PHOENIX - Chocothon

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected September 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 us for the PHOENIX - Chocothon on September 27, 2026, in Walton-on-Thames! Choose your distance from 5km to ultra, enjoy chocolate along the route, and earn a bespoke finisher's medal.

Flat and fast riverside towpath along the River Thames
Scenic out-and-back course with no elevation gain
Two possible routes: Blue Bridge or Hampton Court

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Small field just before The Weir Pub on Waterside Drive (or on the patio depending on weather)

Finish

Same as start

Terrain

Off road trail, riverside towpath

Route

Out and back along the River Thames. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' route goes west passing over Blue Bridge and under Walton Bridge; 'Hampton Court' route goes east towards Hampton Court passing Sunbury Lock. Course confirmed one week prior.

Getting There

Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away. The race is around 6 miles from the closest M25 junction.

Race Day

Race day: Sunday 27 September 2026. Registration from 08:00, flexible start between 08:30 and 09:30. Cut-off at 15:30.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Flexible start times

Chip timing with online live results

Results e-mailed and uploaded same day

Digital finishers certificate on Phoenix World site

Athlete profile on Phoenix World site

Finisher medalYes, we offer a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. You get all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, but without a medal to keep the price low.

On the day

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

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

Public transportWalton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away. The race is around 6 miles from the closest M25 junction.

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. Refund protection available via XCover for £2.70-£3.90.

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

DeferralsFree deferral (once) to a future event up to 1 week prior to original event date. Pregnant & postpartum mums can defer up to three years. No deferral fees.

If the race is cancelledEntry fee is non-refundable. If event cancelled due to circumstances outside control, entry carried forward to next running or alternative event.

Bad weatherIn the unlikely event of cancellation due to extreme weather, instruction from Emergency Services, or pandemic advice, no refunds will be payable but entry will be carried forward to the next running or a suitable alternative (e.g. virtual version).

Minimum ageParticipants must be 18 years of age or over on the event date to take part. 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.

HeadphonesThe wearing of music devices or devices requiring headphones is permitted at the participants own risk.

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 off-road trail (riverside towpath). It is flat and fast with no elevation gain. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' (west) or 'Hampton Court' (east). Course confirmed one week prior.

Entry fee

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

Expected

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected September 2027

Provisional date, around Sep 26

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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