



PHOENIX - Minotaur 50 Mile Ultra, Hydra 75 Mile Ultra & Centaur 100 Mile Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating challenge at the PHOENIX - Minotaur 50 Mile Ultra, Hydra 75 Mile Ultra, and Centaur 100 Mile Ultra, organized by Phoenix Running! Taking place on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the scenic town of Dorking, Surrey, this event promises an unforgettable experience for both seasoned ultra runners and newcomers alike. With race distances of 50, 75, and 100 miles, participants will have an incredible 30 hours to complete their journey, from 8:00 AM on Saturday to 2:00 PM on Sunday, making it the perfect opportunity to push your limits and achieve your running goals. The event features a flat, single 1-mile loop that winds through a beautiful wine estate, ensuring a picturesque backdrop for your ultra marathon adventure. Runners will benefit from fully chip-timed laps and well-stocked aid stations, so you can focus on your performance while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow participants, including those in concurrent 12/24 hour and half/marathon events. Each finisher will receive a stunning Minotaur, Hydra, or Centaur medal/buckle to commemorate their incredible achievement. Don’t miss out on this unique and
About this event
The Phoenix Minotaur 50 Mile, Hydra 75 Mile and Centaur 100 Mile Ultra Marathons are back - a 50, 75 and 100 mile 'beast' with a difference! Whether you're a seasoned ultra runner or a complete first timer, here at Phoenix we aim to create an awesome running environment which is safe, inclusive, friendly and fun and allows you to achieve things you perhaps never thought possible. We will support you to succeed! Firstly, you get up to 30 hours to finish the event - that's right from 8.00am on Saturday 20th June right through to 2.00pm on Sunday 21st June, so if you fancy having a go at your very first 50 , 75 or 100 miler, or perhaps your first time running at night, then you won't find a longer cut off time anywhere. The route is a single 1 mile loop, which we've made as flat as we possibly can and just to add to the fun we have a 12/24 hour event and half / marathon events going on at the same time with other runners coming and going to keep you company. When you get to 50 / 75 / 100 miles you'll be a Finisher and get the epic Minotaur, Hydra or Centaur medal/buckle! The event is fully chip timed so you don't need to worry about keeping track of laps - we'll do all of that for you and can tell you exactly how far you've run each time you pass the awesomely well stocked aid station. Places will be strictly limited so don't leave it too late to enter. Off road trail, through the wine estate on a flat 1 mile route. Flat, with slight cambers.
Distances & Prices
| Distance | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Minotaur 50 Mile Ultra Marathon | £74.95 | open |
| Hydra 75 Mile Ultra Marathon | £109.95 | open |
| Centaur 100 Mile Ultra Marathon | £134.95 | open |
What's included
Fabulous Bespoke Finishers’ Buckle! Epic Aid Station! Chip Timing Online live lap tracking to share with friends and family Flexible Start Times! Results e-mailed to participants and uploaded to website same day Digital Finishers certificate available on Phoenix World site Athlete profile available on Phoenix World site
The course
The overall course is as flat as we could possibly make it. There is one tiny upward slope of around 100m about 1/3 of a mile into the 1 mile lap, but this is very much made up for with a nice sweeping slight downhill for the next 0.3 of a mile. Overall it’s a lovely mile and quite quick.
Getting there
Debies Wine Estimate is 6 miles from Junction 9 of the M25. Dorking Main and Dorking Deepdene Train Stations are both less than a mile walk away.
Parking
There will be free parking available on site including 8 Tesla Superchargers.
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FAQs
What do you stock at the Aid Station?
Selection of jelly sweets, crisps and pretzels along with Freddos. There is a good chance of cake and, if the weather is hot, ice lollies as well. Vegan options are clearly marked. Water, variety of squash and cola will be available. Hot drinks will be available overnight.
Are spectators welcome?
Spectators are more than welcome. The Denbies Wine Estate offers a number of restaurants, outdoors coffee shop, gift and wine shop, farm shop and guided wine tours. There is even a hotel on site for those wishing to stay over but please book early as it always sells out.
How many laps for my distance?
Each lap is exactly 1 mile long. So 50 laps for the Minotaur, 75 for the Hydra and 100 for the Centaur.
Flexible Start times?
We offer flexible start times, simply come to the start area ready to run so we can check you in and set you off as soon as you’re ready. Please note that if you do start later then you will not have the full 30 hours to complete the event.
Toilets and Facilities?
There are toilets in the main building, through the main entrance, which will be open for our use from 7.30am. Portaloos will also be available next to the aid station.
Can I leave my bag at the aid station?
There will be no ‘official’ baggage drop or baggage storage at our aid station; however you can leave some bags and supplies towards the bottom / side of the field and if you do pitch a tent then you can leave your belongings there. If you drive to the event you will be able to easily access your car during the event.
What is the event cut-off?
The cut-off time is 2pm on the Sunday by which time you should be finished running.
Who are Phoenix Running?
Phoenix Running are now in their 10th year of organising events in the South-East of England. We’re all about being inclusive; it’s about great routes, great medals and above else, great people. We believe it’s all about encouraging and enabling runners to achieve things that perhaps they once thought were impossible, whether that’s your first 5km, 5 mile or 50 km run, we’ll support you to success. Small steps lead to bigger things and everyone starts at the beginning. Who knows where the journey may take you?
Price rises soon
£74.95 – £134.95
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