Thames Bridges Trek 10km

Your challenge, your way

Whether you’re a walker and new to challenge events, an experienced trekker, a marathon enthusiast upping the distance, or a seasoned ultra runner after ITRA points, there’s an Ultra Challenge® for you! Walk, Jog, or Run – as an Individual or a Team, for a charity of your choice or just for you.

On the Full and 1st Half challenges – there’s a new Ultra Trailblazerz® option for ‘rapid runners’, and an Ultra March® option for ‘hasty hikers’, plus a friendly ‘Solo Challenger’ start time to join up with others.

The Thames Path Ultra Challenge ® is fun, safe, and rewarding, with full support all the way, a fantastic riverside route with distance options to suit all, enabling you to push yourself further in some wonderful historic landscape.

Best support & hospitality

This Ultra Challenge® famously lays on the best support and hospitality available on any UK endurance-style event. This enables you to step up and confidently tackle an 'Ultra' distance, with the best chance of success - and to enjoy your challenge!

Overview

Join 100s of walkers and walk 10km across the capital with unrivalled views of the skyline and landmarks. From the Oval Cricket Ground you'll cross Lambeth Bridge, Westminster Bridge, Golden Jubilee Bridges, Waterloo Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Millenium Bridge, Southwark Bridge, London Bridge and Tower Bridge - each with a fascinating story. Beyond the majestic Tower Bridge, it’s a party-style finish line celebration and afternoon picnic in Southwark Park.

Map

Famous Bridges

Lambeth Bridge

It was opened in 1932, the bridge’s paint scheme matches the House of Lords, which is at the southern end of the Palace of Westminster nearest the bridge.

Westminster Bridge

A favourite haunt of tourists the bridge is painted in the colours of the House of Commons. Opened in 1862 it replaced a bridge from the 1750s.

Golden Jubilee (Hungerford)

Opened in 2002 to commemorate 50 years of Queen Elizabeth II’s reign, the builders of this bridge had to be careful to avoid unexploded bombs and the Bakerloo Line.

Waterloo Bridge

The current bridge was opened in 1945. Its predecessor was dismantled and its stone sent around the world. Its name comes from Wellington’s Victory over Napoleon in 1815.

Blackfriars Bridge

The present bridge was built in 1869 to coincide with the rebuilding of the embankment by Sir Joseph Bazalgette. If you look closely you can see the River Fleet emptying under the north end of the bridge.

Millenium Bridge

Opened for the millennium, the bridge still retains the nickname ‘the wobbly bridge’ due to oscillations which have since been fixed.

Southwark Bridge

Featured heavily in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, the bridge was opened in 1921.

London Bridge

The current box girder bridge opened in 1973 and replaced a 19th Century stone bridge which itself replaced the medieval bridge upon which the nursery song is based due to its rickety nature.

Tower Bridge

Built in 1886 as a solution to the demand for river crossings east of London Bridge, the innovative design is able to open for the tall ships which used to be unloaded in central London.

Checkpoints

• Fully signed route
• Medal, t-shirt and glass of fizz

Event HQ

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

We were so impressed how well organised it was. From registration to the finish line everything was amazing - the staff were so lovely and helpful - the catering was outstanding and all the facilities clean and tidy. A huge thank you to you all!!

Such a good feeling crossing that finish line after 100km of walking. I must say a special thanks to the guy doing the massages at the 78km stop at around 5.30am. I may not have made it without his healing hands! Great event, well organised and would recommend that experience to anyone!

Under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

Entry fees