PHOENIX - West Sussex - Festival of Running - 24 hour Team Event
Phoenix West Sussex's Festival of Running is on the 18th and 19th July 2026 with a number of different race formats. An Invitation to a Landmark Running Celebration. This is more than a race; it's a landmark celebration of the entire Phoenix Running West Sussex community, and you're invited. We are thrilled to host this 24-hour event, a festival designed to bring runners together for a weekend of challenge, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Our mission is simple: to welcome runners of all abilities to a unique festival atmosphere set against the beautiful back of Blackland Farm. Whether you're an experienced ultra-runner or looking for your next big adventure, you'll find a place with us. The course will be a 1 mile lap but how will you decide to run it? What adventure will you choose?
The Challenge: A Race Format for Every Ambition
This festival is built around the idea that every runner has a unique goal. Our diverse race options are designed to cater to a wide range of ambitions, from the ultimate solo endurance tests to strategic, team-based relays. Find the format that speaks to you and join us at the start line.
- The 24-Hour Solo: This is your chance to dig deep, discover your limits, and see what you're truly made of over 24 hours. Entry Fee: Affiliated is £107.95 | Unaffiliated is £109.95
- The 12-Hour Solo: This is your chance to dig deep, discover your limits, and see what you're truly made of over 12 hours. Entry Fee: Affiliated is £77.95 | Unaffiliated is £79.95
- The 24-Hour Team Relay (Team of up to 4 persons): Grab your teammates and dive into the strategy and camaraderie of our 24-hour relay. It's the perfect way to share the miles and the memories. Please can all Team members include their Team name on the entry application. Entry Fee per person: Affiliated is £67.95 | Non-affiliated is £69.95
- The 24-Hour Team Relay (Team of between 4 and 8 persons): Grab your teammates and dive into the strategy and camaraderie of our 24-hour relay. It's the perfect way to share the miles and the memories. Please can all Team members include their Team name on the entry application. Entry Fee per person: Affiliated is £57.95 | Non-affiliated is £59.95
- The P24 Challenge: The ultimate test of pacing and endurance: complete one 1-mile lap on the hour, every hour, for 24 consecutive hours. Entry Fee: Affiliated £67.95 | Non-affiliated is £69.95
- The P12 Challenge: The 12-hour version of the P24, offering a formidable test of consistency for solo runners looking to conquer a half-day challenge. Entry fee: Affiliated £47.95 | Non-affiliated is £49.95
All events will start together in a grand display of community at 12 noon, regardless of the challenge they choose. And no matter which challenge you embrace, you'll be doing it on a course designed to be as beautiful as it is demanding.
The Venue: Blackland Farm
Blackland Farm is more than just a location; it's an integral part of the festival experience. This stunning activity venue provides the perfect scenic escape, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the run and the vibrant community around you. Each 1-mile lap is a journey in itself. You'll start and finish in the buzz of the main camping field.