PHOENIX - Year End Marathon & Half Marathon 2026

PHOENIX - Year End Marathon & Half Marathon is a low-key marathon and half marathon on the River Thames, starting from Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium on Waterside Drive in Walton on Thames, Surrey. It is run on a flat riverside towpath, with half marathon runners completing 4 laps and marathon runners completing 8 laps. The route is accurately measured and UKA certified, suiting runners who want a logged distance without the noise of a big-city race. The course heads from Walton on Thames toward Hampton Court and then returns, with no elevation gain or loss. Entry numbers are strictly limited, and UK Athletics distance rules apply to runners aged 20 or under. Finishers receive a medal or memento, fitting Phoenix Running’s style: inclusive events built around straightforward routes, friendly people, and giving runners a clear chance to complete a distance they may have doubted they could manage.