Thames Path Challenge

The famous & ever popular Thames Path Challenge provides a wonderful route along England’s greatest river. The route heads upstream to Henley along the famous Towpath. It’s through Richmond, Hampton Court, Runnymede, and Windsor, with some wonderful scenery to a riverside finish line. Walk, jog or run 100km, 50km & 25km options are also available plus the separate 25km ‘Thames Bridges Trek’& ‘The Moonlight 10 Walk ’through Central London as part of the weekend ‘festival.’ Your entry includes a range of free food & drink at regular rest stops, and support from medics, marshals, and massage teams. As you cross the finish line, you’ll get a glass of fizz, a t-shirt, and a special medal to celebrate your achievement.

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For full details of the event, and how to join, head to the Ultra Challenge website where you can also sign up online and then look forward to achieving something special in 2023.

https://www.ultrachallenge.com/thames-path-challenge

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