07:00
Age 14 & over
Sign up £10-£50
Fundraise £100
If you're keen to take on a proper challenge, shape up, re-energise and support an important cause, this challenge will help you go further than ever before - whether you walk, jog or run your way to the finish line.
You'll be supported all the way from the moment you sign up with an event app, online guides, forums and training walks. On the challenge there are safe venues, camping options, fully signed routes, chip timing, marquee rest stops, fantastic food and drink and expert safety, medical and welfare teams to get you over the finish line where you'll receive a huge cheer, medal, glass of fizz, t-shirt, massage, BBQ and more!
Putney to Henley. 100km, at your pace, through the day and night if you’re walking.
Putney - Runnymede - Henley. 100km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way – or book a hotel or B&B – and rest!
Hurst Park to Henley. 72km, at your pace, through the day.
Putney to Runnymede. A scenic and tough ‘half’ Challenge – the best of the Thames Path.
Runnymede to Henley-on-Thames.
Putney to Hampton.
Hampton to Runnymede.
Runnymede to Cookham.
Cookham to Henley.
25km flat route, as it follows the Thames!
Walk through the heart of London as darkness falls.
A fabulous 10km loop from Henley Bridge.
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.
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.
Bishops Park, Fulham
Bishop's Avenue
Fulham
London
Greater London
SW6 6EA
UK
Over 2,000 challengers will take on the main Thames Path Challenge following England’s greatest river – most will walk, many will jog, some will run, and all have a special reason to push themselves.
The full 100km route heads upstream from Putney Bridge past Hampton Court to Runnymede at 50km, then on past wonderful scenery all the way to Henley. A ‘flat’ 100km – but a real challenge!
With three quarter, half, quarter distance options also available – plus the 25km Thames Bridges Trek and The Moonlight 10 Walk through Central London as part of the weekend ‘festival’ – there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
With weekend camping options at basecamp, a bar, BBQ, music and entertainment – there’s going to be a festival feel on this challenge!
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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?
The registration fee and minimum sponsorship amount will vary depending on which charity/distance chosen.
Registration fee
£10.00
Minimum sponsorship
£100.00
Registration fee
£50.00
Minimum sponsorship
£575.00