PHOENIX Fridays - Once Upon a Friday

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PHOENIX Fridays - Once Upon a Friday
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Join this flexible Friday run which takes participants along the scenic River Thames on an out-and-back course. Run as many, or as few, laps of the course as you like, and claim a unique finisher's medal to celebrate your achievement.
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5k, 10k, Half Marathon, and 2 more
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Calendar
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
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Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom
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Location
Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JG, UK
Start times
Friday, Sep 22, 2023
5k: 8:30 AM10k: 8:30 AMHalf Marathon: 8:30 AMMarathon: 8:30 AMUltra Marathon / 7-Hour Timed Event: 8:30 AM
Event summary
Here are the distances available for PHOENIX Fridays - Once Upon a Friday
5k
Distance
5km
£24 - £26
10k
Distance
10km
£26 - £28
Half Marathon
Distance
21km
£29 - £31
Marathon
Distance
42km
£30 - £32
Route information
From 5k to 10k, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like in the 7 hours of a 5.3k (3.28 mile) out-and-back, course along the beautiful River Thames. The course is primarily towpath and is extremely flat, making it an easy course for those taking on a new distance.
As long as you complete at least one lap of the course, you are considered a finisher and winner.
What's included
  • Bespoke finisher's medal
  • Aid stations
  • Marked course
  • Race timing
  • Same-day results
  • Parking
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How to get there
Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JG, UK
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Parking
There will be free parking available on site.
By Public Transport
The nearest train station is Walton-on-Thames station, which has regular services to London Waterloo, Woking and Basingstoke. From the station, the start of the race can be accessed by catching the 564 bus, stopping at the Xcel Leisure Centre.
Event day logistics
08:30 Event starts
15:30 Event ends
Age Requirements
All runners must be aged 18 or older on the day of the event.
Flexible Start
This event operates flexible 'rock up and run' start times within a 1 hour start window, so no waiting around if you arrive early and no added pressure if you're running a bit late.
FAQs
Are there any age restrictions for the Once Upon a Friday run?
Yes, participants should be 18 or older to enter this event.
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Do I have to start the Once Upon a Friday run at 08:00?
No, there is a flexible rock up and run policy, where runners can start any time within a 1 hour start window.
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Do I have to be an experienced runner to enter the Once Upon a Friday run?
This event is open to all abilities - as long as you complete one lap of the 3.28 mile course, you will receive a finisher's medal.
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