Phoenix 2359 The Start
Phoenix Running and Phoenix Running West Sussex have teamed up to bring you the most unique series of events (party) in the running calendar!
| Date | Thursday 1st January, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Distance | Marathon + other events: 5K, 10K, 10M, Half Marathon, Ultra, 3.3M laps |
| Location | Ardingly Activity Centre |
| Town/City | Haywards Heath |
| Area | Sussex |
| Start postcode | RH17 6SQ |
| Start time | 12:01am |
| Organiser | Gavin Meakings |
| Website | Visit website |
| Run For Charity |  Start Fundraising On GoFundMe |
On New Year's Eve come and run the last event of the year and finish before the stroke of midnight, you can then run the first event of 2026, which starts at the first strike of midnight. Run one event or do the double, you decide.
A timed event where you choose - from 5km to 10km, half to marathon to ultra, you can complete as many, or as few, laps as you like of a 5km, 3.28 mile, out and back, course in the around the edge of the reservoir. All abilities of runner welcome - complete one lap and you're both a finisher and a winner, or keep going and see how far you can get in the full 7 hour time limit and everyone gets the fabulous bespoke finisher's medal.
