PHOENIX - Freddo Mercury - We Will We Will Run You

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected June 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 - Freddo Mercury event on June 14, 2026, in Walton-on-Thames! Choose from 5km to ultra distances along the scenic Thames. Run your way!

Scenic out-and-back course along the River Thames
Flat and fast route with no elevation gain
Flexible start times within a 1-hour window
7-hour time limit for ultra distances

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 the Phoenix Running marquee

Finish

Same as start location

Terrain

Off road trail, riverside towpath. Flat and fast route with no elevation gain/loss.

Route

Out-and-back course along the River Thames. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' route goes west passing over the small Blue Bridge and under Walton Bridge; 'Hampton Court' route goes east towards Hampton Court passing Sunbury Lock. Course confirmed one week prior. 8 laps for full marathon distance, recognised by the 100 Marathon Club.

Getting There

Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.

Race Day

Race day: Sunday 14 June 2026. Registration from 08:00, race start from 08:30. Cut-off at 15:30.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Fabulous Bespoke Finishers' Medal

Epic Aid Station

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, a 'no medal' entry option is available at a flat £22. You get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, but without a medal to keep the price low.

On the day

Marshals on course

First aid on course

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

Public transportWalton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.

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 (7 days) prior to original event date (once). Pregnant & postpartum mums can defer up to three years. Adopting parents also eligible.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled, entry carried forward to next running or alternative event (e.g. virtual version). No refunds.

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 event offered.

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?

Entry fee

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

Expected

Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

Expected June 2027

Provisional date, around Jun 13

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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