Phoenix West Sussex - Doughnut Dash

Get ready to join an exciting running experience at the Phoenix West Sussex - Doughnut Dash on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026! Hosted by Phoenix Running West Sussex, this fun-filled event takes place at the picturesque Ardingly Reservoir in Haywards Heath, West Sussex. Participants can choose from a variety of distances, including 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon, or ultra, all while enjoying a delicious doughnut-themed atmosphere. The unique out-and-back course spans 7km (4.35 miles) around the stunning reservoir, and runners of all abilities are encouraged to join in the fun. Whether you complete one lap and earn a fabulous bespoke finisher's medal or challenge yourself to see how far you can go within the generous 7-hour time limit, every participant is celebrated as a winner! With flexible "rock up and run" start times from 8 AM to 10 AM, there's no need to rush, and special start time requests can easily be accommodated. Plus, for those looking to save on entry fees, a "no medal" option is available. Don't miss out on this fantastic event – secure your spot today and experience the joy of running with a sweet twist!

Phoenix Running West Sussex is inviting you to join us for our Doughnut Dash at Ardingly Reservoir, we will have an amazing donut medal and yummy doughnuts to eat!! This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5km, 10k, half marathon, marathon or ultra. You can complete as many or as few laps as you like of a 7km/4.35m out and back course in and around the edge of the reservoir. 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. Everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal. We also operate our uniquely flexible "rock up and run" start times between 8am and 10am 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 because depending on the distance you are planning to run we can pretty much accommodate all start time requests. Whilst Phoenix Running West Sussex is very much about the bling, we're also acutely conscious that events can be expensive to enter so do our bit we have a "no medal" entry option at a flat £22. We cover our base costs, you get a run with all the usual Phoenix support, chip timing, epic aid station, same day results published, athletes profiles in Phoenix World but without a medal we can keep the price low for this entry option. Not sure what distance to run? The beauty of this format is that you don't even need to decide your distance 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.