Brighton Phoenix 10K_
The Brighton Phoenix 10K is our flagship race, taking place on the middle Wednesday evening in July.
It’s a celebration of our club values in a single event: "inclusive excellence" means we welcome everyone. No matter whether you run for Phoenix, another club or if you’re a free spirit, at the Phoenix 10k everyone is welcome. All paces and abilities are present and celebrated at the race.
Next event: Wednesday 15 July 2026
Start time: 19:30
Location: Hove lawns
Supporting: A substantial part of the funds raised by the 10k go to our partner charity – the Brighton-based The Clock Tower Sanctuary, which supports young people experiencing homelessness. Remaining funds are reinvested in the club to help with the development of our athletes. This year we are also supporting MIND Brighton in memory of Phoenix club member Robbie Fitzgibbon.
The course: An out-and-back, fast course. The race runs west towards Shoreham on the promenade. After Hove Lagoon, the course meets Basin Road South. Following Shoreham Docks, the race turns at Carats Café at 5km, returning to the finish at Hove Lawns.
For latest updates, follow our event Instagram @phx10k
For entry: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/BrightonPhoenix10K2026
Elite entry qualifying times
Please contact events@brightonphoenix.org.uk if you have run the following times - or an equivalent standard - in the last year
| Entry | Men | Women |
| Free | Sub-31:00 | Sub-36:00 |
| 50% discount | Sub-33:00 | Sub-37:30 |
Prizes
Open (all men / women)
| Men | Women | |
| 1st place | £150 + free entry | £150 + free entry |
| 2nd place | £100 + free entry | £100 + free entry |
| 3rd place | £50 + free entry | £50 + free entry |
Time bonuses - subject to maximum pot
| Bonus | Men | Women |
| A - £300 | Sub 29 mins | Sub 33 mins |
| B - £150 | Sub 30 mins | Sub 34 mins |
| C - £25 | Sub 31 mins | Sub 35 mins |
Maximum time bonus pot = £450 / gender category. Fastest times in each gender category prioritised until the maximum total pot / gender category is exhausted. Slower times only pay out if pot remains.
Age categories
| Bonus | Men | Women |
| V40 1st place | free entry | free entry |
| V50 1st place | free entry | free entry |
| V60 1st place | free entry | free entry |
| V70 1st place | free entry | free entry |
If an age category winner is also in top 3 overall (Open) then the age category prize goes to the next fastest runner in that age category.
Course records
Finn McNally, Brighton Phoenix (29:48 – 2022)
Verity Hopkins, Tonbridge AC (33:38 – 2024)
Results
For results from 2011 onwards, click here and search "Phoenix".
Race partners
Thanks to our Race Partners...
