PHOENIX Fridays - Quackers Friday

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 us for PHOENIX Fridays - Quackers Friday on July 24, 2026, in Walton-on-Thames! Choose your distance from 5km to ultra and earn unique Rubber Ducky medals.

Scenic riverside towpath along the River Thames
Flat and fast course with no elevation gain
Flexible start times - rock up and run
Choice of two 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 of the Weir Pub depending on weather. Look for Phoenix Running marquee

Finish

Same as start location

Terrain

Off road trail, riverside towpath

Route

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

Getting There

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

Race Day

Race day: Friday 24 July 2026. Registration from 08:00, start from 08:30. Cut-off at 15:30.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Flexible start times

Chip timing with online live results

Results e-mailed same day

Digital finishers certificate on Phoenix World site

Athlete profile on Phoenix World site

On the day

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

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

Public transportThe race is around 6 miles from the closest M25 junction. Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away. Free parking is available a short 5 minute walk from the start line. Details are provided in the final event information which is emailed a week prior to the event.

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.

TransfersYes, you can defer or transfer your entry (once) to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the original event date (subject to availability). There are no deferral fees. Email [email protected] to arrange.

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.

If the race is cancelledIf cancelled due to circumstances outside control, entry carried forward to next running or alternative event. No refunds.

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

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 12th 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 July 2027

Provisional date, around Jul 23

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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