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PHOENIX - Zombie Run

PFrom Phoenix Running
Sunday, 10 May 202609:00Cyclopark, Gravesend, DA11 7, United Kingdom
7-Hour Timed Event

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling adventure at the PHOENIX Zombie Run, hosted by Phoenix Running on Sunday, May 10th, 2026, in the scenic Gravesend, Kent! This exhilarating event offers a unique twist on the traditional running experience, featuring a vibrant atmosphere and a chance to earn a monster-sized medal for your accomplishments. Runners can choose their challenge with distances ranging from 5 miles to a full marathon, or even an ultra, all set along a certified road course at the fantastic Cyclopark. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, the PHOENIX Zombie Run welcomes all abilities, allowing participants to complete as many laps of the 8.5 km (5.25 mile) route as they desire within a 7-hour time limit. With an epic aid station, same-day results, and the option for a budget-friendly 'no medal' entry, this event is designed to accommodate everyone. Don't miss your chance to join in on the fun—spaces are limited, so secure your spot today and prepare for a memorable day of running among the undead!

About this event

Introducing our 'Phoenix Zombie Run', with a brand new monster sized medal. This event will be hosted from the Cyclopark in Kent with its brilliant facilities and is certified as 'road' on a measured route. This is one of our timed events where you choose - from 5 miles to 10 miles, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of an 8.5 km, 5.25 mile, out and back, course around the tarmac tracks near the Cyclopark. 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. 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 5.25 miles or as far as you can go in 7 hours. Road - undulating, smooth tarmac.

Distances & Prices

DistancePriceStatus
7-Hour Timed Event£39.95open

What's included

Fabulous Bespoke Finishers’ Medal! Epic Aid Station! 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 Chip timing with live online results

The course

This event will use the "177" route which is almost entirely concrete paths and is certified as a road marathon.

Getting there

The race is around 6 miles from the M25 junction 2. Gravesend Station is a 2 mile walk away.

Parking

Parking is available at the start line for a fee payable to the Cyclopark. Details are provided in the final event information which is emailed a week prior to the event.

Gallery

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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.

Are spectators welcome?

Spectators are more than welcome!

How many laps for my distance?

This will be between 5 laps for Marathon distance depending on the days route. There will 2.5 laps for half Marathon.

Toilets and Facilities?

There are toilets in the Cyclopark which will be open for our use.

Can I leave my bag at the aid station?

We have no ‘official’ baggage check in facility; however you can leave small bags and your own items in the grassy area nearby at your own risk – these will be easily accessible to you during and throughout the event.

Who are Phoenix Running?

Phoenix Running are now in their 12th 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

£39.95