PHOENIX - Hedgie Hog Jog

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 Hedgie Hog Jog on September 20, 2026, in Walton-on-Thames! Choose your distance from 5km to ultra and enjoy a scenic riverside course. Part of the giant spinning medal series, this event offers flexible start times and a 'no medal' entry option.

Scenic riverside course along the River Thames
Flat and fast out-and-back route with no elevation gain
Flexible start times within a 1-hour window
Choose your distance: 5km, 10km, half marathon, marathon, or ultra

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 west along Thames passing over Blue Bridge and under Walton Bridge; 'Hampton Court' route east towards Hampton Court passing Sunbury Lock. Course confirmed one week prior.

Getting There

Walton Station is around a 2.5 mile walk away.

Race Day

Race day: Sunday 20 September 2026. Toilets open from 8:00am at The Weir Pub. Registration and check-in from 08:00. Flexible start from 08:30. Cut-off at 15:30.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher certificate

Chip timing

Digital finishers certificate on Phoenix World site

Athlete profile on Phoenix World site

Same day results published online and emailed

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

On the day

Changing facilities

Food vendors

Marshals on course

First aid on course

Parking · FreeYes, 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.

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.

TransfersYes, you can transfer your entry to another runner up to 1 week (7 days) prior to the event date. Simply email the new runner's full contact details to [email protected].

DeferralsFree deferral to a future event up to 1 week (7 days) prior to original event date. Pregnant & postpartum mums can defer for up to three years. Adopting parents also eligible.

If the race is cancelledIf event is cancelled, delayed, or postponed due to circumstances outside of control (extreme weather, emergency services, pandemic), no refunds payable; entry carried forward to next running or alternative event offered.

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

The course is an out and back along the River Thames on scenic towpaths. It is flat and fast with no elevation gain/loss. Two possible routes: 'Blue Bridge' route west or 'Hampton Court' route 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 19

We'll keep this updated as the organiser confirms.

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