Phoenix Fridays
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Event overview
PHOENIX Fridays - Run for a Tenner Friday is a timed running event on Friday 06 March 2026 at Xcel SPORTS HUB Stadium, Waterside Drive, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2JG. Entry fees listed are £10 (Affiliated) and £12 (UnAffiliated). For this charity edition, the whole £10 entry is stated to go into a charity pot for the Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity. Places are described as strictly limited. All participants, including virtual entrants, receive a giveaway medal or memento.
Course and format
The event uses a 5.3 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back lap along the river Thames on a riverside towpath. The surface is off-road trail and the overall course is described as having no elevation gain or loss. Runners may choose how many laps to complete; available distance options include:
- 5 km
- 10 km
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Ultra
The minimum distance is one lap (3.28 miles) or as far as a participant can go within a stated 7-hour time limit. Start times are flexible and the format allows participants to begin and decide distance on the day. The charity runs use a double-sided Rays of Sunshine medal for this series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.