Phoenix Running - Walton-on-Thames
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Event overview
The NOT the London Marathon Run 2026 is scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026 in Walton on Thames, Surrey. The event is organised by Phoenix Running and is held at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, KT12 2JG. Entry fees listed are £37.95 (affiliated) and £39.95 (unattached). Flexible early starts are available. Distance restrictions apply to participants aged 20 or under in line with UK Athletics rules.
Course and format
The route is an accurately measured and UKA certified course - Certificate No: 18/339. Runners use a 3.28-mile lap on an off-road trail along the riverside towpath. The overall course has no elevation gain or loss and is flat.
- Marathon - 8 laps of the 3.28-mile lap
- Half Marathon - 4 laps of the 3.28-mile lap
- 7-hour timed event - complete as many or as few 3.28-mile laps as desired
The minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles) or as far as a participant completes within the 7-hour timed period.
Entries and extras
Both attended and virtual participants receive a physical memento. Virtual entrants may wear a London Marathon virtual bib on the route and the organiser can publish that bib number in the results. The event description notes a 150 mm medal for 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.