PHOENIX - Freddo Mercury - Rhapsody Run

Get ready for an exciting day of running at the PHOENIX - Freddo Mercury - Rhapsody Run on Monday, May 4th, 2026, held in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey! Organized by Phoenix Running, this event marks the launch of the exhilarating 'Freddo Mercury' running series and promises an unforgettable experience for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose their challenge from a range of 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 out-and-back course along the beautiful river Thames. This unique event features a flexible 'rock up and run' start time within a 1.5-hour window, allowing you to participate without the stress of waiting around. With a friendly atmosphere and an epic bespoke finisher's medal for all, this is not just about competition—it's about enjoying the journey! Plus, for those looking to save, there’s a 'no medal' entry option available, ensuring everyone can join the fun without breaking the bank. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, the PHOENIX - Freddo Mercury - Rhaps

Introducing the first event in a brand new 'Freddo Mercury' running series - The Rhapsody Run - these medals are just epic. 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, out and back, course along the beautiful river Thames. 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 7 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 1.5 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late. If you have any special start time requirements then just get in touch via email because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running is very much about the bling and our medals are second to none, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter and times are tough right now. We're now in our 13th year of fixed prices for our standard themed events, but to try and do our bit we're trailing a 'no medal' entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles, Phoenix World, digital BIBs, digital finishers certificates, etc, etc but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. Not sure? 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. Minimum distance is 3.28 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.