Thames Path Challenge | Full 100km continuous

Solo or with others

Taking on an ultra trek or run is a serious challenge and tough for most people, but also achievable with the right training plan which you'll get access to when you sign up. This challenge is fully supported meaning it's the perfect way to have-a-go at a longer distance.

Charity challenge

Fundraising for a cause close to your heart is part of the challenge and you'll receive a wealth of support, advice and tips from your chosen charity to make sure you smash your fundraising target.

Event HQ

Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
London
Greater London
SW6 6EA
UK

Start this epic challenge in leafy South West London on the River Thames. The route follows the meandering waterway to Hampton Court, onto Runnymede of Magna Carta Fame, and eventually onto Henley-on-Thames – home of the regatta – to a fabulous celebration finish and family BBQ.

The route is relatively flat, along path and terrain which will test your legs, hips and feet – but you will be rewarded with 100km of beautiful scenery and historic villages and towns.

Included before

• Dedicated challenge app to help you prepare
• Challenge manual and event guides
• Training walks and runs
• Kit and equipment lists – discounts and advice
• Preparation videos and pre-event briefing
• Online forums – meet fellow challengers

Included on the challenge

• Rest stops every ~12.5km – covered with seating, toilets & rest areas
• Free food and drinks – catering to all dietary requirements
• First aid support – at stops and en route
• Fully signed route and online maps
• Chip-timing – keeping track of you
• Trek Masters – to help guide you
• Baggage transfer service
• Emergency support and route pick-ups
• Shuttles for retirees to take you forward
• Bookable transfers before and after your challenge
• Medal, t-shirt and glass of fizz at the finish

Every year hundreds of challengers get a discounted charity place in this event and fundraise for charity. While this is hugely beneficial to the charity it gives the participant advantages too, from saving tens of pounds on the registration fee to supporting a cause that is close to your heart and much more.

Benefits of taking part for charity

Committing to raising money for charity gives you motivation to get outside and train, plus all of these extras which will elevate your event experience:

• Fundraising support

  Charities know that raising money is all part of the challenge, which is why they provide advice, branded materials and a personalised online fundraising page to help the donations roll in. Think videos for social media, branded imagery and testimonials from previous participants.

• Training support

  Whether this is your first ultra or your fifth, you'll need to train for it! You'll receive an in-depth training plan with guidance, plus many charities have access to expert coaches and elites too, who can provide exclusive tips for your challenge preparation. Experts include Runningwithus, Full Potential and Olympic champions.

• Branded kit

  When you show up on the day, people need to be able to see clearly that you're supporting a charity. Most charities will give you a branded and personalised t-shirt or vest for the big day, and often a training top too.

• Exclusive social groups

  You won't be the only person taking part for that charity, so it's well worth meeting others through the charity's invite-only social media pages! You can organise to meet up for training days, chat with the charity's expert coaches and share tips and stories with each other to keep the motivation levels high.

Ultra challenges and charity fundraising go hand-in-hand - which charity will you go the distance for?

Entry fees