms.

Choose your distance

Marathon

Distance

42.2km

Start Time

08:30

Cutoff

15:30

Terrain

Trail

From last year's edition. Details may change once confirmed.

Overview

Join Phoenix Running for the exciting PHOENIX - Butterfly Run on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This unique event offers a flexible and inclusive experience for runners of all abilities, featuring a stunning out-and-back course along the scenic River Thames. Participants can choose their race distance from 5km to ultra, completing laps of a 5.3km course within a 7-hour time limit.

Scenic out-and-back along River Thames
Flat and fast towpath course
Flexible distance up to 7 hours

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Small field just before The Weir Pub on Waterside Drive, or on the patio of The Weir Pub depending on weather. Look for Phoenix Running marquee

Finish

Same as start location

Terrain

Off road trail, riverside towpath. Flat and fast.

Route

Out and back course along the River Thames. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' route west along Thames, or 'Hampton Court' route east. Course confirmed one week prior. 8 laps of 5.3km.

Getting There

Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.

Race Day

Race day: Saturday 11 July 2026. Registration from 08:00, start from 08:30. Cut-off at 15:30.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Flexible start times

Digital finishers certificate on Phoenix World site

Athlete profile on Phoenix World site

Same day results published online

Finisher medalYes, there is a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. You still get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc.

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeFree parking a short 5 minute walk from start line. Details provided in final event info emailed a week prior.

Public transportWalton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.

AccessibilityToilets in The Weir Pub open from 8:00am. Also toilets at Xcel Leisure Centre from 7:00am.

ToiletsThere are toilets in the Weir Pub, which will be open for our use from 8:00am. There are also toilets in the Xcel Leisure Centre that are available from 7:00am.

Aid stations · 1Selection of jelly sweets, crisps and pretzels along with Freddos. There is a good chance of cake and, if the weather is hot, ice lollies as well. Vegan options are clearly marked. Water, variety of squash and cola will be available.

Before you enter

RefundsEntry fee is non-refundable.

TransfersFree transfer to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to event date. Email new runner's details.

DeferralsFree deferral to a future event up to 1 week prior (once). Pregnant/postpartum mums can defer up to three years.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled due to circumstances outside control (extreme weather, emergency services, pandemic), no refunds but entry carried forward or alternative offered.

Bad weatherIn the unlikely event of cancellation due to extreme weather, entry will be carried forward to next running or a suitable alternative offered.

Minimum ageParticipants must be 18 years of age or over on the event date. Under 18 entries are restricted to no more than 3 per event, on a first come first served basis, and parents/guardians should contact us.

Time limitThe cut-off time is 3:30pm by which time you should be finished running.

Other questions

Spectators are more than welcome! The Weir Pub is located right next to the start and finish line so offers an extremely convenient cheering on point for spectators. The Weir offers cold drinks, hot drinks and food from 11am. There is also a café located at the nearby Xcel Leisure Centre. The Weir offers hotel rooms for those wishing to stay over but please book early as it always sells out.

Complete 1 lap and you’re both a finisher and a winner in our eyes! Complete 4 laps for a half marathon distance. Complete 8 laps for a full marathon distance, recognised by the 100 Marathon Club. Complete 9+ laps for an ultra marathon distance.

Phoenix Running are now in their 11th year of organising events in the South-East of England. We’re all about being inclusive; it’s about great routes, great medals and above else, great people. We believe it’s all about encouraging and enabling runners to achieve things that perhaps they once thought were impossible, whether that’s your first 5km, 5 mile or 50 km run, we’ll support you to success. Small steps lead to bigger things and everyone starts at the beginning. Who knows where the journey may take you?

The course is an out-and-back along the River Thames on a flat, fast towpath. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' route west or 'Hampton Court' route east. Course confirmed one week prior.

Yes, you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right.

Entry fee

Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.

Expected

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected July 2027

Provisional date, around Jul 10

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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