PHOENIX - Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon

Sun, Nov 9, 2025
Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Walton-on-Thames
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Returning for an 8th year to Walton-on-Thames, this incredible Remembrance Day event promises to be a fantastic day. Challenge yourself to a marathon or half marathon while you enjoy the riverside route. Don't miss out on the moving atmosphere and epic finisher's medal.

Marathon and Half Marathon

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Sun, Nov 9, 2025

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Walton-on-Thames, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location
Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Dr, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JP, UK
Start times
Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for PHOENIX - Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon
Marathon
26.2mi
£37.95 - £39.95
Half Marathon
13.1mi
£37.95 - £39.95

Route information

We're delighted to announce that our award winning Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon event will be back again in 2025. Now in its 9th year, we hope you'll consider joining us for a very special run indeed and yet again, we've added a Half Marathon specific distance too, so that even more of you can get your hands on our famous Remembrance Day medals. The 2025 design is already done and is definitely our best yet!
Please note the entry fee is the same for both distances, and you'll be asked to select marathon or half marathon as part of the entry process. The epic medal and awesome support are the same for everyone.
In 2025, we're holding our annual Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon on Remembrance Sunday 9th November.
This event is literally built around a unique 'race freeze' at 11.00am, where, at the sound of the horn blast, all runners stop to observe a 2 minute silence, resuming their race at exactly 11.02am when we sound 3 blasts of the horns. Even if you're a fast half marathon runner and plan to have finished before 11am, why not stay around to pay your respects and absorb the unique atmosphere at 11.00am.
An important note:
This is not an event with a 2 minute silence put in it - this is a 2 minute silence with an entire marathon & half marathon event built around it. It is the very heart and soul of this event and the reason it exists. It is a very moving, spine tingling experience to be part of and in past years members of the public, walkers, cyclists and even rowers on the river have put their oars up and joined in.
The medal?
Well, let's just say these are EPIC!
This event has always sold out in advance in previous years so please enter early. Places will be strictly limited.
Off road trail, the terrain is riverside towpath - 4 out and back laps equal the full marathon distance and 2 out and back laps make up a half marathon distance. The overall course has no elevation gain / loss making this a flat and fast route.

What's included

  • Brand new massive finisher's medal (except no medal entries)
  • Moving 2-minute "race freeze" minute silence
  • Epic aid station
  • Flexible start times
  • Results e-mailed to participants and uploaded to website the same day
  • Digital finisher's certificate available on Phoenix World site
  • Athlete profile available on Phoenix World site

How to get there

Elmbridge Xcel Sports Hub, Waterside Dr, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JP, UK
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Parking
There is a large car park located directly outside the Xcel Sports Hub where the event will take place.
Public Transport
The nearest train station is Walton-on-Thames. This is about 2 miles from the race HQ or a 15 minute walk into the town centre, where you can catch a 564 bus directly to the Sports Hub once an hour.

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Event day logistics

Bib Collection will be from the Xcel Sports Hub. The event will start in the small field just before The Weir Pub on Waterside Drive. Just look for the Phoenix Running marquee, you can't miss it!
Schedule
09:30 Marathon and Half Marathon start
11:00 2 Minute Silence Observed
11:02 Race resumes
Age Requirements
All runners must be 18 or older on race day.
2 Minute Silence
This is not an event with a 2 minute silence put in it - this is a 2 minute silence with an entire marathon & half marathon event built around it. It is the very heart and soul of this event and the reason it exists. It is a very moving, spine tingling experience to be part of and in past years members of the public, walkers, cyclists and even rowers on the river have put their oars up and joined in.

FAQs

How old must I be to take part in the Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon 2024?
All runners must be 18 or older on the day of the event.
Do I have to stop running at 11:00 at the Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon 2024 for the 2 minute silence?
Yes, all runners must stop running to respect the commemorative silence.
When should I arrive at the Remembrance Day Marathon & Half Marathon 2024?
It is recommended that you arrive 45 minutes before the start of the race to allow time to register and warm up.
What do the aid stations provide?
The aid station will be stocked with a selection of jelly sweets, crisps and pretzels along with Freddos. There is a good chance of cake and, if the weather is hot, ice lollies as well. Vegan options are clearly marked. Water, variety of squash and cola will be available.
Will the have flexible start times?
We offer flexible start times, simply come to the start area ready to run so we can check you in and set you off as soon as you’re ready.
Can I leave my bag at the aid station?
We have no ‘official’ baggage check in facility; however you can leave small bags and your own items in the grassy area nearby at your own risk – these will be easily accessible to you during and throughout the event.
What toilets and facilities will there be?
There are toilets in the Xcel Sports Hub (bib collection) that are available from 7:00am. Then there are toilets at the Weir Pub, which will be open for our use from 8:00am. There are also public toilets at the turn around point, so you will never be more than one a half miles away from a toilet!

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