Phoenix Striders Summer Series

Phoenix Striders Summer Series Round 5

Phoenix Striders Summer Series Round 5 takes place on 18 August 2026 at the Langdon Discovery Nature Park in Langdon Hills. This is the fifth and final round of the series. Entries on the day are accepted at the same price as online, and online entries are open under Trail Runners Association permit no. 7232.

The event is a 5k trail run for participants aged 12 and over. The course comprises two laps of a 2.5 km circuit and starts and finishes at the Discovery Centre. Race numbers are collected on the day from the Discovery Centre. Confirmation of entry and details about parking and transport are sent by email if an address is provided on the entry form.

Entry fees vary by affiliation; the organiser lists lower fees for affiliated club members and higher fees for unaffiliated entrants. A service fee of 4 percent applies to sign ups, with a minimum charge indicated. There are no changing facilities at the Centre, but toilets are available and the Centre sells refreshments and gifts.

The event raises funds for Essex Wildlife Trust and charities associated with Phoenix Striders, including The Finish Line Fund, Essex & Herts Air Ambulance and Brighter Outcomes for Special People. The series posts results on the Phoenix Striders website and awards end of season trophies for U16s, adults and the club with the largest turnout.

The course is a country park trail where participants may encounter other park users, animals and varied trail hazards such as roots, stones, mud, brambles and nettles. Marshals, a tailwalker and two first aiders with AEDs will be present at the start and at points on the course. The event is run under Trail Runners Association and England Athletics rules. Organiser rules include no pushchairs, no dogs and no headphones other than bone conduction at low volume, and the Run Director's decision is final. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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