PHOENIX - Butterfly Run

Join Phoenix Running for the exciting PHOENIX - Butterfly Run on Saturday, July 11, 2026, in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey. This unique event offers a flexible and inclusive experience for runners of all abilities, featuring a stunning out-and-back course along the scenic River Thames. Participants can choose their race distance, with options ranging from 5km to a full marathon, and can complete as many laps of the 5.3km (3.28 miles) course as they wish within a generous 7-hour time limit. The Butterfly Run is part of Phoenix Running's renowned giant spinning medal series, and every finisher will be rewarded with a bespoke medal celebrating their achievement. In addition to the traditional entry, there's a new 'no medal' option available for just £22, allowing runners to enjoy the event while keeping costs down. With a flexible 'rock up and run' start time, participants can begin at their convenience within a one-hour window, making this event perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy a scenic run, great camaraderie, and unforgettable memories—secure your spot today!

Phoenix Running is inviting you to join us for the very next in our giant spinning medal series - the Butterfly Run - this medal is amazing! 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 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 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 12th 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.