Half Marathon
Sat 10 Aug 2024 Richmond, UK

Thames Meander Summer | Half Marathon

Stunningly scenic riverside route along the Thames towpath. Flat, fast and very runnable with great runner support. The marathon on the same day was previously rated one of the top 10 UK marathons.

  • Sat 10 Aug 2024
Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts, Richmond

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£43-£45

  • 13.1 miles trail running

Overview

Stunningly scenic riverside races along the Thames Path towpath on an out-and-back route.

runners

All routes are very flat, fast, invitingly 'runnable' and well-marked meaning no navigation required.

The check points are well-stocked and there is excellent support throughout from marshals and medics, with a great atmosphere at the finish line.

Highlights

  • Top 10 UK marathons - Runners World
  • Thames towpath riverside routes
  • Summer endurance challenge
  • All levels of runner - generous cut-offs
  • Support team and marshals
  • Medal and professional photography
  • Top reviews - great experience

This event is part of Thames Meander Summer.

Event video

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Newcomers

Race briefing

There will be a 10 minute Health and Safety briefing that will take place before the start of the half marathon and marathon, so please get to the start in time to attend.

Kit list

Mandatory items:

  • Hydration pack or waist pack - minimum 500ml
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Screen block
     
runner

Road shoes

Road shoes are definitely recommended for this course as 80% of it is run along asphalt paths and the rest on very hard packed dirt trails, so you can easily run this in road shoes or hybrid trail shoes.

  • Toilets
  • Urban

Event HQ

Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts
Meadow Close
Richmond
Greater London
TW10 7AH
UK

  • 1 lap
  • Check points
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • Water stations
  • Way markers

Overview

An out-and-back loop starting at the Petersham and Ham Sea Cadets HQ heading out along the Thames Path to opposite the Barnes Sports Club Check Point 3 (the turnaround point) and back.

Map

map

Surface

The majority of the course 99% is flat. The conditions are weather dependent though it’s mainly a firm running surface. Road shoes are recommended. The turnaround point for the half and marathon at the Isleworth Eyot will also be very well marshalled.

Checkpoints

Please ensure that you move out of the way of fellow runners if you stop to re-fuel to avoid any congestion occurring at the check points and please pay particular attention to marshals on the route, especially at the turnaround point.

  • CP1 Start /Finish Petersham and Ham Sea Scouts HQ, Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 7AH (KLP Medics) 
  • CP2 Kew Gardens Car Park, Ferry Lane, TW9 3AG
  • CP3 Thames Path (opp) Barnes Sports Club, Lonsdale Rd, SW13 9Q
     

Cut off

The time limit for the half marathon course is 6hrs.

Headphones

Runners should use the UKA Approved 'Aftershokz' over-ear bone conducting earphones so you can hear what is going on around you at all times, and to be courteous to fellow runners and all other pedestrians / cyclists using the Thames Towpath. If you run using any form of over or in earphones as per the terms and conditions, you do so at entirely your own liability risk. Please be very mindful of the public using the trails too - if you are caught being rude to anyone you will be disqualified from future events.

  • Bring your own cup

Runners are encouraged to bring a refillable hydration pack or waist pack.

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Included

  • Bespoke Thames Meander race medal
  • OneTime chip timing with results published directly after each event staging
  • KLP Medical Supplies (First Aid Support) throughout the race
  • Well stocked check points supplying High 5 gels / bars, Blue Fuel electrolytes, fruit cordial and water
  • Well-marshaled run-route
runners

Optional extra

  • Photography by Gareth Parker Photography - £10 per photograph
  • Professional Sports Massage Therapy by LA Sports Massage - £12 for 10 mins

Prizes

Winners’ Awards for the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Male / Female runners for each event.

  • Age 17 & over
  • Enter on day
  • Enter online

An absolute stunning location with great facilities to prepare for a marathon. A very well organised event and a very friendly Race Crew. Thank you for a lovely few hours on the Thames. I shall return. Heather

Beautiful views of the River Thames on an easy to navigate, two lap out and back, flat course. Small, friendly event with plenty of encouragement from the other runners at the turn around points. Well stocked, frequent aid stations. Range of participants from first timers to 100 marathon club runners and suitable for all. Fun, well organised events that I will be sure to run again. Jackie

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09:15

Age 17 & over

£28-£30

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08:30

Age 18 & over

£53-£55

  • 26.2 miles trail running
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