PHOENIX - The Perseverance Treasure Run

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the PHOENIX - The Perseverance Treasure Run on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, hosted by Phoenix Running in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This unique event invites runners of all abilities to challenge themselves on a stunning out-and-back course along the tranquil river Thames. Participants can choose their race distance, tackling anything from a 5km to a marathon or even an ultra, all within a generous seven-hour time limit. The course is flat and fast, making it perfect for those looking to set personal records or simply enjoy a leisurely run. What's more, every finisher will receive a fabulous bespoke 'Phoenix Treasure' medal, celebrating your achievement no matter how far you run. The flexible format allows you to decide how many laps to complete on the day, so you can start with one lap and keep going if the spirit moves you! With limited spots available, don’t miss your chance to be part of this invigorating running experience. Join us at the PHOENIX - The Perseverance Treasure Run and unlock your running potential!

Phoenix Running is inviting you to 'unlock your running potential' and to come and earn this epic 'Phoenix Treasure' medal. 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 time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finishers' medal. 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.