England’s greatest river provides a fantastic backdrop for an unforgettable challenge. Over 3000 adventurers will join the Putney Bridge start, and the full 100km 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. With three quarter, half, quarter distance options also available – plus the separate 25km ‘Thames Bridges Trek’ & ‘The Moonlight 10 Walk’ through Central London as part of the weekend ‘festival’ – there’s a Thames Challenge for everyone!
Good preparation & smart planning are key, and from the moment you sign up you’ll have access to our Challenge App – with training guides, optional training walks, maps, online forums, and the latest news & updates.
Rest Stops every ~12.5 km with ‘major’ ones every ~25 km, and are much more than the shaky gazebo with water that you see on some events. We’ve marquee cover, large medical & welfare tents, catering services, seating areas for recovery, changing rooms, and a friendly welcome!
There’re pink arrows to guide you, distance markers, glow-sticks at night, hazard signs, and a route map in the App. Our ‘Trek Masters’ organise group departures at night so nobody has to walk solo. Our chip timing system enables our Control Room, and your friends / family, to track your progress through the Rest Stops. There’s also the option to hire a ‘GEO TRACKER’ – so they can follow you in real time every step of the way – day & night!
Keeping you well fed & hydrated is key. We pride ourselves on the quantity & quality of our catering, and whichever distance you are on – meals, snacks & drinks are included – so no need to carry much!
We generally have a ~50 km campsite for rest & sleep if you’re on the 2 day ‘Daylight’ 100 km option, or if you finish / start a 50 km ‘half’ Challenge. Book an inclusive package or ‘pitch your own’ – there’re showers and chill out areas.
We’ve experienced Doctors, Paramedics, First Aiders, Podiatrists, and Massage Teams at Rest Stops. There’re ‘Self Help’ areas with blister plasters, talc, Vaseline, and tape if you want to patch your own feet. Our mobile Emergency Medical Teams are only a phone call away, via our 24 hour Control Room
We don’t want you to forget that finish-line moment – our Cheer Squad will ensure you won’t! You’ll get a medal, finisher’s T-shirt, and a glass of fizz, before heading to a finishers meal and a well earned rest. Download your official Challenge certificate when you’re ready.
There’re shuttles to local train stations for onward travel, and most finish lines have parking so supporters can meet you. We’ve bus ‘transfers’ to / back to key venues (eg the start) – and check out the ‘Bookable Extras’ for details of all transport options.
100 km, at your pace, through the day & night if you’re walking.
Fulham > Henley-on-Thames
100 km over 2 days, with optional camping packages at half way – or book a hotel / B&B – and rest!
Day 1 – Fulham > Runnymede
Day 2 – Runnymede > Henley-on-Thames
72 km, at your pace, through the day
Hurst Park > Henley-on-Thames
A scenic & tough ‘half’ Challenge – the best of the Thames Path.
Fulham > Runnymede
Runnymede > Henley-on-Thames
Fulham > Hurst Park
Hurst Park > Runnymede
Runnymede > Cookham
Cookham > Henley
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 UTMB 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. The Thames Path Ultra Challenge is fun, safe, and rewarding – with full support all the way, enabling you to push yourself further in wonderful historic scenery.
… worth £20 – Sign Up by 1st Oct
AND – 15% OFF Registration
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100km prices frozen for the 4th year!
* Excludes Winter, Summer & Halloween Walks +10K’s
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Pay a registration fee & commit to fundraise for a charity of your choice.
The Thames Moonlight 10 Walk is a fun 10km or 10 mile looped route with a start near The Oval in Vauxhall. There’s hot food & drink – ideal for groups & teams.
25 km & zig-zag over 16 historic bridges from Putney Bridge to Tower Bridge through Central London. Great views – perfect for teams of friends & corporate groups.
Take on the Henley 10K with a riverside start / finish. A beautiful route as a walk, jog or run at your pace. Families & teams are welcome + and there’s a BBQ option.
We work with a wide range of fantastic charities, which benefit from the annual £7+ million of Ultra Challenge fundraising. Our Series Partners and Challenge Partners are some of the UK’s major national & regional charities. Choose to fundraise for one of these ‘Official Partners’ – and it’s 50% OFF the normal charity sponsorship Reg Fees. We also have 50 or so ‘Associate Partners’ (with 25% OFF normal charity Reg Fees) AND 300+ other ‘listed’ charities involved that you can choose to support.
175,000 or so adventurers have taken on an Ultra Challenge® so far, and the 16 unique events make up the UK’s biggest & best series of treks & trail runs – which have also raised £50+ million for charities. Whichever challenge you choose, you’ll get full support all the way so you can set a new goal, enjoy the British countryside, and push yourself further on an inspirational event.
There’s one autumn Challenge left – and all 2024 events are open for sign-up.
Lake District Ultra Challenge
8-9 June 2024
100 km loop + Half & Quarter Challenge options & Ambleside 10K
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Isle of Wight Ultra Challenge
5-6 May 2024
106 km ‘Full Island’ Loop + Half & Quarter Island options.
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London 2 Brighton Ultra Challenge
25-26 May 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge distance options
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South Coast Ultra Challenge
7-8 Sept 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options
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Jurassic Coast Ultra Challenge
18-19 May 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options AND Marathon + Double Marathon & Bridport 10K
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Thames Path Ultra Challenge
14 – 15 Sept 2024
100 km + 3/4 + Half & Quarter Challenge options
+ Thames Bridges 25km Trek (Sat – Central London)
+ Friday Moonlight 10K Walk (Central London)
+ The Henley 10K (Sunday)
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South West Coast 50 Ultra Challenge
3 August 2024
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10 km Challenge options
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Peak District Ultra Challenge
6-7 July 2024
100 km Loop + Half & Quarter Challenge options & The Bakewell 10 Mile.
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Cotswold Way Ultra Challenge
22 – 23 June 2024
100 km + Half & Quarter Challenge options.
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Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenge
23 Sept 2023
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10K Challenge options
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North Downs 50 Ultra Challenge
27 July 2024
50 km Loop + 25 km & 10km Challenge options.
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Easter 50 Ultra Challenge
Sat 6 April 2024
50 km 0r 25 km Loops
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London Summer Walk
Sat 24 August 2024
25 KM or 10 KM looped route – Woolwich Start / Finish
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London Winter Walk
27 & 28 Jan 2024
Full Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K options. Start / finish – The Oval Cricket Ground – looped routes
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PAY A REGISTRATION FEE ONLINE & ALSO FUNDRAISE FOR A CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE.
3 OPTIONS - WITH DIFFERENT REG FEES & associated FUNDRAISING TARGETS
Pay a small Reg Fee & fundraise to a minimum target, with at least 50% due 3 weeks prior to the event (Charity pays for your Challenge place).
EG - For 100km £40 Reg Fee & £575 Fundraising
Pay half the event place & also fundraise with a lower target - 50% due 3 weeks prior (Charity covers the balance of your place cost).
EG - For 100km £100 Reg Fee & £300 fundraising
Pay full cost of your event place & also fundraise whatever you can for your Charity. NO targets or deadlines & NO event cost for your Charity!
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