Phoenix Cambridgeshire Little Miss and Mister Runner

Join us for the exciting Phoenix Cambridgeshire Little Miss and Mister Runner event, hosted by Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026, at the picturesque Thorpe Meadows in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire. This family-friendly running event promises a fun-filled day as we celebrate Kelly's birthday with delicious birthday cake and treats for everyone to enjoy! Participants can choose from a variety of race distances including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, with the option to complete as many laps as they desire on a scenic 5.3km loop course that meanders around the beautiful rowing lake and alongside the serene River Nene. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned runner, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. With a flexible 'rock up and run' start time between 8:00 am and 9:00 am, you can start your race whenever suits you best. Enjoy a flat and fast route with minimal elevation gain and the chance to earn a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal, regardless of how far you run. Don't miss out—spaces are limited, so be sure to register early for this unforgettable day of running and celebration!

Phoenix Running Cambridgeshire is inviting you to join us back at Thorpe Meadows in Peterborough for our Little Miss and Mister Runner event. Not only a choice of 2 medals with this one, but we get to celebrate Kelly's birthday too. We will definitely have some birthday cake and treats for you all to share. A picturesque park, your lap takes in several of the sculptures that surround the rowing lake, you also run alongside the river Nene and finish the lap through a wooded trail. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5.3km, 3.28 mile loop course around Thorpe Meadows. We welcome all abilities of runner - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner in our eyes, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 6 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. Not sure how far you wish to run? Well the beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide in advance - simply come and run a lap and see how you feel on the day and keep on going if it feels right. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Start anytime between 08:00am and 9:00am (registration open from 7.30am). Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 6 hours. Tarmac cycle paths and small section of gravel path. The overall course has minimal elevation gain / loss making this a relatively flat and fast route. Please note, as per UK Athletics rules, distance restrictions apply to participants ages 20 or under We provide a physical running service and by entering our events you are purchasing an actual run, either by attending our events or by running the event virtually yourself. All participants in our events, both attended and virtual, will receive a free giveaway medal / memento from your run