PHOENIX - Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the PHOENIX - Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Phoenix Running! Join us on Sunday, November 8th, 2026, in the picturesque Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, for the much-anticipated 10th edition of this legendary event. Participants can choose between a full marathon or a half marathon, both featuring the same entry fee and the chance to earn our stunning Remembrance Day medals, which have become a hallmark of this inspiring race. What truly sets this event apart is the unique ‘race freeze’ at 11:00 AM, where all runners pause to observe a poignant two-minute silence in memory of those who sacrificed for our freedom. At 11:02 AM, the race resumes with the sound of three horn blasts, creating a powerful and moving atmosphere that highlights the event's purpose. The flat and fast riverside towpath course, consisting of out-and-back laps, is perfect for runners of all levels. With previous years selling out quickly, make sure to secure your spot early for this extraordinary occasion!

We're delighted to announce that our award winning Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon event will be back again in 2026 for the 10th Edition of this legendary and ground breaking event. Now in its 10th year, we hope you'll consider joining us for a very special run indeed and yet again, we've added a Half Marathon specific distance too, so that even more of you can get your hands on our famous Remembrance Day medals. Trust us when we say that the 10th edition design is rather special in deed and is defiantly our best yet! Please note the entry fee is the same for both distances, and you'll be asked to marathon or half marathon as part of the entry process. The epic medal and awesome support are the same for everyone. In 2026, we're holding our annual Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon on Remembrance Sunday 8th November. This event is literally built around a unique 'race freeze' at 11.00am, where, at the sound of the horn blast, all runners stop to observe a 2 minute silence, resuming their race at exactly 11.02am when we sound 3 blasts of the horns. Even if you're a fast half marathon runner and plan to have finished before 11am, why not stay around to pay your respects and absorb the unique atmosphere at 11.00am. An important note: This is not an event with a 2 minute silence put in it - this is a 2 minute silence with an entire marathon & half marathon event built around it. It is the very heart and soul of this event and the reason it exists. It is a very moving, spine tingling experience to be part of and in past years members of the public, walkers, cyclists and even rowers on the river have put their oars up and joined in. The medal? Well, let's just say these are EPIC! This event has always sold out in advance in previous years so please enter early. Places will be strictly limited. Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath – 4 out and back laps equal the full marathon distance and 2 out and back laps make up a half marathon distance. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.