Mighty Hikes | Thames Path
Sat 26 Jul 2025 Windsor, Berkshire, UK 30% off

Mighty Hikes | Thames Path

Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Thames Path Mighty Hike - where you'll hike from Windsor Racecourse along the most iconic river in England to support people living with cancer.

2 races

  • Sat 26 Jul 2025
  • #1 of 2
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor > Marsh Meadow, Maidenhead

Half Marathon

09:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 13 miles hiking + 147.97 m ascent
  • Sat 26 Jul 2025
  • #2 of 2
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor > Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames

Marathon

08:10

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 25.4 miles hiking + 292.18 m ascent

Overview

Set yourself an exciting new challenge and hike along the iconic Thames Path!

Mighty Hikes are an award-winning series of marathon and half marathon hikes, taking place in some of the most beautiful and unspoiled parts of the UK. If you’re looking for a fun way to get fit, a memorable day out with friends and family, and a chance to celebrate or remember a loved one, then Mighty Hikes are for you. 

And it doesn’t matter if you’re lacing up your boots for the first or fiftieth time – you'll be supported every step of the way!

hikers

The Thames Path Mighty Hike is one of our flatter routes and perfect for all abilities! Starting in the historical market town of Windsor, you’ll walk along excellent riverside trails, towards the pretty town of Cookham.

Highlights

  • Fully supported

    With trek masters, signposted routes, medics, and toilets all along the route, you’ll feel supported every step of the way.

  • Fuelling your adventure

    Regular pit stops with snacks and refreshments, a fresh buffet lunch and a hot meal waiting for you when you finish.

  • Everybody is a winner

    At the finish line you’ll be greeted with cheers, fizz and of course your Mighty medal.

  • Enjoy the moment

    You'll be able to treasure your Mighty Hike memories forever, as all your professional photos are free to download.

  • Not sure where to start?

    Once you sign up, you’ll have access to expert training advice and fundraising tips to smash your £250 target.

Event video

  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams

Teams

Save 50% when you register a team of 5+ people!

It's easy to create a team...

Follow the steps to become a Team Captain when you register. Make sure you have a list of names and email addresses of your fellow team members. Once you have signed up, an email invite will be sent to your team members with a bespoke link for them to fill out their own registration form and join your team.

As Team Captain you will have the option to pay their registration fee, otherwise your team members can pay when they get their invite.

Every time a member of the team completes their registration, you’ll be sent a confirmation email. That way you can monitor who has or has not joined your team.

  • Bag transfer
  • Free parking
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Royal Windsor Racecourse
Maidenhead Road
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 5JJ
UK

Free parking

There's free parking for all hikers at the start line at Windsor Racecourse, SL4 5JJ which can be booked when you register.

Free shuttle bus

Free shuttle buses will run from both finish lines back to the car park in the afternoon.

Kit list

You will need to be prepared for all weather and bring all the essentials needed for the hike. A full kit list is readily available.

Supporters

Your family and friends can meet you at the finish event village to cheer you across the finish line. However, they will not be able to accompany or meet you at any of the pit stops.

Dogs

Unfortunately, no dogs can take part in a Mighty Hike with the exception of assistance dogs. This includes at any of the start and finish venues. 

  • Bring your own cup
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Single use plastics

  • There are refill stations where you can fill your reusable bottle to avoid handing out bottled water
  • Compostable cutlery, plates and cups are used across the start, lunch and pitstops
  • The event day bib is fully recyclable

Recycling

  • A specialist company collects and sorts the rubbish post-event to ensure as much is recycled as possible
  • All Mighty Marshals and other staff are briefed to pick up any rubbish they see along the route on the day
  • There are plenty of bins at each pit stop for participants to use

Energy

  • The power at Mighty Hikes is provided by hybrid generators
  • Energy-efficient LED bulbs are used to light the marquees

Another fantastic Mighty Hike, loved it from start to finish. Kate, Thames Path 2024

Thank you, Macmillan, for how well you organised this event. This was my first time and won’t be my last one, still can’t believe I did 26 miles. Saira, hiker of the Thames Path, 2023

The food was amazing, the toilets all clean, the cups of tea were amazing!! Deanna, Norfolk Coast 2024

I hiked this marathon in memory of my late partner. It was, and will be one of the best things I’ve ever done. Phillipa, Mighty Hiker 2023

hikers
LAURA'S STORY
Just WOW, I have entered quite a few races in my time but doing a Mighty Hike was by far the best organised I have ever been to. Macmillan are an amazing organisation and have been a massive help to me and my family throughout our darkest times, yesterday they did not let us down!
hikers
BERNIE'S STORY
We were amazed by the organisation that goes into Macmillan Mighty Hikes. Everything from the support from the staff on the course to the food and the information you get is outstanding. It's off the scale.

Races at event

  • Sat 26 Jul 2025
  • #1 of 2
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor > Marsh Meadow, Maidenhead

Half Marathon

09:50

Age 14 & over

Sign up £20

Fundraise £250

  • 13 miles hiking + 147.97 m ascent
  • Sat 26 Jul 2025
  • #2 of 2
Royal Windsor Racecourse, Windsor > Mill Meadows, Henley-on-Thames

Marathon

08:10

Age 14 & over

Sign up £25

Fundraise £250

  • 25.4 miles hiking + 292.18 m ascent
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