PHOENIX - Frozen Phoenix 2026

Frozen Phoenix is a timed, lapped run held at Xcel Sports Hub in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. It begins in the morning, situated in the quiet period between Christmas and New Year. This event is part of Phoenix Running's Twixmas Triple, allowing participants to combine it with the Year End Marathon or Half and Winter Runderland on adjacent days. The structure is adaptable; runners can complete 5km, opt for the marathon distance, or continue into ultra distances within the allotted time. The course consists of a 5.3km out-and-back lap along the River Thames. The event centers on multiple traversals of this riverside path rather than a single, extended point-to-point route. Completing a single lap qualifies as finishing, making the event accessible for less experienced runners, while more capable runners can challenge their endurance limits. Frozen Phoenix is now in its tenth year, and all finishers receive a unique medal.