Expected October 2027
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Phoenix Running stages the Surrey Thou Shalt Run on Sunday 11 October 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium in Walton on Thames. The event uses an out and back course along the River Thames on a riverside towpath. Distances are determined by completing laps of a 5.3 km circuit, with options from one lap to ultra distances within a 7-hour limit.
Riverside towpath along the Thames
Flat course with no elevation gain
Out and back lap format
7-hour time limit for ultra distances
Start / Finish
Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Walton-on-Thames
Same as start
Terrain
Route
Race Day
What you get
Finisher certificate
Digital BIBs
Digital finisher certificates
Athlete profiles
Same day results
Phoenix World access
On the day
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The course is an out and back along the River Thames on a flat, off-road towpath. It is gentle and suitable for all abilities.
Each lap is 5.3 km (3.28 miles). There is no set number; you choose how many laps within the 7-hour time limit. For half marathon, complete 4 laps; for marathon, 8 laps; for ultra, as many as you can.
There is a flexible start window of one hour. You can request a specific start time depending on your planned distance.
Trail shoes recommended due to off-road surface. Bring your own hydration, although there is an aid station.
As the event is lap-based, you can decide how many laps to run on the day. However, please note the time limit.
Entry fee
Registration isn't open yet. We'll show pricing when the organiser confirms.Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
Expected October 2027
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