Phoenix Running - Ardingly

JUN
21
2026
A lap-based timed event at Ardingly Reservoir offering distances from 5 km up to ultra with a seven hour limit and flexible start times. Chip timing, an aid station and an optional no-medal entry are available.
Sun 21 Jun 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Phoenix West Sussex - Sunflowers Run

Phoenix Running West Sussex stages a lap-based timed event at Ardingly Reservoir, held as part of a four-race summer series. The course is an out-and-back route around the reservoir edge with a single lap of approximately 7 km (4.35 miles); participants may complete one or more laps.

Available race distances include:

  • 5 km
  • 10 km
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra

The minimum recorded distance is 3.1 miles (5 km). Runners may continue for as long as they wish up to the overall seven hour time limit. Surface conditions are off road on compact trail with undulating terrain.

Phoenix Running West Sussex offers flexible start arrangements described as a "rock up and run" format to allow varied start times. Event services include chip timing, an aid station, same-day results publication and athlete profiles in Phoenix World. All attended and virtual participants are eligible for a finisher memento; a lower-priced no-medal entry option is available. Entry fees listed include a standard unaffiliated fee and a reduced no-medal fee for the lower-cost option.

The event location is Ardingly Activity Centre, Ardingly Reservoir, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
7 Hour Time Limit
Ultra
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