Phoenix Running - Ardingly

DEC
31
2025
Celebrate the year end and kick off the next with The End Start Double at Ardingly Reservoir, where you can run one or both events and choose distances from 5 km to ultra. Flexible rock up and run starts, medals for all, and fancy dress welcome.
Wed 31 Dec 2025
7 hour Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

0000 - The End Start Double takes place on Wednesday 31 December 2025 at Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ. The event is organised by Phoenix Running and Phoenix Running West Sussex and offers entries for the last event of the year and the first event of the next year. Entrants may take part in a single event or complete both events as a double. Entry fees are listed as £70.90 (Affiliated) and £74.90 (UnAttached). Fancy dress is encouraged. Distance restrictions for participants aged 20 or under apply in line with UK Athletics rules.

Race format and course

The event uses a 5 km (3.28 mile) out-and-back course around the edge of the reservoir. The surface is described as undulating, off road, compact trail. Participants choose how many laps to complete and may select distances ranging from 5 km up to ultra distances, with common options including 5 km, 10 km, half marathon, marathon, and ultra. The minimum distance is 3.1 miles (5 km). There is a 7 hour time limit for how far a participant can go. The organisers operate flexible "rock up and run" start times so participants can begin when they wish. All participants, attended or virtual, receive a medal or memento. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7 hr
Ultra (7-Hour Limit)
Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km

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